When will the 2008 Olympic Games open?

It opened at 8: 08 pm (20: 08 pm) on August 8, 2008. Because China people especially worship the eight characters, 8: 08 pm on August 8, 2008 is considered as an auspicious day. At 8: 08 pm, it is 20: 08 for 24 hours, which is further consistent with 2008. The opening time of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, which people are concerned about, has been initially determined a few days ago, that is, at 8: 00 on August 8, 2008, which can be called four "8" consecutive games. This time will be approved by the State Council and discussed with the Coordination Committee of the International Olympic Committee for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. Relevant people believe that the opening time is set at the above time, which is obtained through repeated planning and demonstration. It should be said that this time has quite unique significance. First of all, the Beijing Olympic Games symbolizes "bumper harvest" and "bumper harvest". According to the relevant regulations of the International Olympic Committee, the host country can freely choose the opening time in the second half of the Olympic year. But according to international practice, it is usually held in June, July and August. The Beijing Olympic Games was held on August 8th, which is the beginning of autumn in China. Autumn is the season of "harvest", and beginning of autumn symbolizes "bumper harvest". The achievements made by Olympic athletes on the field are also full of "harvest" meaning. Secondly, it helps Olympic athletes to create the best results. Autumn is recognized as "good weather" in Beijing in a year. Autumn is really crisp and the scenery is pleasant. Autumn has always been the golden season for Beijing tourism. Hosting the Olympic Games on August 8 is conducive to the promotion of Olympic tourism in Beijing. At present, many outdoor large-scale activities held in Beijing are held in autumn, which is the best proof. According to the meteorological data provided by the Central Meteorological Observatory for decades, August 8 to mid-August is the rainy season in Beijing, and the wind is not strong, which is conducive to Olympic athletes to create the best results. From the end of August, the wind in Beijing will gradually increase, so it is very wise to choose August 8. Previously, BOCOG had promised to the International Olympic Committee that the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games would be a "people's Olympics" and a "green Olympics", and China leaders also put forward the requirement of "running the Olympics frugally". From a comprehensive analysis, holding the Olympic Games in the middle and late August will be beneficial to the principle of "running the Olympic Games frugally". This last "8", that is, the determination of the specific time of the day, may be the most nerve-racking. In the past 28 Olympic Games, most of the opening ceremonies were held in the evening, and some Olympic Games were held in the afternoon. The Beijing Olympic Games was held at 8 am, which is an innovation. However, there are still some aspects that need to be coordinated. For example, due to time difference, whether foreign athletes and domestic and foreign audiences can get up early to attend or watch the opening ceremony needs further consideration. However, large-scale theatrical performances and group calisthenics have always been China's proud advantages. If the Olympic Games are held at 8: 00 a.m., it will have a considerable impact on the sound, light and electricity effects in cultural performances, and it is necessary to make a careful opening ceremony plan. To be sure, the Beijing Olympic Games was held at 8: 00 on August 8, 2008. Four consecutive "eights" are not only beneficial to people's memory, but also interesting in numbers. Of course, China people have a preference for the number "8", and its homonym means "get rich", "develop" and "get rich". It opened in Beijing at 20: 00 on August 8, 2008. The end time is August 24th. If the opening ceremony is not counted, the competition will last 15 days.