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Opening ceremony of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games
Agencies
Updated: 2008-08-08 21:07
Artists perform during the opening ceremony of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games at the National Stadium, also known as the "Bird's Nest", on August 8, 2008. The three-hour show at Beijing's iconic "Bird's Nest" national stadium was set to see more than 15,000 performers showcase the nation's ancient history and its rise as a modern power. [Agencies]
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