

Beijing 2008 Olympic Opening Ceremony
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2008-08-08 • 4h 0m
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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.
- Directors
- Zhang Yimou

Beijing 2008 Olympic Opening Ceremony
Visit website2008-08-08 • 4h 0m
7.9/10 • 33
One World One Dream
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.
- Directors
- Zhang Yimou
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Henry Kissinger
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Barbara Bush
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Anne, Princess Royal
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Lee Myung-bak
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