Beijing Holds Olympic Opening Ceremony Friday


Chinese President Hu Jintao (R) and International Olympic Committee President Jacques Rogge (L) attend the opening ceremony of Beijing Olympic Games in Beijing, China, Aug. 8, 2008.

 

China's national flag was prepared to be raised at the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympic Games held in the National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest, in north Beijing, China. [Photo: Xinhua]

Photo taken on Aug. 8, 2008 shows the fireworks of the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympic Games held in the National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest, in north Beijing, China.

The Olympic rings are lifted during the opening ceremony for the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Beijing, Friday, Aug. 8, 2008.

 

Performers take part in the act performance during the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympic Games, in the National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest in Beijing on Friday, Aug. 8, 2008.

Performers take part in the act performance during the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympic Games, in the National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest in Beijing on Friday, Aug. 8, 2008.