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杨澜英语演讲视频 Yang Lan 1 Mr. President, Ladies and Gentlemen, Good afternoon! Before I introduce our cultural programs, I want to tell you one thing first about008. You’re going to have a great time in Beijing. Many people are fascinated by Chinas sport legends. For example, back to Song Dynasty, which was the 11th century, people in our country started to play a game called Cuju, which is regarded as the origin of ancient football. The game was so popular that women were also participating. So now you will probably understand why our women?s football team is so well today. There are a lot more wonderful and exciting things waiting for you in New Beijing, a modern metropolis with,000 years of cultural treasures woven into the urban tapestry. Along with the iconic imagery of the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven and the Great Wall, the city also offers an endless mixture of theatres, museums, discos, all kinds of restaurants and shopping malls, which will amaze and delight you. But beyond all of that, this is a city of millions of friendly people who love to meet people from around the world. They believe that if the00Olympics is held in Beijing, it will help to enhance the harmony between our culture and the diverse cultures of the world. And I guarantee, their gratitude will pour out in open expressions of affection for you and the great movement that you guide. Within our cultural programs, education and communication will receive the highest priority. We seek to create an intellectual and sporting legacy by broadening the understanding of the Olympic ideals throughout the country. Cultural events will unfold each year from00to008. We will stage multi-disciplined cultural programs, including concerts, exhibitions, art competitions, and camps, which will involve young people from around the world. During the Olympics, these activities will also be held in the Olympic Village, and in the city, for the benefit of the athletes. Our ceremo