China : Beijing set for Olympic dress rehearsal in July
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Mariana [2011-05-20]
Although the 2008 Beijing Olympics will be celebrated from August 8 to August 24, 2008, at the National Stadium is suppose to have its complete dress rehearsal on July 10.
The Beijing Olympic slogan, One World, One Dream, wants the world to unite in the Olympic spirit.
According to Wang Ning, Deputy Director of Beijing Organizing Committee, who's also in charge of the opening and closing ceremonies, the rehearsals for opening event will commence on March 1. The organizing committee wants to put up a remarkable show with all the pomp and glory.
Beijing intends to make the three hours show the best opening ceremony ever. Making it an unforgettable experience for the visitors from all over the world. Hollywood director Steven Spielberg, Australian Ric Birch and Frenchman Yves Pepin have been requested by the organizing committee to be creative consultants for the opening ceremony.