Beijing 2008 Emblem

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  • The Beijing 2008 Emblem, designed for the 2008 Olympics is called Dancing Beijing. It was unveiled in August, 2008 at a ceremony of over 2800 people. The emblem is a combination of many traditional Chinese symbols.
  • Fast Facts:

    1. Unveiled in August, 2008
    2. Originally scheduled for release in May, 2003 but was postponed due to the SARS epidemic
    3. Red color is the traditional color of China
    4. The emblem is a reference to the character "Jing" meaning "Capital"
    5. The emblem's figure is posed in a position reminiscent of traditional calligraphic symbols for athletics
    6. The figure's open arms symbolize China's invitation to the world
    7. Jacques Rogge, president of the IOC praised the emblem
    8. Some disputes over the various patents associate with the emblem occurred in 2003

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