This set the standard for all future opening ceremonies. So far, no country has even been close to meeting the bar China has set in terms of scale and production quality.
As a student volunteer, i had the honor to participate all the process of Beijing 2008 Olympic. I was there for the opening ceremony, and my classmates and I were so moved that we cried together. I was in charge of traffic control at the basketball arena throughout the basketball game and got to meet all the big international players in person. Looking back on it all now, I am so blessed.
Through their dedication, through their planing, They show us the greatest Olympic ceremony man who ever seen. And thrust me no one can defeat that record in the future. Congrats from Sri Lanka.
Thinking it was all computerized....we recall being STUNNED when they revealed there were humans in those boxes. Jaw dropping moment. Will never forget that.
Bravo to the performers! It was incredible! To do it inside those boxes was hard enough but during Beijing’s hot summer! Speechless! My favorite part of the opening for sure!
I recall watching this with my dad, we were trying to figure out how it was done until the reveal at the end, truly amazing, will never forget that moment.
I would just like to say, at 2:32 there is an extra block on the left that wasn’t supposed to rise raised up in an accident. And there is a beautiful story behind it. There are hundreds of thousands of movements that is unique for each block out of like a few hundred blocks. And the person controlling that block had the block broken. A screw came loose and in an interview after, he said he used his pinky to replace the screw and it bled through the rest of the performance. He claimed he did it for the country and he continued on for the rest couple thousand movements. Although a mistake, a mistake that will be hovered. And a few more notes to tell everyone: the people controlling the blocks are *SOLDIERS*. Yes, you read that right. They are the only people who have the courage to perform in font of the entire world. Also, these soldiers were wearing adult diapers since they were kept under the stage 3 HOURS before the start of the opening ceremony and lasted another 2 hours under the stage while the performance was happening. They were wearing headphones to keep on track with their movements and with half a year practicing with headphones, a lot of them got problems with their ears. Thank you to Yimou Zhang 张艺谋 for arranging the show and to everyone who participated in the 2008 Beijing Olympics❤🇨🇳
hosts glad u know the ‘harmony’ word , but the character is not only for us Chinese but more importantly, to the rest of world especially some war-like countries...such as ....
Just sharing, from the 3rd min onwards, the commentators didnt get it, the performers are trying to present how the chinese word Harmony evolves over time through generations, which has a strong meaning, but instead, the commentator simply said this word appears a few times, they fail to see the difference in writing haha
Let's look forward to the 2021 Chengdu universiade ceremonies, 2022 hangzhou asian games ceremonies and lastly the big boss 2022 beijing winter olympics ceremonies~ these ceremonies can surely top this one~
@@dragondescendant1 Beijing literally means "North capital", And Beiping(where the word Peiking original from) literally means "pacified the North". They we're both used in the past, When Beijing is not capital, it called Beiping, When it is capital it called Beijing. The Peiking translation came to exist During dearly 1900s, which Nanjing (literally means "South capital') was capital, that's why it called Beiping that time. However during The qing dynasty, which before ROC, it was used a capital, then it called Beijing. Both Beiping and Nanjing are mispronounced By foreigner as "Peiking" and "Nanking" and wrote in their geography books. So Beijing is a name according to the function of the city. Because it is using as state capital, it should called Beijing not Beiping, and let's through the mispronounced work "peiking" out of the window.
Yup, their documentary show one the team members say it is impossible for 6k ppl to do that. Then they went to MIT to simulate each movement wanted in 3d and record down
my theory for this is that each one of them had a phone or visual tablet which displayed instructions for their specific block, basically a digital display with humans as the actuators.
same character, different time from the oldest to the current 和 edit: well, not exactly the "oldest" oldest though, pretty sure it was much different 5000 years ago
You might be talking about the characters on each box. Yes, they are different. The announcers were talking the big character formed by the high/low level of the boxes. That was Harmony for all the three times. Hope this clarify your confusion.
