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Chapter 271 Olympic Opening Ceremony
Then, they waited for the opening ceremony and attended various activities during this time,
"Have friends come from afar"

The Olympic Games came to China for the first time in history. Since the Han and Tang Dynasties, the Chinese people, who have been accustomed to openness, warmly welcome guests and friends from all over the world in a way with rich Chinese cultural connotations.
The 29th Olympic Games opened in Beijing on August 8. 8 people were present, 9 billion people in China and 11 billion people around the world watched the opening ceremony on TV. This Olympic Games set a record for the highest ratings in human history.

At the Bird's Nest National Stadium in Beijing, countless foreigners experienced the most epochal cultural baptism in their lives, and it was here that they witnessed an unforgettable artistic enjoyment.

While they were chatting, the performance of the opening ceremony was coming to an end, and then it was time for the athletes to enter the arena, and everyone who was still chatting quickly returned to their respective positions.

The magnificent performance at the opening ceremony just now still remains in the minds of athletes from all over the world. When they came out, some people exclaimed from time to time.Afterwards, the British, German, Japanese, Korean and other foreign media gave very positive comments on the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympic Games, calling it a masterpiece of artistic beauty and the epitome of Chinese culture.

The Yonhap News Agency reported that Zhang Yimou, a famous Chinese director, made myths come true at the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympic Games, which realized the Chinese people’s century-old dream, and perfectly presented a "full feast of Man and Han" for the world's 65 billion people.Bright colors, strong contrasts, beautiful images, and avant-garde attempts to combine real objects and special effects show a magnificent historical picture, and the thousands of years of history are created by human hands.

The BBC reported that the opening ceremony was "grand and spectacular".The BOCOG promised a grand opening ceremony and so far it appears to have been delivered.

Japan's Kyodo News reported: This is the third time in Asia to host the Summer Olympics.With a population of 13 billion, China is the most populous country in the world.This time China held high the slogan "One World, One Dream".More than 80 heads of state attended the opening ceremony, the most in the history of the Olympic Games, including Japanese Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda and others.The grand cultural performance shows the long history of China, and a huge "earth" will be raised at the end to emphasize the theme of the conference.

A commentator on French National Television said: This wonderful opening ceremony is the result of more than three years of careful preparation by the Chinese. Although this "Bird's Nest" was designed by foreigners, the performance at the opening ceremony is [-]% Chinese.He admired the long history of China and the profoundness of Chinese culture.In addition to TV media, French mainstream paper media such as Le Figaro, Le Monde and L'Equipe also quickly reported the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympic Games on their websites.Agence France-Presse commented that the Beijing Olympic Games kicked off, the opening ceremony was very spectacular, and the fireworks lit up the entire Beijing night sky.From ancient dynasties to modern great powers, the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympic Games depicted a rich and colorful history of China.

The United States "World Journal" published an editorial on August 8, saying: The Beijing Olympics is an opportunity for the soft power of the whole of China and the entire Chinese nation to have a concentrated expression.Marketing China's image with the Olympic Games is exactly the radiation effect of hosting the Olympic Games.

On the 8th, the "Berlin Morning Post" published a night scene photo of the "Bird's Nest", the main venue of the Beijing Olympic Games, on the front page. The accompanying article wrote in both Chinese and German: "Welcome to Beijing."

Russian state television broadcast the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympic Games live.The commentators at the scene praised: "The opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympic Games is an epic display of the civilization of the Chinese nation. This is unique to China and cannot be copied."

German TV 8 broadcasted the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympic Games live on the 9th.TV One said in relevant comments that this was an Olympic opening ceremony that was "exquisitely conceived, impeccably performed, and impressively performed", and what slid past the eyes of more than [-] spectators in the "Bird's Nest" was China's thousands of years of history.With gorgeous and colorful patterns, numerous symbolic meanings and happy smiles on people's faces, the Beijing Olympic Organizing Committee has worked hard to present a series of moving pictures to the global audience.

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is the exclusive broadcaster of the Olympic and Paralympic Games in the United Kingdom and has the UK broadcast rights for the Olympic Games on TV, radio, online and mobile phones.TV One, HD Channel, and Eurosport, which belong to the broadcasting company, all broadcast the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympic Games live.The host Hugh Edwards commented during the live broadcast of the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympic Games that the opening ceremony fully demonstrated the self-confidence of the Chinese people.The host of Eurosport said that the scale of the Beijing Olympic Games is beyond any imagination. It is simple, extraordinary and amazing.

The opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympic Games was broadcast live by French state-run TV 2, and the commentators of the TV station were very familiar with Chinese culture.When scenes such as the Four Great Inventions and the Silk Road appeared, the narrator introduced the relevant history in detail.When the scene of ancient people reading bamboo slips was shown at the opening ceremony, the narrator simultaneously introduced the origin and function of bamboo slips, and said that Confucius’ Confucianism and thoughts were passed down through bamboo slips.

On the 8th, Swedish TV broadcast the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympic Games in its entirety. Commentators praised the opening ceremony for its antique flavor and grandeur.In addition, Swedish Television also commented on its website, saying that the opening ceremony reflected the theme of "harmony" from colors, lighting, dances to large-scale performances, especially the large-scale group performances that gave people an extraordinary visual impact.

The Spanish national TV station started the countdown to the opening of the Beijing Olympic Games early in the morning on the 8th, and broadcast the live broadcast of the opening ceremony.The host of the TV station praised the wonderful scene of the opening ceremony, which perfectly combined the traditional Chinese culture and the style of modern China, and presented it to audiences all over the world.

The narrator of Portuguese National Television Channel [-] commented in the broadcast program of the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympic Games that the Chinese told the world their long history and traditional culture in a unique way through the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympic Games.

When broadcasting the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympic Games, the commentator of the Bulgarian National Television said that the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympic Games was "perfect" and "impeccable" and showed Chinese history and culture very well.The narrator also commented that the telecast of the opening ceremony was unparalleled.

The Russian State TV station broadcast the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympic Games and gave a positive evaluation. It believes that the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games reflects the great changes and great achievements that China has made in the past 30 years of reform and opening up. The Chinese people have become rich not only in material life, but also in spiritual life.

NHK TV commented during the broadcast that the performances at the opening ceremony had strong Chinese characteristics, such as Beijing opera, marionettes and other programs, the performances were spectacular and imposing, combining tradition and modernity.The host gave sincere praise for the wonderful performance from time to time.

New Zealand TV [-] broadcast the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympic Games live to TV audiences in New Zealand and the South Pacific island countries.The narrator said, "Today is the greatest day in the history of the Chinese people." The opening ceremony was quite successful and exciting.The narrator also specifically pointed out that when the Chinese athletes entered the arena, Yao Ming, the flag bearer of the Chinese delegation and a famous basketball player, and Lin Hao, a second-grade student from Yuzixi Primary School in Yingxiu Town, Wenchuan County, Sichuan Province, were at the forefront of the team. "This is a very touching scene."

Vietnam Central Television broadcast the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympic Games live on the evening of the 8th. The narrator commented that the opening ceremony was full of surprises.The strong Chinese symbols in the performance at the opening ceremony were recognized one by one by the Vietnamese narrator, who explained the history and culture of Confucius, the four great inventions, calligraphy, and the Silk Road.The narrator also specifically mentioned that the theme song of the Olympic Games "You and Me" jointly performed by Liu Huan and Sarah Brightman touched people's hearts and demonstrated the spirit of harmony.

Several TV stations in Pakistan broadcast the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympic Games live on the evening of the 8th, saying that "the well-prepared opening ceremony left a deep impression on people."Pakistan Dawn News TV specially invited people from sports circles to interpret the opening ceremony on the spot, and said that the Beijing Olympic Games is a good opportunity for China to show its own culture and national image to the world. The opening ceremony is very distinctive and impressive.

On the morning of the 8th local time, Uruguay's Monte Carlo TV station began live broadcasting the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympic Games.TV reporter Mario Ubedi said in a live report sent back from the "Bird's Nest" in Beijing that the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympic Games was so exciting and magnificent that it was "unbelievable".The performance of the opening ceremony conveyed a harmonious and peaceful atmosphere, which is the embodiment of the Olympic spirit.

Côte d'Ivoire National Television broadcast the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympic Games in its entirety on the 8th.The host said that hosting the Olympic Games is the dream of all 13 billion Chinese people, and this dream has finally come true today, and the Chinese people are very happy about it.He wished the Beijing Olympics a complete success and wished all athletes good results.

Television stations in Finland, South Korea, the Czech Republic, Albania, Indonesia, Kuwait, Qatar, India, Romania, Canada, Cambodia, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Cote d'Ivoire and other countries also broadcast live the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympic Games.

At this moment, the eyes of the whole world focused on China for the first time in a real sense, and people unanimously exclaimed. As a Chinese, Li Yuxin was also very proud. Although he was wearing the uniform of the US team, it did not affect his pride as a Chinese in the slightest.

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