The Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games opened last Saturady (Sept 6) and will run till September 17. Didn't manage to catch the opening ceremony live; I don't think it's shown on my local channels... had to catch the clips from Youtube instead. I am not sure … [Read more...] about Beijing Paralympic Games is ON
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Beijing Olympics roundup (5)
Some random news about the Beijing Olympics… Liu Yan the injured dancer 26-year-old Liu Yan, a renowned Chinese classical dancers, was supposed to be one of the stars at the Olympics opening cerremony... but lady luck was not on her side, as she was … [Read more...] about Beijing Olympics roundup (5)
Beijing Olympics opening ceremony – my thoughts
So, what do you think about the opening ceremony of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on Friday night? It's a decent show for me; not great, but nice. The ceremony started off well. The fou (the drum like instrument) performance managed to draw the crowds' … [Read more...] about Beijing Olympics opening ceremony – my thoughts
Beijing Olympics roundup (2)
A few more hours to go before the opening ceremony of Beijing Olympics. Some random news and information about Olympics and happenings in Beijing… 2008-08-08 8.08pm The number '8' is seen as a symbol of prosperity for Chinese. The Beijing organisers are … [Read more...] about Beijing Olympics roundup (2)