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Beijing Summer Games Tickets The 2008 Summer Games will be held in Beijing in the People's Republic of China from August 8, 2008 to August 24, 2008, with the opening ceremony to take place at 8 p.m. on August 8, 2008. The date 08-08-08 was chosen to represent the significance of the number 8, which is associated with prosperity in Chinese culture. Some events like the Beach Volleyball, Sailing and Open Waters Swimming will be held in the coastal city of Qingdao. Get your ticket request in now for your Summer Games 2008 Beijing Tickets! Our service, selection and competitive pricing are certain to impress you! Showtime Ticket Services has supplied preferred seating and difficult to obtain tickets for all Sports, Theater and Concert Events Worldwide for over 20 years. Beijing Summer Games tickets contined		Feed Tell a Friend

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The 2008 Summer Games emblem entitled "Dancing Beijing" was unveiled in August 2003 in a ceremony attended by 2,008 people at Qi Nian Dian the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests in Beijing's Temple of Heaven. The emblem combines elements of traditional Chinese society a red seal and a calligraphic word for jing ("national capital") with athletic features. The emblem is the first of the modern Winter or Summer Games to use red as the dominant colour, an important colour for the Chinese people throughout its history. The open arms of the calligraphic word symbolizes the invitation of China to the world to share in its culture.

Rogge delivered an address at the unveiling ceremony saying, "Your new emblem immediately conveys the awesome beauty and power of China which are embodied in your heritage and your people". Rogge continued, "In this emblem, I saw the promise and potential of a New Beijing and a Great (Summer Games). This is a milestone in the history of your (Summer Games) quest. As this new emblem becomes known around the world and as it takes its place at the center of your Games, we are confident that it will achieve the stature of one of the best and most meaningful symbols in (Summer Games') history."