The story behind the 2008 Olympics

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29 big footprints and 1104 rain-proof bombs

The countdown of light energy, 29 fireworks footprints, the landscape of the earth, and the final trapeze Light the fire... The opening ceremony on the evening of August 8th was like a magic trick, which made people mesmerized. At noon on the 9th, relevant personnel of the Beijing Olympic Organizing Committee gathered at the Beijing International Press Center to reveal the secrets of the opening ceremony mystery.

160,000 people were evacuated in 75 minutes

How many people were in the Bird's Nest during the opening ceremony? According to Zhou Zhengyu, deputy director and spokesman of the Beijing Municipal Transportation Commission, during the opening ceremony on the evening of the 8th, the entire central area of ​​the Bird's Nest accommodated 160,000 people. Among them, 70,000 are VIPs, guests, athletes, media and ceremony personnel; the second part is 90,000, mainly spectators, staff and volunteers, including 40,000 spectators and 50,000 staff and volunteers. It is the largest group event with the largest number of people in Beijing’s history. The traffic organization is facing unprecedented pressure and severe challenges. The total number of traffic police in Beijing is only 6,500. They were all on duty on the night of the opening ceremony. It also created the largest traffic guard and security event in history. It is reported that due to the large number of distinguished guests such as heads of state from various countries in the Bird's Nest, they adopted the principle of staged evacuation. From the end of the opening ceremony to the completion of the evacuation of 160,000 people, it took 75 minutes.

For the first time in Olympic history, artificial rain was successfully eliminated

In addition to the large number of people, the weather was also a concern on the night of the opening ceremony. Reporters in Beijing felt that the weather in Beijing on the night of the opening ceremony was extremely hot and muggy, making it a standard "sauna day".

On the night of the opening ceremony, the precipitation that people had been worried about did not appear from beginning to end, and the more than 10,000 raincoats prepared by the organizing committee for the guests and athletes were not used. It was really a blessing from God. However, the reporter learned from the meteorological department that from that night to the early morning of the next day, there were precipitation clouds lingering over Beijing. Except for urban areas of Beijing, there was rainfall in suburbs and other places. The meteorological department carried out artificial weather modification operations and launched 1104 A rainproof bomb drove away the clouds and eliminated the rain, eventually causing the precipitation cloud system to float away from the bird's nest.

Olympic Organizing Committee official Wang Ning said that the Weather Department of the Olympic Organizing Committee has a professional meteorological team located in the Bird's Nest to conduct real-time observations. The smooth holding of the opening ceremony relied on their "artificial weather intervention". According to him, starting on the morning of the opening ceremony, a cloud mass moved toward the Bird's Nest in the northwest of Beijing. In order to ensure the smooth holding of the opening ceremony, they implemented Artificial intervention in the weather conditions caused the clouds in the northwest to dissipate. At about 9:30 during the opening ceremony night, another cloud group moved from the southwest of Beijing to the Beijing area. They implemented artificial rain suppression to ensure that the opening ceremony ended perfectly.

Zheng Guoguang, director of the China Meteorological Administration, said that this rain elimination operation achieved the first successful artificial rain elimination in the history of the Olympic Games.

Big "footsteps" take one step in two seconds, all relying on computers

At the beginning of the opening ceremony, starting from Yongding Gate on Beijing's Central Axis Road, one step at a time went straight to the Bird's Nest. Cai Guoqiang, the chief designer of the opening ceremony fireworks and pyrotechnics artist, told reporters that this idea is also a fantasy in his many years of creation. However, the Beijing Olympic Organizing Committee is very open and pioneering in accepting this plan and finally choosing the Bird's Nest for demonstration.

The "Big Footprint" fireworks group came from 15 kilometers away accurately every two seconds, one step every two seconds. It used a new technology of digital control ignition. The use of this technology can control the error to a few milliseconds. . The shape of the "Big Footprint" uses chamber pressure firing technology. Using the pressure of the gun when it is fired, they installed a pressure chamber under the launch tube, which can adjust the strength or weakness of the pressure and control whether the bullet is fired high or low. It can be said that the use of high technology enables this beautiful fireworks to be perfectly embodied.

The "Bird's Nest" puts on "fireproof clothing"

Watching the main torch burning in the National Stadium, firefighter Gong Xuejun felt indescribable excitement. He knew very well how many twists and turns and hardships he had gone through to finalize the main torch burning plan.

"I have joined the main torch design team since April last year. We built a 1:1 main torch model in Tongzhou and have been conducting field tests almost every day for more than a year." Gong Xuejun told reporters, "I can't remember how many times the torch plan has been revised."

