Last night, Beijing welcomed the world as it opened the games of the 29th Olympiad. It did so with an Opening Ceremony more ambitious and spectacular in scope than any in recent memory. It is fair to say that no one who tuned in last night knew what to expect. It is also fair to say that everyone was awed by what they saw. The ceremony would reach back into China’s rich history and then, in the second part, create a picture of modern China. Read more about Olympics 2008: Opening Ceremonies Observations …
Month: August 2008
The Olympic Games Begin in Beijing
Tonight, the Games of the 29th Olympiad open in Beijing, China. For the next 17 days, China will play host to the best athletes the World has to offer. Sporadic Olympic updates will appear over the course of the games. The Opening…
