Beijing 2008 Olympics begin with Dancing Beijing emblem
The 2008 Summer Games open August 8 in Beijing and close August 24. Beijing uses the Dancing Beijing emblem with Jing as its mascot. The Fuwa mascots Beibei Jingjing Huanhuan Yingying Nini symbolize peace, friendship, and colors linked to the Olympic rings.
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Bird's Nest to Host Opening and Closing Ceremonies
The National Stadium nicknamed the Bird's Nest will host the opening and closing ceremonies and track and field events. It sits on the Olympic Green along with many venues. The Olympic Village for athletes lies nearby for about two weeks.
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Opening Ceremony Highlights for Beijing 2008 Olympics
The opening ceremonies start at 8 08 08 p m Beijing time on Aug 8 2008 with hundreds of performers and a secret program. Greece enters first followed by nations in alphabetical order and the host nation last. The Beijing motto is One World One. Past notes recall Athens 2004 and the cauldron needle lit by Nikolaos Kaklamanakis. Two soccer matches open the Games on Aug 6 and 7.
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Lighting the Olympic Flame in Beijing Torch Relay
The 2008 Beijing Olympic torch was lit in Olympia Greece, birthplace of the games, and will travel about 85,000 miles before entering the Beijing National Stadium to light the cauldron. The Mini Page thanks Sandrine Tonge and Committee for help with this issue.
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Torch History and 2008 Olympics Highlights
Overview of the Olympic torch relay origins at Olympia and its modern uses. Notes on the 2008 Games broadcast plans, time differences, and the closing ceremony date with 302 new gold medalists. Lists upcoming host cities for 2010 and 2012 and staff credits.
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