Beijing Olympics 2008 Opening Ceremony

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:event
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Lang_Lang
gptkbp:art_style gptkb:theatre
gptkb:lighthouse
gptkb:museum
Music composition
Costume design
gptkbp:attendance 91,000
gptkbp:broadcasts 4 billion viewers
gptkbp:choreography Over 2,000 performers
gptkbp:cultural_impact Global recognition of Chinese culture
gptkbp:cultural_representation gptkb:philosopher
Chinese art
Chinese history
Chinese traditions
Chinese innovations
gptkbp:date August 8, 2008
gptkbp:director gptkb:Zhang_Yimou
gptkbp:duration 4 hours
gptkbp:highlights The Great Wall performance
gptkbp:historical_significance First Olympics held in China
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Beijing Olympics 2008 Opening Ceremony
gptkbp:involved_countries 204
gptkbp:language gptkb:award
gptkb:theatre
Dance performances
Traditional music
Martial arts
gptkbp:legacy Showcased China's development
Improved international relations
Increased tourism in China
gptkbp:length gptkb:battle
gptkbp:location gptkb:Beijing,_China
gptkbp:mascot gptkb:Beibei
gptkb:Huanhuan
gptkb:Jingjing
gptkb:Yingying
gptkb:Fuwa
gptkbp:media_coverage Extensive international coverage
gptkbp:notable_appearance Numerous international dignitaries
gptkbp:notable_for Li Ning lighting the Olympic cauldron
gptkbp:notable_performance 15,000
gptkbp:number_of_locations gptkb:1,000
gptkbp:number_of_teams gptkb:28
gptkbp:opening_ceremony $100 million
August 24, 2008
gptkbp:performed_by gptkb:Li_Ning
gptkbp:public_speaking President Hu Jintao
gptkbp:significance Showcased Chinese culture
gptkbp:symbolism Unity and peace
gptkbp:theme gptkb:One_World,_One_Dream