Beijing 2008 Olympic Opening Ceremony
Beijing 2008 Olympic Opening Ceremony

Beijing 2008 Olympic Opening Ceremony

7.9

4 hr 0 min

2008-08-08

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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.

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Hu Jintao

Hu Jintao

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Henry Kissinger

Henry Kissinger

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Barbara Bush

Barbara Bush

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George H. W. Bush

George H. W. Bush

Self

George W. Bush

George W. Bush

Self

Laura Bush

Laura Bush

Self

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