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Dancing Beijing, the emblem for the 2008 Olympics was disclosed in August 2003 amidst a big crowd in a ceremony at Qi Nian Dian - the Hall of Prayer for Good harvests in Beijing's Temple of Heaven. The emblem combines elements of traditional Chinese society - a red seal and a calligraphic word for jing ("national capital") with athletic features.
According to the International Olympic Committee, the emblem is the first of the modern Olympics to use red as the dominant color, an important color for the Chinese people through its history. The open arms of the calligraphic word symbolize the invitation of China to the world to share in its culture. The new emblem certainly transmits the overwhelming beauty and power of the country embodied in its heritage and the people.
Dancing Beijing is the journey to the future. As the emblem for China's journey toward the 2008 Olympic Games, Dancing Beijing reveals the heart of an ancient culture embracing the modern world, the spirit of a people moving toward a new destiny. Dancing Beijing captures the soul of a city in transformation, a nation on the move. Its motion conveys a message of hope, an invitation to joy and a promise of unity. Dancing Beijing is the seal of the nation. The Chinese seal has remained the standard of commitment in Chinese culture for thousands of years, serving as a signature and personal pledge. It is of promise rooted in honor and trust, character and truth.
Dancing Beijing is the signature of the city. For over 5,000 years, the ancient Chinese art form of calligraphy has expressed the grace and character of the Chinese people, the charm and beauty of its traditions. Inspired by the ancient figure for Beijing, the new image of China's Olympic quest turns the city into a dancing athlete, beckoning a cultural exchange between East and West. In the graceful sweep of the calligrapher's hand, the image of a New Beijing is born.
Dancing Beijing is the color of China. Red is the most significant color in Chinese culture - the most enchanting. The depth of its meaning equals the depth of its beauty. Red breathes life into Dancing Beijing. Its energy is unceasing. It is celebration, luck and new beginnings.
It is the spirit of the individual. It is the symbol for very Olympian, every performer, every volunteer and every spectator - everyone who will dance at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. In its magical mix of sport and culture, Dancing Beijing celebrates the athletes' effort and the artists' vision. Arms flung wide, Dancing Beijing invites the world to share in the city's history, its beauty, its energy, its future.
Dancing Beijing is the form of the dragon - just as the dragon's sinuous curves and dynamic nature reflect the ancient beauty and majesty of Chinese culture. In its fluid arcs, Dancing Beijing binds the past to the future, the power to the promise and the art to the athletes. The fire and light of a people, the boundless spirit of a nation are wrapped in its curves.
Dancing Beijing is an invitation - a hand extended to welcome the world to China for a celebration destined to unite humanity as never before. For the world's most populous nation, the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games are the ultimate gesture of friendship, a global expression of hope that the community of nations will dance with Beijing and join its dream of a world united in peace through sport.
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