The Moment of History on Instagram: "On August 8, 2008, the opening ceremony of the 29th Summer Olympic Games was held at the National Stadium (Bird’s Nest) in Beijing, the capital of China. The Beijing Olympic opening ceremony lasted for three and a half hours, officially starting at 8 o’clock in the evening, and finally conducting the final torch lighting ceremony at 11:30pm (Beijing Time). The entire opening ceremony can be summarised as nine major highlights, namely the drum formation, airbo

@eduardluliclips on Instagram: "The 2008 Beijing Olympic opening ceremony — still remembered as one of the most breathtaking spectacles ever staged. 🏮✨ Directed by Zhang Yimou, it combined precision, art, and technology to showcase China’s rich culture and modern progress. Over 15,000 performers moved in perfect harmony across a four-hour performance, featuring synchronized drumming, dazzling fireworks, and an enormous LED scroll that came alive with light and movement. 🎇 The ceremony symboliz