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The Olympic Games were first held in 776 BC and were later closed down by the Roman emperor Theodosius I. Later the first modern Olympic games were held in Athens in April 1896 and since then there is nothing stopping them. Lots of countries like Paris, Berlin, Moscow, Sydney and many more have played host to the Olympics.
The 2008 Summer Olympics will be celebrated from August 8, 2008, to August 24, 2008.The Beijing National Stadium will play host to the opening ceremony. The International Olympic Committee held an extensive meticulous ballot on July 13, 2001, and it was after that, that Beijing was awarded the Olympic games.
The opening ceremony consists of traditional elements and artistic display of dance and theatre which represent the host nation. The first event to take place is the hosting of the country's flag and presentation of its national anthem. After that there is a parade of the nations in which all the athletes who are participants march in the stadium. Usually, Greece marches in first as it was here that Olympics originated, and the nation playing host that is Beijing would march in last. All the other nations would march between the two nations that is Greece and Beijing.
Beijing's top artists and engineers and the participants of the cultural programmes are working very hard to make this an unforgettable event. Beijing has its main elements all set. The mascots, the torch, the medals and the theme slogan.
Beijing has Fuwa which mean 'good-luck' dolls as their mascots for the Olympic games. The Fuwa takes inspiration from the five Olympic rings and carries a message of friendship, peace and good wishes to all the children in the world. It embodies the natural characteristics of China's most popular animals- the Fish, the Panda, the Tibetan antelope, the Swallow and the Olympic Flame. The Chinese use signs and symbols to spread good wishes. This is more of an ancient culture that they still imbibe by. The Fuwa carries the invitation of Beijing Olympic Games 2008 to every part of the world to spread prosperity, happiness, health and luck. It is the Olympic spirit that unites the whole world in peace and friendship. The mascot represents the cultural heritage of the nation it belongs to.
Then we have the theme slogan of the Olympic Games; "One World One Dream". The slogan expresses the soul and the values of the Olympic spirit which are- Unity, Harmony, Friendship and Progress. The most interesting part of the Beijing Olympics is the emblem. It is a dancing Chinese Seal with a calliagraphic word for "jing"-the national capital. The "seal" has its arms wide open as it invites the world to the Olympics to celebrate peace and friendship.
Another very important element of The 2008 Beijing Olympics are the Medals. The inspiration for its design is taken from China's ancient jade piece "bi" which is inscribed with dragon pattern. The medal is symbolic of nobleness and personifies honor and ethics. It is made up of gold and jade. These medals will be awarded to the sportsmen who are best in their respective fields of sports.
A lot of partcipation in lots of events is going to take place. There will be events like fencing, rowing, sailing, hockey, handball and many more. There are a total of 302 events out of which 165 will be men's events and 127 women's events. Each sport icon is very tastefully designed and is called the 'beauty of seal characters'.
The Olympic Games are now divided into summer and winter sporting events. They are each held every four years (an Olympiad). They were held in the same year till 1992. Since then, they have been separated two years apart.
Kundan Singh writes many sports and travel articles for leading travel site travour.com. Get all information about 2008 Beijing Olympics, Olympics 2008 Beijing tours, world travel guide, tourist destinations, honeymoon hotels, attractions, famous tourist places, hotels in las Vegas, hotels in Chicago and more through the web pages of travour.com.
China - From the Land of Bicycles to the Fastest Growing Economy
China is a country that has a long history. Say China and the first thing that comes to your mind is the Great Wall which can be seen even from the moon! But there is a lot more to see and do in the People's Republic of China.
To begin with, it is the third largest country in the world and apparently it is slightly larger than the United States of America. Currently the country occupies about 9,596, 960 sq km in area. Being the largest country in Asia in area and population, China has one of the oldest civilizations in the world. Mandarin, the original language of China is one of the oldest in the world too. China has also advanced technologically and economically over the years. Culturally, the whole of East Asia has adopted Chinese culture, religion and similar writing methods.
Sounds interesting? Yes, it surely does but before you make the trip to china you need to know more about the climate and the places to visit here. Travelling in china is relatively easy. The country is very tourist friendly and the government firmly believes in the ‘harmony' policy for its citizens and the foreign tourists visiting the country.
As a tourist you will be well looked after. You can visit China throughout the summer season as the winters in parts of China can be really cold. The climate in Beijing is often compared to Washington DC. But if one wants to go mountain climbing then a proper research on the climate needs to be done.
And now coming to the places one must visit, there is a lot to see and do. You cannot miss out on the following:
Beijing: It is one place which is a must see. It is here that one will get the flavour of the country's politics and culture intermingled with the now modern city. Beijing is always brimming with activities. The best places to visit here are the Tiananmen Square, the Great Wall, Ming Tomb, Summer Palace, Lama Temple and the Capital Museum. Another reason not to miss out on Beijing is that it is one of the six oldest cities in the country and likewise, in the world. You can stay at the Orange hotel or Michael's House Hotel while you are here.
Shanghai: This is also one of the ancient cities. It is also the largest one which is divided into two: Puxi and Pudong. You must see the Shanghai Bund, the Jade Buddha temple; Shanghai Yuyuan Garden, and the Shanghai Museum amongst the many. Pudong Shangri-La and St. Regis, Shanghai are good options for accommodations.
Guilin: It is located by the banks of the Li River and is known for its scenic locations. The landscape is flanked by mountains and rock climbing zones, crystal clear water bodies and caves. Here you have the opportunity to visit the Chinese tribes of Hui, Yao and Zhuang etc. You must visit the reed flute cave, the elephant trunk hill, the seven star parks and the famed Guilin Folded brocade hill. Eva Inn is a famous place to stay in here.
If you do visit the Yangtze River, you must go cruising on the river. The ferry across the river is said to be one of the most romantic things you can do on this trip. It is apparently a long ride on the river spanning 6300 km and is shorter only to Amazon and the Nile.
Lhasa Tibet: This is the closest you can come to heaven when you do visit Tibet. Nestled in between the Himalayas, it is a civilization far removed from the hustle bustle of our daily lives. Lhasa is the cultural and the political capital of Tibet. Here you must see the Potala palace, Drepung and Sera Monasteries and the Jokhang Temple. The house of Shambala and Thangka Hotel are good places.
While in Tibet, make it a point to visit Shigatse, as it is the second biggest city in Tibet.
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Ryan Fyfe is the owner of http://www.total-china.info/ - an information resource for all things related to China including articles, news, movies and more.
From a muddy riverbed, the stones that are more valuable than gold
AS LONG as anyone can remember, the muddy river that flows through the oasis city of Khotan in China's mainly Muslim province of Xinjiang has yielded creamy white stones,
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