The Athens Olympic Games' opening ceremony was a magnificent picture embracing 3,000 years Greek history and culture, and modern technology. That's what the organizers of the 2008 Beijing Olympics are hoping for in their opening and closing ceremonies.
Organizers of the Beijing Games began searching for proposals and plans that will mark a truly memorable beginning and end to the event. Both ceremonies are traditionally among the most focused parts of the Games and seen as a major criteria of each city's success.
"We welcome all talented individuals and organizations to come up with proposals for splendid opening and closing ceremonies," said Jiang Xiaoyu, vice-president of the Beijing Organizing Committee (BOCOG).
BOCOG will form a panel to make the final decision. Anyone interested in taking part in the historic event is welcome; but foreign individuals and organizations are required to team up with Chinese citizens or organizations to participate.
Potential candidates may download the requirements for proposals from the BOCOG official website: www.beijing2008.com and should deliver their proposals no later than 4pm (Beijing time) on July 31, 2005. The final decision is expected to be made no later than May, 2007. |
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