Beijing Olympics Opening Ceremony Protests

OLYPlusSelectPlusSportsOpening Ceremony Kicks Off OlympicsOpening Ceremony Kicks Off OlympicsThe Associated PressOnce-reclusive China commandeered the world stage Friday, celebrating its first-time role as Olympic host with a stunning display of pageantry and pyrotechnics to open the Summer Games. (Aug. 8)[Notes:ANCHOR VOICE] [Notes:man with novelty 08-08-2008 glasses]This man's novelty glasses say it all - at 8:08 on 8-8-08 the opening ceremony kicked off for the Beijing Olympics. [Notes:Olympic scenes] The number is considered lucky by the Chinese - and the Asian nation is proudly set to show off to the world. [Notes:couple with Chinese and US flag and tickets in hand]It's typical for tickets to the ceremony to go quickly, lucky ticket holders proudly show off their passes before heading inside for the festivities. [Notes:performers head in - FROM GVW] The ceremony has been a well-guarded secret, but some of the performers headed into the Olympic Stadium offer a sneak peak. [Notes:Stadium wide shot - other scenes]The stadium is called the Bird's Nest because of its shape. It's one of the many sights around Beijing put in place for the games.And then there are the tourists - from all over the world. Kirk Patrick traveled from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania to see the sights.SOT: Kirk Patrick, Tourist from Harrisburg, PA: "We've been planning to be here for several years, and it's just exciting to be in Beijing, and to meet the people and see the games. And we're very excited." [Notes:night shots] As night fell, fireworks lit up the sky outside the stadium where the ceremony will be held, where colored lights shone brightly over Beijing.The pomp and circumstances kick off the Games of the 29th Olympiad - which last until the 24th. ___ ___, The Associated Press

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[QinYeqiang]

hi,we chinese are all fond of the churches which are legal!for me,i also like the religious curlture.

dont you think it's funny that anyone could promote churches in a country?it will be a mass!

[IMIMjnfjsk]

Na, man that stuff is true 100% its not western media telling lies because one of the detainees are from the U.S. and would probably be shipped out of the country.

[QinYeqiang]

may i ask you form where do you learn this matter?

you know there are so many untruthful news reports! especially in west countries.

[IMIMjnfjsk]

That's cool. But a bishop got detained 2 days ago by government officials because he was trying to promote Roman Catholic churches, ????Whats up with that China?????

[QinYeqiang]

thanks for your reply~~~

but i dont quite agree with the fewer churches the fewer religious freedom!

and also even in my little town there are two large churches!

[IMIMjnfjsk]

Our troops are withdrawing as of now, thank you very much. and go at Russia, they invaded Georgia for no reason and you want to go at the U.S X_X

[putianren]

Holy mackerel, "Out of Iraq in no time"

What a bloody joke!! unless you meant in a body bag !!!

Mark my words, the USA marines will be there for a very very long haul.

As a chinese n on behalf of all chinese, my greatest sympathy & condolences to all the next-of-kins of those that returns in a body' bag.

US of A needs a change of Foriegn Policy & most of all a change of President. And not a cowboy with a six shooter.

[GivesYouWings]

Enjoying life over there in Hong Kong ElaineCheung?

[NauticalFILMS]

China is doing their best to free tibet. It's totally impossible. Maybe someday they will have freedom or turn into tibet as capitalism...

[IMIMjnfjsk]

As soon as we get the security agreement done with iraq then we are out of there in no time. =)