At that time, there was always a problem that troubled Gong Xuejun, which was how to make the main torch majestic and spectacular. It also ensures that the radiant heat emitted when the torch burns will not affect the "Bird's Nest" steel structure. "During that time, I really had trouble sleeping and eating. I was thinking about this problem even when I was walking and eating."

After repeated experiments, Gong Xuejun conducted performance-based simulation design through computers, and consulted experts for discussion. By the Spring Festival this year, He finally designed a plan that had the best of both worlds: with the main torch as the center and a radius of 30 meters, the exterior facades of all the steel structures of the "Bird's Nest" were covered with a layer of 3 mm thick insulating steel plates. The color and material are exactly the same as the main steel structure of the "Bird's Nest". At the same time, a 30 mm air layer is left between the steel plate and the "Bird's Nest" steel structure. This is like putting a fireproof coat on the "Bird's Nest".

Twenty thousand actors all wore headsets

In the opening performance, all actors performed with great precision. For example, in 2008, the 2008 Fou array was used to beat the Fou and sing. The movements were uniform and the images were organically connected. For example, a unique countdown method was used, which broke the past conventions in all aspects and was performed by actors. There is also a performance of movable type molds. There are 896 movable type molds in a row, and the ups and downs are all carefully choreographed. How is such neatness achieved? The reporter learned from the opening ceremony operation team that all 20,000 actors in the Olympic Games used headsets, which is very rare in previous large-scale theatrical performances.

Among the programs at the opening ceremony, each program has been revised many times. Almost none of the programs is what it was when the creative team proposed it three years ago. The only program that retains its original appearance and adheres to the three The highlight of the year is the Big Foot fireworks display.

Lang Lang realizes two Olympic dreams

"Piano Prince" Lang Lang "accidentally" appeared at the official performance of the Olympic Games opening ceremony on the evening of the 8th. During this period, he played with a mysterious girl on four hands and performed a wonderful song for the audience, taking over the first and second half of the opening ceremony's "Ancient Chinese Beauty" and "Chinese Modern Beauty" performances. There is no doubt that this is the most watched personal appearance in this globally watched Olympic ceremony. Apart from the performance of the theme song, everyone can't help but feel Lang Lang's world power! For the first time, the reporter contacted Mr. Li Ning, Lang Lang’s agent.

Previously, Lang Lang told reporters in Taiyuan that he would participate in the Olympics as an Olympic torch bearer. Within three days, he not only completed his "auspicious cloud" road as a torch bearer, but also ran as a torch bearer. The identity of the world's most famous musician has completed another glorious "movement" in his life. Mr. Li Ning told reporters that a few months ago, the Olympic Organizing Committee officially found Lang Lang to discuss performing at the Olympic opening ceremony. For Lang Lang, who was ready to do something for China, "it was so exciting!" However, no one could tell this "national secret" until the last moment, and he was "uneasy" about whether he was confirmed to be able to attend the Olympic opening ceremony.

The piece he played on the evening of the 8th was called "Brilliant Starry Sky", and the name of the girl he collaborated with was Li Muzi, who was selected by the Olympic Organizing Committee after multiple rounds of selections. For this piece, the two collaborators practiced for a long time.

Li Ning told reporters that Lang Lang is a young man who is full of enthusiasm and hopes to do something for the country. He has been like this since he returned to Beijing in 2006 for development.

On Lang Lang's blog on July 28, reporters also saw this record: "The Beijing Olympics is just around the corner. The whole world is looking forward to it, and of course, it is looking forward to me infinitely! I hope I can contribute to this sport of the Olympic opening ceremony." and music festival to make my contribution!”

After participating in the torch relay in Tiananmen Square on August 6 and the performance at the Olympic opening ceremony last night, what other Olympic aspirations does Lang Lang have? Mr. Li revealed that Lang Lang also likes to play table tennis. Currently, Lang Lang has bought tickets for table tennis, track and field, basketball, gymnastics and other popular events, and what he wants most is to "see Liu Xiang"! During the Olympics, Lang Lang was also invited to serve as the first cultural ambassador of German national television and served as a guest anchor to introduce the Beijing Olympics and Chinese culture to audiences in Europe and around the world.

After the Olympics, Lang Lang's Olympic promotion work will continue. "Lang Lang's Song - Dedicated to 2008", starring him and his parents, has been designated as the 2008 Olympic Games promotional film and external publicity film, and will be available in major theaters across the country starting from the end of August.