плачу каждый раз от счастья. уговариваю себя, что это солдатики замученные и испуганные, крестьянские дети,что их жестоко дрючили год. а слезы текут - и все тут. какая красота
Athens was the best. They totally revolutionized the way opening ceremonies are designed. Can’t beat the huge artificial lake, the large floating 3D sculptures, the holograms etc. Absolutely ahead of it’s time
Granted this is impressive, but consider this. Where in the U.S. would you have found 810 people to endlessly rehearse and then participate in it? How many would have been to and on time every rehearsal? Stayed to the end every time? Been able to take off from work months on end? Then how many "understudies" would you have to have to cover 810 people. Same with the drummers. Likely many performers were common to many or the different shows but that only increases the need for strict control of the performers and the government subsidizing them and their families in the run up to and during the Olympics. Such a thing is only possible in a totalitarian socialist or communist nation. I feel safe in speculating no one refused to participate when offered the "honor" or asked to drop out once included.
Yes. Exactly. Paid by the communist government to display their "strength". Also, the athletes are paid to perform for their country. (Russia, China, all communist countries pay them. ) Not in USA. That's what makes it more special when a free-nation wins the gold or medals.
When you can't do it, you can slander it in any way, especially by attacking the political system of this country. The pattern is more liberal, and everyone marvels at the greatness of the Egyptian pyramids, but will you struggle with what kind of political system it is?
The most amazing show ever produced by humans. This was out of this World Amazing.
This amazing show cost 100 Million US Dollars. Absolutely worth it!
This set the standard for all future opening ceremonies. So far, no country has even been close to meeting the bar China has set in terms of scale and production quality.
they all look so happy to participate in this ceremony, it’s really touching. they are proud of their work and their country
Welcome to china
I’ve been disappointed watching every opening ceremony since this one lol
I am looking forward to Japan opening ceremony
Exactly!!!
See this is why ever country should be a dictatorship that kills it's citizens if the screw up the Olympic Opening Ceremony for lack of national pride
@@DakotaWolf666 silence furry
@Angarag Batzul you came back here right after the ceremony? hahahaha same here
2008 is the best Olympic opening
Periodt!
Yea gotta agree
Yess
The only word for this opening ceremony is magnificent. Just the most visually stunning opening ceremony ever. Nothing comes close to it.
Unbelievable opening
thanks~
As a student volunteer, i had the honor to participate all the process of Beijing 2008 Olympic. I was there for the opening ceremony, and my classmates and I were so moved that we cried together. I was in charge of traffic control at the basketball arena throughout the basketball game and got to meet all the big international players in person. Looking back on it all now, I am so blessed.
公大的
@@ZONTA-LEE 公大是哪
五棵松志愿者！幸会！我当时也是的
我是看完2021东京开幕式后来洗眼睛的
😂😂
Through their dedication, through their planing, They show us the greatest Olympic ceremony man who ever seen. And thrust me no one can defeat that record in the future. Congrats from Sri Lanka.
Thinking it was all computerized....we recall being STUNNED when they revealed there were humans in those boxes. Jaw dropping moment. Will never forget that.
Especially under the summer heat!
Along with Athens, the most spectacular, artistic & meaningful opening ceremony to date!
You serious? Comparing Athens to China, especially their opening, c'mon get outta here
Jaw dropping understatement...I got chills
Bravo to the performers! It was incredible! To do it inside those boxes was hard enough but during Beijing’s hot summer! Speechless! My favorite part of the opening for sure!
This made my childhood. That brings me so good memories!
I recall watching this with my dad, we were trying to figure out how it was done until the reveal at the end, truly amazing, will never forget that moment.
The Best of the Best.
The best ever. This is the bar!
Best opening ceremony ever
*Athens 2004 pukes*
Good opening, but I would not say best "ever".
best ever !! precise and discipline 👍🏻
Kudos to the NBC commentators very providing an informative and authentic narrative. The visuals are spellbinding!!
2019. Cada vez que lo veo me emociono. Que disciplina. La música espectacular.
This is a real master class...still the best
I thought it was done on a digital platform but it is unbelievable ....Only china can do it
I agree with you
As a Chinese, I am stunned, I don't know how much effort they have put into it
Only China huh?
@@jonathandeutsch4010 I mean yes
@@giorgiochen7810 did you have to leave China to answer?
That was literally jaw dropping, as in my jaw actually dropped while watching this life. 😯
Translation of performers’ words: people from all over the world are all my brothers
As part Greek My people and I give the utmost respect for China!.Absolutely breathtaking.
now every time I see a machine in China, I'm questioning if there is a man sitting inside it.
