On July 13, 2001, China`s capital was awarded the right to host the 2008 Olympic Games in Moscow. People will remember this historic moment and a new page will be written in the Olympic history. The celebration extended to all the Chinese who live abroad, uniting them with their homeland Through the Games, China and the world will be bound closer together than ever. Looking ahead to 2008, it is clear that the opportunities are vast. These days, some 80,000 people of Chinese heritage live in London. Due to rising house prices in the central areas, and simply for a better standard of life, many have relocated ? some to areas like Barnet and Colindale, and others, ironically, back to the East End. As a result of the latter, Mayor Ken Livingstone has announced plans for the development of a Chinese cultural and business quarter in the Thames Gateway area: Visit Beijing Olympics Guide for more information.
National Stadium; Location:Olympic Green; Total land surface (10,000 sq. m.): 25.8; Seats: 91,000; Functions during the Games: Athletics, Football; Post-Games use: The Stadium is to stage sports events at national and international levels, as well as cultural and entertaining activities ... more
Beijing Torch Relay - 1 Year countdown!
Press Announcement: Paralympic torch relay route announced at one-year countdown. The China Millennium Monument in Beijing was surrounded by colorful flags and bright lights Thursday night. Over 5,000 people from Beijing and throughout the world jointly celebrated the one-year countdown to the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games. ... more
FU WA
The Fu Wa are more than just cute toys, in fact they are overflowing with symbolism.They are meant to represent four of China’s most popular animals – the fish, panda, the tibetan antelope and the swallow - as well as the Olympic Flame.
If that’s not enough, their head dresses also ... more
Spielberg joins Olympics Designers
Steven Spielberg will join filmmaker Zhang Yimou in designing the opening and closing ceremonies for the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Zhang, whose films include Hero and House of Flying Daggers, was named to lead a team that includes Spielberg. "I`ve promised not to direct any films in the next two years ... more
Capital Indoor Stadium
National Indoor Stadium Location: Olympic Green Total land surface (10,000 sq. m.): 8.09 Functions during the Games: Artistic Gymnastics, Trampolines, and Handball; Post-Games use: The venue, one of the best sports facilities in Beijing, can be used for sports competition, cultural and entertaining purposes, and will serve as a multi-functional ... more
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