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Beijing 2008 Olympic Opening Ceremony (2008)

Original title: 2008年第29届北京奥运会开幕式

2008-08-08 · 4h 0m · ZH
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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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Zhang YimouDirector
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$100M

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Hu JintaoHu JintaoSelfBarbara BushBarbara BushSelfHenry KissingerHenry KissingerSelfGeorge H. W. BushGeorge H. W. BushSelfLaura BushLaura BushSelfGeorge W. BushGeorge W. BushSelfShimon PeresShimon PeresSelfShimon PeresShimon PeresSelfAnne, Princess RoyalAnne, Princess RoyalSelfJiang ZeminJiang ZeminSelfLee Myung-bakLee Myung-bakSelfKobe BryantKobe BryantSelf

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Olympic gamesCeremonyBeijing, chinaOpening ceremony

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Frequently asked questions about Beijing 2008 Olympic Opening Ceremony

What is Beijing 2008 Olympic Opening Ceremony about?

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.

How long is Beijing 2008 Olympic Opening Ceremony?

Beijing 2008 Olympic Opening Ceremony has a runtime of 240 minutes.