After 12 years and look back this ceremony performance. This is so wow and the meaning of peace they bring is touching.
A-M-A--Z-I-N-G
had to come here after Tokyo to wake myself up
Tokyo ceremony was lowkey creepy lmao
I would just like to say, at 2:32 there is an extra block on the left that wasn’t supposed to rise raised up in an accident. And there is a beautiful story behind it. There are hundreds of thousands of movements that is unique for each block out of like a few hundred blocks. And the person controlling that block had the block broken. A screw came loose and in an interview after, he said he used his pinky to replace the screw and it bled through the rest of the performance. He claimed he did it for the country and he continued on for the rest couple thousand movements. Although a mistake, a mistake that will be hovered.
And a few more notes to tell everyone: the people controlling the blocks are *SOLDIERS*. Yes, you read that right. They are the only people who have the courage to perform in font of the entire world. Also, these soldiers were wearing adult diapers since they were kept under the stage 3 HOURS before the start of the opening ceremony and lasted another 2 hours under the stage while the performance was happening. They were wearing headphones to keep on track with their movements and with half a year practicing with headphones, a lot of them got problems with their ears. Thank you to Yimou Zhang 张艺谋 for arranging the show and to everyone who participated in the 2008 Beijing Olympics❤🇨🇳
2021 still watching this
2023 still amazed
Jaw dropping!!!
hosts glad u know the ‘harmony’ word , but the character is not only for us Chinese but more importantly, to the rest of world especially some war-like countries...such as ....
What?
Trump and Pompeo state of lie cheat and stealth ;P
The US could use some harmony right now
Just an awesome display.
Oh China, I can’t stop loving you..!
Found a Chinese shill
Queen Elizabeth II Found the western ignoramus.
Then 2020 happened
How about now? We were being duped back then too.
Yeah this looks amazing but think about the human rights violations that went into making it
Giving me goosebumps.
“Don’t go away! Why would you?” Lol
Fabulously awesome!!
Just sharing, from the 3rd min onwards, the commentators didnt get it, the performers are trying to present how the chinese word Harmony evolves over time through generations, which has a strong meaning, but instead, the commentator simply said this word appears a few times, they fail to see the difference in writing haha
So proud of you china , iam from indonesia
Yeni Dahlia China，not Japan
Hahahahha
Please respect
China, Not Japan!
Yeni Dahlia idiot
The best ceremony with Athens ! Hope it would be more than that at Tokyo 2020, congrats China !
This didn't age well, lol
Come back to wasch again l love this show
Какая синхронизации супер 🔥🔥💥😍👌✌️👍👍👍
can't not stop crying, so pround of my contuntry
嘿嘿~
我也是！内心油然而生的自豪与感动
we will reclaim the honor, bro~
Olympic 2021 Tokyo on 22 July 2021
Keep the eyes on.
Amazing
great....
Amazing. No wonder cartman got nightmares
This topped the cake.
Diligence and intelligence are all we have
4:12 You pretty much summed it up.
Perfect and meaningful
Humbling to watch
So proud to be chinese
Let's look forward to the 2021 Chengdu universiade ceremonies, 2022 hangzhou asian games ceremonies and lastly the big boss 2022 beijing winter olympics ceremonies~
these ceremonies can surely top this one~
i think beijing 2008 will hold the best prize…
4;19 unbelivable
scared the sh*t out of me in 2008, I was like 5
哈哈
OMG
Best ever
they didn’t mention that the last iteration of “harmony” is the simplified modern way of writing that character (subtle difference)!
Epic as fuck
I love China
they did it with people, not computers, not hydraulics, people lol
太酷了
"Pekin?"
No. It's "Beijing." Welcome to the 21st century.
Beijing is Literally Peking
but people still call the dish as Peking duck, not Beijing duck.
@@dragondescendant1 Beijing literally means "North capital", And Beiping(where the word Peiking original from) literally means "pacified the North". They we're both used in the past, When Beijing is not capital, it called Beiping, When it is capital it called Beijing. The Peiking translation came to exist During dearly 1900s, which Nanjing (literally means "South capital') was capital, that's why it called Beiping that time. However during The qing dynasty, which before ROC, it was used a capital, then it called Beijing. Both Beiping and Nanjing are mispronounced By foreigner as "Peiking" and "Nanking" and wrote in their geography books.
