The Games of the XXIX Olympiad
Beijing, China
2008
2008
Olympic Ceremony Records
italics indicate records at the time
italics indicate records at the time
- First Olympic Ceremonies to Use LED Projection Floor
- First Stadium Specifically Designed to Host a Ceremony Performance
- First Cauldron Lit by Suspended Torchbearer
- Most Nations Participating (204) - previous Athens 2004 (201)
- Most Olympic Events (302) - previous Athens (301)
- Most Athletes Participating (11,028) - previous Sydney 2000 (10,651)
Olympic Torch Relay Records
italics indicate records at the time
- Most Torchbearers - 21,880 (previous Atlanta 1996 - 13,267)
- Longest Torch Relay - 137,000km (previous Athens 2004 - 132,129km)
- First Torch to Summit Mt. Everest
Opening Ceremony
Beijing National Stadium "Bird's Nest" (91,000)
August 8, 2008
August 8, 2008
Complete Video
(Viewer's Guide below in Ceremony Highlights)Video may take some time to load depending on connection
If video doesn't load, click here
Opening Ceremony Highlights
Beijing offered the Olympic Ceremony on the grandest scale. Of course, many enjoy debating the importance of the event itself, however as it is commented in the video, Beijing produced the ceremony to an intricate level of near perfection, involving incredibly difficult coordinated stunts, and did so without any financial inhibition. Beijing created an amazing display with deep homage to its artistic culture and certainly is popularly rewarded as "the greatest ceremony in history". It however should not be confused with its importance to the Olympic Ceremony history. Beijing's influence is still yet to be seen, but surely it will live as one of the greatest spectacles in human history.
- Welcome
- Drumming Sequence
- Countdown with drums
- Footprint firework sequence
- Olympic Rings formed
- National Anthem
- "Scroll" - artistic performance of mural art using large LED screen
- "Writing" - artistic performance of a human powered movable type press
- "Opera" - marionette performance of Peking opera
- "Silk Road" - artistic performance of the maritime silk road with boats and costumed dancers; projected sea waves on the film awning above the stadium seats
- "Music" - palace created honoring the classic paintings of China
- "Starlight" - showcase of modern Chinese art; dancers form Bird's Nest, dove
- "Nature" - martial art display honoring nature
- "Dream" - Theme Song for the Beijing Games "You and Me"
- Parade of Nations
- Chinese President declares the games open
- Olympic Flag enters the stadium and is raised to the Olympic Hymn
- Torch enters stadium; Cauldron lit by Li Ning (Olympic Gymnast - 3 gold, 2 silver, 1 bronze in 1984)
Photos
![]() |
Gold Medal from the 2008 Olympics in Beijing |
![]() |
Olympic Torch from the 2008 Olympics in Beijing |
![]() |
Official Poster of the 2008 Olympics in Beijing |
![]() |
2008 Olympic Cauldron in Beijing |
![]() |
Opening Ceremony of the 2008 Olympics in Beijing |
![]() |
Opening Ceremony of the 2008 Olympics in Beijing |
Opening Ceremony of the 2008 Olympics in Beijing |
![]() |
Opening Ceremony of the 2008 Olympics in Beijing |
![]() |
Opening Ceremony of the 2008 Olympics in Beijing |
![]() |
Opening Ceremony of the 2008 Olympics in Beijing |
1896 1900 1904 Intercalated 1908 1912 1916 1920 1924 1928 1932 1936 1940 1944 1948 1952
1956 Equestrian 1960 1964 1968 1972 1976 1980 1984 1988 1992 1996 2000 2004 2008 2012 2016
1924 1928 1932 1936 1940 1944 1948 1952 1956 1960 1964 1968 1972 1976 1980 1984 1988 1992 1994 1998 2002 2006 2010 20141980 1984 1988 1992 1994 1998 2002 2006
2010 2014 2018
1956 Equestrian 1960 1964 1968 1972 1976 1980 1984 1988 1992 1996 2000 2004 2008 2012 2016
1924 1928 1932 1936 1940 1944 1948 1952 1956 1960 1964 1968 1972 1976 1980 1984 1988 1992 1994 1998 2002 2006 2010 20141980 1984 1988 1992 1994 1998 2002 2006
2010 2014 2018


nice
ReplyDeleteAustralia was great place for olympics in terms of infrastructure, safety and security.
ReplyDeleteAustralia was great place for olympics in terms of infrastructure, safety and security.
ReplyDeleteBest opening ceremony of the modern era.
ReplyDeleteGuaranteed #1 Search Engine Ranking Supreme Free Viral Traffic Join Now Get Millions Of Hits Free To Your Site/Blog!
ReplyDeletePornKings Adult Shopping Backlinks-Shopping Mega Store Legendary Stars As Stormy Daniels,Shawna Edwards,Jenna Jamison-New Adult Stars Movies,Adult Toys,Enhancers,Merchandise-More !
Hits Express Rotator System Do You Need Visitors to Your Website or Affiliate Program? If your looking to gain more visitors to your website Hits Express is your answer. With our program your site is being shown to people all over the world 24/7 365 days a year!
Payserve Euro Live MYSEX GIRLS KITTEN/CamsGlobal Networks Portals!
