That theme is especially important to China longing for a country united and properous. I wish them success. They certainly have proven to the world to be willing to step into the spot light, accept criticism and strive to be a country determined to provide 'a dream come true' to every participant with openness and fairness. China and its people deserves a round of applause for the diligence and dedication to come so far in achieving a goal many thought unobtainable for them. The Chinese are great people.
The Olympic rings are lit during the opening ceremony of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games in Beijing on August 8, 2008. [Agencies]
General view shows Chinese flag bearer Yao Ming (R) leads his country's delegation next to nine-year-old Lin Hao during the opening ceremony of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games in Beijing on August 8, 2008.The three-hour show at Beijing's iconic "Bird's Nest" national stadium is set to see more than 15,000 performers showcase the nation's ancient history and its development. [Agencies]
The real VIPs.
The athletes.
The Chinese delegation was impressive and widely representative of their people.
Brazilian President Luiz Lula da Silva waves to the Brazilian delegation during the opening ceremony of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games in Beijing on August 8, 2008. [Agencies]
Brazil hopes to join the G8 in the future.
There were leaders from many countries both big and small. There are a record number of countries attending this year and China welcomed them with spectular fireworks never before witnessed.
The people of China worked long and hard to bring the world the Olympics this year and have opened previously closed areas of the city of Beijing. The people of China have every reason to celebrate this event as a historic event in the annals of the Olympic games.
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Fireworks light up the National Stadium in Beijing during the opening ceremony of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games on August 8, 2008. [Agencies]
A young man waves a national flag of China as dozens of residents of Beijing await for the start of the opening ceremony of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games in front of a large screen in the Chinese capital's central shopping district of Wangfujing on August 8, 2008. [Agencies]
