Let the games begin. Maestro, a little razzle-dazzle.



The Chinese seem to be able to pretty much do anything they set their collective minds to, like create incredible new architecture and mount a spectacle to make the world go "awe".

Photos:
Fireworks over the Bird's Nest, Doug Kanter, NY Times.
China Central Television, Greg Baker, AP
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