An explosion of excitement and patriotism in China as the Olympic Games get underway. Beijing residents and tourists take to the street in celebration. But a heavy security presence also looms across town with about 100,000 police in the street. The 2008 Olympic Games open on Friday, August 8, 2008, with a burst of fireworks above the Bird's Nest stadium.
Source: Reuters
Publishing Date: Wed., Aug 13, 2008 / Sha`ban 12,1429
