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Beijing 2008 Olympic Opening Ceremony (2008)

Beijing 2008 Olympic Opening Ceremony (2008)

Documentary

One World One Dream

Release Date: 2008, August 8
Directors: Zhang Yimou
Countries: China
Production: OBS - Olympic Broadcasting Services, China Central Television 中央电视台 (CCTV), IOC - International Olympic Commitee
Cast: George H. W. Bush, George W. Bush, Kobe Bryant, Laura Bush, Henry Kissinger, Thomas Bach, Anne, Princess Royal, Lee Myung-bak, Barbara Bush, Shimon Peres, Yao Ming, Hu Jintao

Overview:

The 2008 Summer Olympics opening ceremony was held at the Beijing National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest. It began at 8:00 p.m. China Standard Time (UTC+8) on August 8, 2008, as 8 is considered to be a lucky number in Chinese culture. Featuring more than 15,000 performers, the ceremony lasted over four hours and cost over $100 million USD to produce.

Keywords:

beijing, china olympic games ceremony opening ceremony