FreeLinkExchanges Be Seen In 12 Nations 312 Sites Over 30 Millions Viewers Monthly Buy Featured Link Now With 150 Search Engines Crawling The Network!
New-Legendary Pornstars Famed Digital Gamma #1 4K HD Networks!
How do I get guaranteed traffic? When someone signs up from your site, they must first click on your classified ad which will open a new window leading to your main website. They will have to wait a few seconds for the code to appear on a separate frame at the top of the screen reach millions free now!
Blast Your Ad to Over 23,000 Opt-in Prospects at ShowMyLinks Submit Your Solo Email Ad to All Showmylinks Members GET YOUR TEXT LINK ADs LISTED 100% FREE FOR LIFE PLUS EARN MONEY TO YOUR PAYPAL!!
Adult Store Empires Backlinks Resources Search Engine XXX!
GET YOUR OWN MONEY-MAKING AD BOARD -- Integrating Text ad, Banner Ad and Email Ad into one Portal Make Money Fast With Your Paypal Reach Million Dollars In A Year Fast !
Artikel yang sangat menarik. Ayo segera daftarkan dirimu, hanya di Carikiu. Agen DominoQQ terbaik dan terpercaya di Indonesia. Hanya dengan minimal deposit sebesar Rp 25.000, sudah bisa memainkan game-game yang terdapat di dalam Carikiu.
ReplyDeleteBanyak games menarik yang bisa dimainkan setiap harinya, diantara lain;
-Poker Online
-Domino QQ
-Bandar Q
-Bandar Poker
-Capsa Susun
-Adu Q
-Sakong Online
-Bandar66
Kami juga memiliki promo menarik lainnya yang tentu saja hanya di Carikiu. Ayo buruan daftar dan menang Jackpot.
Artikel yang sangat menarik. Ayo segera daftarkan dirimu, hanya di Carikiu. Agen DominoQQ terbaik dan terpercaya di Indonesia. Hanya dengan minimal deposit sebesar Rp 25.000, sudah bisa memainkan game-game yang terdapat di dalam Carikiu.
ReplyDeleteBanyak games menarik yang bisa dimainkan setiap harinya, diantara lain;
-Poker Online
-Domino QQ
-Bandar Q
-Bandar Poker
-Capsa Susun
-Adu Q
-Sakong Online
-Bandar66
Kami juga memiliki promo menarik lainnya yang tentu saja hanya di Carikiu. Ayo buruan daftar dan menang Jackpot.
Artikel yang sangat menarik. Ayo segera daftarkan dirimu, hanya di Carikiu. Agen DominoQQ terbaik dan terpercaya di Indonesia. Hanya dengan minimal deposit sebesar Rp 25.000, sudah bisa memainkan game-game yang terdapat di dalam Carikiu.
ReplyDeleteBanyak games menarik yang bisa dimainkan setiap harinya, diantara lain;
-Poker Online
-Domino QQ
-Bandar Q
-Bandar Poker
-Capsa Susun
-Adu Q
-Sakong Online
-Bandar66
Kami juga memiliki promo menarik lainnya yang tentu saja hanya di Carikiu. Ayo buruan daftar dan menang Jackpot.
Artikel yang sangat menarik. Ayo segera daftarkan dirimu, hanya di Carikiu. Agen DominoQQ terbaik dan terpercaya di Indonesia. Hanya dengan minimal deposit sebesar Rp 25.000, sudah bisa memainkan game-game yang terdapat di dalam Carikiu.
ReplyDeleteBanyak games menarik yang bisa dimainkan setiap harinya, diantara lain;
-Poker Online
-Domino QQ
-Bandar Q
-Bandar Poker
-Capsa Susun
-Adu Q
-Sakong Online
-Bandar66
Kami juga memiliki promo menarik lainnya yang tentu saja hanya di Carikiu. Ayo buruan daftar dan menang Jackpot.
Artikel yang sangat menarik. Ayo segera daftarkan dirimu, hanya di Carikiu. Agen DominoQQ terbaik dan terpercaya di Indonesia. Hanya dengan minimal deposit sebesar Rp 25.000, sudah bisa memainkan game-game yang terdapat di dalam Carikiu.
ReplyDeleteBanyak games menarik yang bisa dimainkan setiap harinya, diantara lain;
-Poker Online
-Domino QQ
-Bandar Q
-Bandar Poker
-Capsa Susun
-Adu Q
-Sakong Online
-Bandar66
Kami juga memiliki promo menarik lainnya yang tentu saja hanya di Carikiu. Ayo buruan daftar dan menang Jackpot.
Artikel Yang Sangat Bagus Gan --'
ReplyDeleteMohon Izin Comment Ya, Gan ^_^
BANDAR TOGEL
Togel Singapura
Prediksi Togel Singapura
Agen Togel Singapura
Play And Get Win!!!
ReplyDeleteSahabatQQ
Agen Domino99
Situs Slot Online http://134.209.104.46/
ReplyDeleteis this in english
ReplyDeleteWas this the last time an athlete and judges oath was taken?
ReplyDeleteAlso thank god this has the full parade of nations, all the other ones only show Greece, then skip to the USA, Uruguay, Yugoslavia, Zaire, Zimbabwe, Zambia and the Host nation.
ReplyDelete