So Beijing is a name according to the function of the city. Because it is using as state capital, it should called Beijing not Beiping, and let's through the mispronounced work "peiking" out of the window.
@@fengfrank5073 I know that.
This became my gold standard for drama and spectacle. Nothing will compare to this ever again.
字识；剑。⚜️
This makes the Brasil opening ceremony look like total bullshit
Damn
I always wished they would release the transcript of what they were chanting
是论语
@@user-en9pw4rd8i Which part?!?
您好，时隔11个月，我来回答你这个问题。
有朋自远方来,不亦乐乎」、
「四海之内皆兄弟也、
「礼之用,和为贵」
意思是，远方的朋友来做客，我们非常高兴。四面八方来的都是朋友。以礼相待，让我们的关系变得更加和谐
活字印刷多次出现的“和”字，讲的就是这个意思。
这只是部分的，太多了我翻译不出来。
这个和谐社会发音还是不错的
People!
Like how did they do that wtf
how can they use people do that ， that‘s amazing
Yup, their documentary show one the team members say it is impossible for 6k ppl to do that. Then they went to MIT to simulate each movement wanted in 3d and record down
my theory for this is that each one of them had a phone or visual tablet which displayed instructions for their specific block, basically a digital display with humans as the actuators.
In 2008, smart phones or tablets were not yet massed produced nor invented for the market yet All this is done by practice and memory .
NBC announcers try so hard to act like they know what they’re talking about. Those characters are all different. They don’t all represent harmony
待化的冰 well the French and Australian commentators say different
待化的冰 why should I believe you over them
Green Hornet
Same character, different styles.
same character, different time from the oldest to the current 和
edit: well, not exactly the "oldest" oldest though, pretty sure it was much different 5000 years ago
You might be talking about the characters on each box. Yes, they are different. The announcers were talking the big character formed by the high/low level of the boxes. That was Harmony for all the three times. Hope this clarify your confusion.
Sorry London and Rio,China went too far!!
China vs Ares.🇻🇦🇻🇦🇲🇾🏆🌠
8/8/21
Why the commentary why????
8/8/20
God will turn the seas red will blood
South Park brought me here!
плачу каждый раз от счастья. уговариваю себя, что это солдатики замученные и испуганные, крестьянские дети,что их жестоко дрючили год. а слезы текут - и все тут. какая красота
Pekin? Are you serious?
It takes too much energy to complete.
开； 府门。🇹🇼🇲🇾
China can do impossible mission
Athens was the best. They totally revolutionized the way opening ceremonies are designed. Can’t beat the huge artificial lake, the large floating 3D sculptures, the holograms etc. Absolutely ahead of it’s time
Not even close to this one
Only china can do it just wowww cant blv
🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘
The name of the city is Beijing not Pekin, you probably are too much pekin duck.
So many disharmonious bla, bla ......you mean in the West?
Why dont the americans just let us hear it?
Don go away. why would you ?😂
Granted this is impressive, but consider this. Where in the U.S. would you have found 810 people to endlessly rehearse and then participate in it? How many would have been to and on time every rehearsal? Stayed to the end every time? Been able to take off from work months on end? Then how many "understudies" would you have to have to cover 810 people. Same with the drummers. Likely many performers were common to many or the different shows but that only increases the need for strict control of the performers and the government subsidizing them and their families in the run up to and during the Olympics. Such a thing is only possible in a totalitarian socialist or communist nation. I feel safe in speculating no one refused to participate when offered the "honor" or asked to drop out once included.
The performers are mostly soldiers
Yes. Exactly. Paid by the communist government to display their "strength". Also, the athletes are paid to perform for their country. (Russia, China, all communist countries pay them. ) Not in USA. That's what makes it more special when a free-nation wins the gold or medals.
Someone else sees the world through imagination, but we don't feel like we don't have freedom.From china.
Yea your soliders suck at being on time. and can’t even do anything on time. Make sense. 😂
When you can't do it, you can slander it in any way, especially by attacking the political system of this country. The pattern is more liberal, and everyone marvels at the greatness of the Egyptian pyramids, but will you struggle with what kind of political system it is?
This is china !!!
Unwatchable... they talk too much. Can’t enjoy the music/chant. Is there a version somewhere with no talking?
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