Beijing 2000 and eight featuring a whopping 15,000 performers.
The Beijing opening ceremony was a triumphant feet of planning
and execution. Directed by jang Imo, a chinese
filmmaker known for movies like raise the red lantern.
The artistic section of the ceremony was divided into two
parts brilliant civilization and glorious era. They told the
story of china's rich history as well as depicting a
vision for peace and harmony worldwide. Beginning with the
beating of bronze fao drums, the show depicted aspects
of chinese history and culture, including scroll painting,
terracotta soldiers, the Silk Road and chinese opera.
The four hour ceremony cost approximately a massive$100 million
2nd to none.