Schedule of the Beijing Summer Games, 2008: The 2008 Summer Olympics are officially known as the Games of the XXIX Olympiad . The Summer Games will be held in Beijing, the capital city of the People's Republic of China in the year 2008. The Games are scheduled to be held from 8 th August to 24 th August in the Beijing National Stadium.
Symbols of the Beijing Summer Games: An emblem entitled “Dancing Beijing” and three more symbols have been selected for the coming Beijing Summer Games in 2008 . The three other symbols are Beijing Summer Games Cultural Festival Symbol, the Environmental Symbol of Beijing Summer Games-‘Green Olympics' and Volunteers Symbol of Beijing Summer Games . The Beijing Summer Games organization committee has also released a set of symbols representing each of the sports for the 2008 Games .
The Emblem of the Beijing Summer Games: The official emblem of the Beijing Summer Games, 2008 is called “ Dancing Beijing ”. The emblem depicts a traditional red Chinese seal above the words “ Beijing 2008 ”and the Olympic rings . ? (jing)- this Chinese character is inscribed on the seal in a stylized calligraphic manner, in the form of a dancing figure . The curves in the figure symbolize the body of a wriggling Chinese dragon . The open arms in the figure symbolize China 's invitation to the world to share its culture. The dominating red color of the Dancing Beijing signifies good luck . In a ceremony at the Hall of Prayer for good Harvests in Beijing's Temple of Heaven , the emblem was unveiled in August, 2003 in presence of 2008 people . Dancing Beijing is the symbol of the Beijing 2008 Summer Games . Dancing Beijing symbolizes China's journey to the future , China's promise to hold the best ever Summer Games and the image of New Beijing . In the red color it symbolizes the depth of China's beauty . Dancing Beijing also symbolizes the spirit of the individual - every performer, spectator, volunteer who will be a part of the Beijing Summer Games . The boundless spirit of the Chinese dragon is wrapped in the curves of the figure of the Dancing Beijing . Dancing Beijing symbolizes invitation—open hands are extended to welcome the world to China to celebrate the Summer Games .
Other Symbols of the Beijing Summer Games: The other symbols of the Beijing Summer Games are Beijing Summer Games Cultural Festival Symbol, the Environmental Symbol of Beijing Summer Games-‘Green Olympics' and Volunteers Symbol of Beijing Summer Games .
- Beijing Summer Games Cultural Festival symbol: A human being and a lantern are depicted in the Beijing Summer Games cultural Festival Symbol . The figure is made in such a manner that the man and the lantern seem to dance with joy . Lanterns , a part of any traditional festival in china symbolizes reunion . Beijing is being decorated with lanterns to celebrate its reunion with people from all over the world.
- The Environmental Symbol of Beijing Summer Games-‘Green Olympics': The logo of the Environmental Symbol of Beijing Summer Games-‘Green Olympics' consists of the crown of a tree and the shape of a human being . The symbol has been created using calligraphy . The image represents human relationship with nature . The green lines forming the crown of the tree resemble a fully bloomed flower , which suggests the development in nature . The Environmental Symbol of Beijing Summer Games was released on 24 th September, 2005 , in Beijing Youth Palace.
Volunteers Symbol of Beijing Summer Games: Volunteers Symbol of Beijing Summer Games consists of shape of heart and dancing human figures . The shape of heart is made with interweaved hearts , which signifies that the joint effort of all the volunteers, athletes and the Olympic family will add glory to the Olympic Movement . The image of dancing human symbolizes dedicated volunteers .
