Section I ONE WORLD ONE DREAM中国文化概论英文版本教学课件.ppt

The Olympic Emblem Venue Venue: National Stadium; Location: Olympic Green; Total land surface: 258,000 sq m; Permanent Seats: 80,000; Temporary Seats: 11,000; Competitions: Athletics, Football ONE WORLD ONE DREAM Beijing’s bid Beijing bid for the 2000 Olympic Games in 1991. However, for some reasons and the obstructions from some countries, Sydney in Australia gained only more than two votes than China and won the bid finally. China lost the bid, but its participation made the world get a further understanding of China and also helped China to know the world The first failure of the bid didnt reduce the Chinese peoples eager of hosting the Games. In 1999, due to the reason of last failure and sufficient preparation this time, Chinese Olympic Games Committee agreed on Beijings request of hosting the 2008 Olympic Games. The mayor of Beijing himself sent the application to the headquarters of the International Olympic Committee in Lausanne, Switzerland. On July 13, 2001, in the 112th plenary meeting of International Olympic Committee, Beijing won the bid overwhelmingly and became the hosting country of the 2008 Olympic Games. The Olympic dream of thousands of millions of people came true at last. The Beijing 2008 Olympic Games emblem Chinese Seal, Dancing Beijing is filled with Beijings hospitality and hopes, and carries the citys commitment to the world. Milestone Dancing Beijing is a milestone of the Olympics. It serves as a classic chapter of the Olympic epic inscribed by the spirit of the Chinese nation, calligraphed by the deeper import of the ancient civilization, and molded by the character of Cathays descendents. It is concise yet deep inside, bringing forth the citys gradual changes and development. It appears dignified yet bears a tune of romance, reflecting the nations thoughts and emotions. Commitment Dancing Beijing is a Chinese Seal. It is engraved with commitment made to the Olympic Movement by a country that has 56 ethnic groups and a popul