Wow! The 2008 Beijing Olympics was simply awesome. I guess it was a night of superlatives. Wish I was there and see everything live, but I just had to content myself with watching it on TV. Arguably the best of all opening ceremonies, it was a visual treat. Two thumbs up to China for treating us to a spectacular show.
A total of 14,000 performers took part in front of 91,000 spectators and a potential TV audience of billions. I think I pity the organizers for the next Olympics in 2012.
The ceremony was really colorful, imaginative and full of splendor. What I am really impressed with was the fusion of traditional art/culture with modern techniques in lighting, stage, production and the effect was astounding in its scale and beauty.
Here’s some photos of the opening ceremony..
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Check out this video of some of the fireworks during the opening. I’m saying “some” coz the opening ceremony used about 30, 000 fireworks so this hardly covers it but is worth watching! Watch here.
my favorite part was the formation of the bird. it was awesome (awesome is an understatement,btw). it was so beautiful i almost cried!
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i have always admired the high level of discipline of the Chinese people.i loved the human formation…fantabulous! galing nila, talagang pinaghandaan…
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have you heard that the opening of the 2008 Beijing Olympics was fake? I mean some of the pyrotechnics were fake and the little girl who sang was lip syncing.
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hi zriz, i read about it and i’ve actually done some hopping to confirm it. according to some sites, some pyrotechnics were faked because of potential dangers in filming the display live from a helicopter.
nonetheless, it was a fantastic show much more than we all would have expected.
this was the best opening ceremony ive ever seen, usually its too long and you cant wait or it to be over, but i couldnt wait for the next sequence. great job 2008!! Go USA!