Beijing welcomes world to 2008 Olympic GamesPhoto: Fireworks go off after the torch
Fireworks go off after the torch is lit during the Opening Ceremony for the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics at the National Stadium on August 8, 2008 in Beijing, China.
Photo: The Olympic rings are pictured 
The Olympic rings are pictured during the Opening Ceremony for the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics at the National Stadium on August 8, 2008 in Beijing, China.
Fireworks explode over the National Stadium 
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Photo: Women in Tang dynasty costume
Tang dynasty dancers perform at the Opening Ceremony of the Beijing Olympic Games held at the National Stadium in Beijing, China.
Photo: An artist performs during the Opening Ceremony 
An artist performs during the Opening Ceremony for the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics at the National Stadium on August 8, 2008 in Beijing, China.
Photo: Artists perform during the art performance
Artists perform during the art performance of the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympic Games, titled "Beautiful Olympics", in the National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest, in north Beijing, China, Aug. 8, 2008.
Photo: A dancer performs during the Opening Ceremony
A dancer performs during the Opening Ceremony for the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics at the National Stadium on August 8, 2008 in Beijing, China.
Photo: A general view is seen
A general view is seen during the Opening Ceremony for the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games at the National Stadium on August 8, 2008 in Beijing, China.
Photo: Taiji performance of the opening ceremony 
Photo taken on Aug. 8, 2008 shows the art performance of the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympic Games, titled "Beautiful Olympics", in the National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest, in north Beijing, China.