Can watch short video about 15 mins of Beijing Olympics Opening ceremony and other news here:
Official song and MV You and Me (Liu Huan and Sarah Brightman)
http://uk.youtube.com/beijing2008
http://www.olympic.org/uk/index_uk.asp
Official website: http://en.beijing2008.cn/en.shtml
Jacques Rogge, President, International Olympic Committee
“That was spectacular. Tonight, the world was able to join in a magnificent tribute to the athletes and the Olympic spirit. It was an unforgettable and moving ceremony that celebrated the imagination, originality and energy of the Beijing Games.”
“We saw 204 national delegations march into the beautiful new National Stadium in the age-old tradition of the Games. Millions of people around the world were able to experience the thrill of seeing their heroes in a sea of team colours and national flags.”
“We witnessed athletes from these 204 countries and territories united in peace in one place. And for the next 16 days, they will be a part of one of the most thrilling competitions in history. As an Olympian, I can tell you that they will carry this memory with them forever. ”
“This iconic stadium is one of the world’s new wonders. It was a fitting setting for an amazing Opening Ceremony, I look forward to an equally exciting and unforgettable 16 days.”
Read full story here: http://www.olympic.org/uk/news/olympic_news/full_story_uk.asp?id=2703
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