Mr. President, Ladies and Gentlemen,Good afternoon! Mr. President, ladies and gentlemen, good afternoon!

Before I introduce our cultural programs, only tell you one thing first about 2008. You're going to have a great time in Beijing.

Will have a great time in Beijing.

Many people are fascinated by Chins's sport legends in the history. For example, back to Song Dynasty, which was the 11th century, people in our country started to play a game called Cuju, which is regarded as the origin of ancient football. The game

was so popular that women were also participating. Now, you would probably understand why our women's football team does so well today. Many people are interested in sports legends in Chinese history.

For example, as early as the Song Dynasty, around the 11th century, people began to play a game called Cuju, which is regarded as the ancient origin of football.

The game was very popular and women also participated.

Now you'll understand why our women's soccer team is so great.

There are a lot more wonderful and exciting events waiting for you in the New Beijing, a modern metropolis with 3,000 years of cultural treasures woven into the urban tapestry. Along with the iconic imagery of the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven and the Great Wall

, the city also offers an endless mixture of theatres, museums, discos, all kinds of restaurants and shopping malls which will amaze and delight you. There are many more exciting things waiting for you.

In New Beijing, a vibrant modern metropolis with 3,000 years of cultural treasures intertwined in the city is unfolding for you, accompanied by the symbolic images of the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven, and the Great Wall. This city has a variety of cinemas, museums, dance halls,

Various restaurants and shopping malls are here to surprise and excite you.

But beyond all that, this is a city of millions of friendly people who love to meet people from around the world. They believe if the 2008 Olympics is held in Beijing, it will help to enhance the harmony between our culture and diverse cultures of the

world. And gurantee their gratitude will pour out in open expressions of affection for you and the great Movement that you guide. But beyond that, it is a city loved by millions and caters to people from all over the world.