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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.
Details
Release Date
August 8, 2008
Runtime
4h 0m
Original Title
2008年第29届北京奥运会开幕式
Status
Released
Languages
Mandarin, English
Countries
External Resources
Posters (7)
Backdrops (5)
