Chinese Seal：the Beijing 2008 Olympics Emblem

The Beijing 2008 Olympics emblem was finally unveiled. It was shown to the public at the solemn ceremony held at 8:30 p.m. August 3, 2003 in the park of Temple of Heaven, Beijing. When a Chinese statesman and an official of the International Olympic Committee     

The Olympics： From Athens to Beijing

It has been a custom for people in Beijing to watch the Olympics every four years, This year‘s Olympic Games, in particular, brought even joy and tear sto those who synchronized their clocks with Athens time for the 15 exciting days of the event,     

Bird＇s Nest：The National Stadiumor the 2008 Olympics

The National Stadium, a major sports venue for the Beijing Olympic Games in 2008, stands on the southern tip of the central section of the Olympic Green. As a landmark of the Olympic Green, this multi-function stadium is the city＇s largest and most advanced sports facility. The National Stadium was co-designed by Herzog ＆ Menron, Arup and China Architecture Design ＆. Research Group. The whole structure covers an area of 258,000 sq. km. Its exterior resembles a bird＇s nest. The steel nest, looking like gray mineral, is covered by transparent coating. Inside the nest is a bowl-like bleacher in earthen red. The stadium＇s design reminds viewers of the red palaces within the gray walls of the Forbidden City. The National Stadium is a perfect blend of traditional Chinese aesthetics and culture, contemporary art and the Olympic spirit. The whole building is fnll of dynamics. Even human activities on the stadium＇s staircases constitute integral elements of the building＇s exterior. While it is amazingly innovative creation, the stadium is characterized by a simplistic and elegant style.     

The 2008 Olympics： the Games for the People

The modern Olympic movement,through sports competition,brings together nations with different cultures and people of different color.As a cultural event,the Olympics have had profound impact on human society and civilizations.As a sports event,it is the ultimate test of athletes‘     

Beijing Unveils Mascots for Its Olympics - ＂Five Friendlies＂

After years of fierce lobbying and months of secrecy, Beijing unveiled five mascots for the 2008 Olympics on November 11, 2005. In an elaborate, nationally televised gala at Beijing Workers＇ Stadium to mark the 1,000-day countdown until the Games, senior Chinese leaders introduced the mascots - cartoon renditions of a panda, fish, Tibetan antelope, swallow and the Olympic flame, each one representing the color of one of the Olympic rings. The animals were introduced as Bei Bei, Jing Jing, Huan Huan, Ying Ying and Ni Ni-which, who put together, translates to ＂Beijing welcomes you!＂     

Chinese Culture Today： Aspirations and Dreams

Editor＇s note： During the Festival of China taking place in Washington D.C. in October, 2005, Chinese Minister of Culture Sun Jiazheng made a keynote speech in National Press Club, addressing political, cultural and media celebrities on China＇s policies and strategies for cultural development. The following Is the whole text of his speech.     

Turin Winter Olympics： A Memorable Gala of Sports and Culture

Despite the equally long time span for both winter and summer Olympic Games, the seventeen-day Turin Winter Olympics seemed to draw a close too quickly for journalists and sports enthusiasts, which provided partial evidence that this Olympics was a big success. A La Stampa article released just before the Games opened read, "Italian President Ciampi will announce the opening of the 2006 Winter Olympics on the evening of February 10th and Turin will become the focus of the world in the fo…     

Beijing Olympics-Themed Gala Stages in Hollywood

On March 3, just before the Chinese Lantern Festival, some 500 performers from Beijing staged a large paradein the Hollywood Boulevard in an ettort to snowcase traditional Chinese culture to the American public and promote the 2008 summer Olympics,which will be held in Beijing next year. The parade, as part of the cultural event entitled “Experience Beijing Culture in Los Angeles”, attracted much local media coverage. The World Journal reported that “The art and culture from China look so integrated and well coordinated with the Hollywood Boulevard, a svmbol of America＇s film and TV industry.” Recently, the staff reporter had an interview with the event＇s chief director Mr. Li Jicheng.[第一段]     

Flower Pleasure Garden：Chinese Flower Culture

Last spring I was invited by one of my friends to design for a new Pleasure Garden (hua jLa yi yuan).     

Cycles and Symbols： Deciphering the Chinese Lunar Calendar

Unlike most other calendars, the ancient Chinese calendar does not count years in an infinite sequence. Instead years have names that are repeated every 60years. Within each 60-year cycle, each year is assigned a name consisting of two components.     

奥林匹克精神和文化艺术

6月底的北京,骄阳似火。在“北京2008奥运国际论坛”2005大会落幕后,中国人民大学人文奥运研究中心的执行主任金元浦教授与荷兰奥委会官员斯杰夫·博恩先生意犹未尽,他们在文化艺术层面就北京2008奥运会仍有一番畅谈。金元浦:北京2008奥运会提出“绿色奥运、科技奥运、人文奥运”三大理念,其中“人文奥运”是一个开放的颇具生命力的创新理念,其内涵丰富,寓意深远。中国文化是世界上惟一从未间断、绵延至今的人类文明瑰宝。“人文奥运”的理念体现中华文明对奥林匹克精神的开拓与发展。和平、和谐、和爱、和美所包含的天人合一的自然观是对奥…     

OLYMPICS,WE ARE READY!

＂We are ready, Waiting by second and minute. This moment has arrived in the end. Glittering fireworks display with pride. This nation is ready, Greeting you with smile. People from across the world keep their eyes on us.＂[第一段]     

Meet in Beijing to Enjoy Arts

““““Meet In Beijing““““ International Arts Festival, successfully held for four sessions, welcomed its fifth session this year. During the whole month from April 28 to May 31, some one thousand artists and performers from more than 30 countries shared their joy together with Chinese audiences in Beijing.     

Bravo! China： Experience Chinese Culture in Africa

On july 13,2004,“Hail for China and Africa; A Chinese Cultural Tour of Africa“ was launched in Prertoria,South Africa,Senior Officials from china and South Africa attended the opening ceremony,including Chinese State Councilor Madame Chen Zhili ,South Africa cultural minister,agricultural minister and mayor of Pretoria.     

Olympic Fever Sizzling Over Search for Mascot Design

After the release of the “China Seal”, the emblem of the Beijing 2008 Olympics, the choice of the Games‘ mascot has become the next excited focus of public attention. By December1, 2004, the collection of the mascot designs had concluded, and committees were evaluating submissions to select the winner. According to Jiang Xiaoyu,     

The History and Culture of Chinese Fans （Ⅱ）

<正>Fans are symbols of Chinese culture and arts. Techniques and materials used for making fans are evidence witnessing the evolution of Chinese civilization.Poe...     

容铁：奥运篆刻第一人

当奥运梦想即将在华夏大地成为现实时，中华儿女无不自豪，无不鼓舞。而以中国传统的颇具民族性的印章，作为2008年北京奥运会的会徽，对展示中华古老艺术的魅力、弘扬中国传统文化，无疑作用巨大。与中国印并称姊妹篇的印作“奥运门”，备受各界青睐。此印在国际国内反响强烈。笔者因此专访奥运篆刻第一人——容铁。