Top 10 olympic opening ceremony Photos 2008

Olympic flag escorted into the National Stadium

The Olympic flag is escorted into the National Stadium, known as the Bird's Nest, at the Opening Ceremony of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, the capital of China on Aug. 8, 2008.

Li Ning makes his way to the cauldron

Former Chinese gymnastics star Li Ning carries the Olympic flame as he is lifted to the air during the Opening Ceremony of the Beijing Olympic Games in the National Stadium in north Beijing, China, Aug. 8, 2008.

Olympic flame lights up the sky

The Olympic flame lit by former Chinese gymnast Li Ning lights up the sky during the Opening Ceremony for the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games at the National Stadium on August 8, 2008 in Beijing, China.

Fireworks go off after the torch

Fireworks go off after the torch is lit during the Opening Ceremony for the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics at the National Stadium on August 8, 2008 in Beijing, China

Fireworks explode from the stadium roof

Fireworks explode from the stadium roof during the Opening Ceremony for the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics at the National Stadium on August 8, 2008 in Beijing, China.

Dancers with Drums & lights perform

Dancers with lights perform during the Opening Ceremony for the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games at the National Stadium on August 8, 2008 in Beijing, China.

Acrobats perform the Bird's Nest

Acrobats perform the Bird's Nest during the Opening Ceremony for the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games at the National Stadium on August 8, 2008 in Beijing, China.

Performers dance around a gigantic globe

Photo taken on Aug. 8, 2008 shows dancers performing flips and other gymnastic feats on the surface of a multi-story globe at the Opening Ceremony in the National Stadium in Beijing, China.

Dancers perform

Dancers perform during the Opening Ceremony for the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics at the National Stadium on August 8, 2008 in Beijing, China.

Olympic rings emit a halo-like glow



An Olympic-ring light show glows amidst a background of color at the Opening Ceremony for the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games at the National Stadium on August 8, 2008 in Beijing, China.