The most worrying thing

What worries Zhang Yimou the most is ignition. According to him, there were only two synthetic rehearsals for the entire lighting ceremony, plus one to three lightings on the night of the opening ceremony. "There is an old Chinese saying that 'nothing can last more than three'. Fortunately, everything went smoothly." However, in Li Ning, At the moment of liftoff, I believe many people thought that the torch was extinguished. Zhang Yimou's most immediate reaction at that time was that his head buzzed, and he thought to himself, it would be really bad if the torch was extinguished. Fortunately, I saw the fire a few seconds later and it was on fire. "It was a visual deviation, but it scared me. In fact, there was a fire extinguishing during rehearsals, because as soon as people suddenly lifted into the air, the strong air pressure would extinguish the fire in an instant. Thank God, that The occasion cannot be extinguished."

The most time-consuming process

One second on stage, ten years of work off stage. Of all the programs presented at the opening ceremony, the one that took the longest to rehearse was the rotating "Earth". According to Zhang Yimou, there are only 58 actors on the earth, and they rotate on the "earth" for a whole year. To be sure, Zhang Yimou made two such big "earths" at once, one for the opening ceremony and the other as a training prop. But a year ago, the Bird's Nest project had not yet been completed. Where did he hide these actors and the huge "Earth"? "In the suburbs of Daxing, we specially covered the surroundings for 'closed' training." In the secret base of Daxing, the actors began extremely difficult training. There are 9 orbits on the "Earth", and everyone has one at high altitude. Fortunately, they are all people with "martial arts" skills. Otherwise, who could bear it in a year? "It's so hard, and you only have a few minutes on stage." Zhang Yimou mentioned this with infinite emotion.

The most fortunate

"Whether it will rain on the night of the opening ceremony" is the most nagging question before the opening ceremony. Although many plans have been prepared, no one can guarantee the opening ceremony. There will be no "soaked rat" scene. Zhang Yimou only used four words to express his current feelings - "God bless"! Of course, there is another thing that God bless, that is, the "leaked" part is not the final "ignition" link. "I have heard that at a certain Olympic Games, the main torchbearer was temporarily replaced due to a 'gang'. Fortunately, we saved the best suspense completely and wonderfully until the end."

Most Satisfied

The opening ceremony will leave different "classics" in everyone's heart, and for the director who created these classics, which masterpiece is the most satisfying? "The little girl's "Ode to the Motherland."" Zhang Yimou said that the little girl rehearsed very seriously every time. Whenever her singing sounded around the venue, he was moved indescribably.

◆Interlude

A reporter from Russia's Alpha TV asked a "super powerful" question. If China holds the Olympics again, will Zhang Yimou still be the chief director? If so, What improvements will he make?

Zhang Yimou smiled and replied, I don’t know if I can see China hosting the Olympics again in my lifetime, but I think it is impossible. If I'm lucky, I will already be a very old man by then.

Paris is the hometown of Coubertin. They have been waiting for another Olympic Games for 70 years because it is impossible for a continent to host the Olympic Games twice in a row.

Revealer: Chief Director Zhang Yimou

Why did the "Phoenix" ignition abort? What's the name of the scroll?

Xu Haifeng was once the first candidate to be the main torchbearer?

In fact, the first recommended torchbearer by the Olympic Organizing Committee was Xu Haifeng, because he won China's first Olympic gold medal. But why he was replaced in the end, Zhang Yimou revealed such a detail to reporters, "When Xu Haifeng learned about his entire 'work' process, he, who is 51 years old and has a relatively round figure, said to Li Ning next to him on the spot, this is still Come on." Zhang Yimou laughed twice and said, let alone Xu Haifeng, even a young man may not be able to complete this difficult task.

"Little Sichuan" disappeared for 8 seconds?

About two hours after the opening ceremony on the 8th, something suddenly happened at the scene that made Zhang Yimou extremely anxious. "Little Sichuan" Lin Hao, who entered the field with the Chinese team and stood next to Yao Ming, suddenly disappeared. This unexpected incident made everyone panic. It turned out that Lin Hao was arranged to enter the venue with Yao Ming and the others, but the "induction gate" was specially prepared for athletes. Under strict security control, Lin Hao "could not enter the athletes area," and the accident happened.

Omissions in advance communication will lose this "touching" link that Zhang Yimou and his team have worked so hard to "set up". At that time, Zhang Yimou only said one sentence, "Even if you pull him, you have to pull him (Lin Hao) in." Chinese athletes began to enter with music. There was no one around Yao Ming, and the cheers around him drowned out all the sounds. Zhang Yimou All that's left is anticipation. After 8 "long" seconds, Lin Hao appeared alive and kicking. Yao Ming had a smile on his face, and everyone had a smile on their face. "It was really warm to see him so small standing next to a big man like Yao Ming. The way Lin Hao held the national flag in one hand and the conference flag in the other and kept waving it around the court made all of us very happy. Touched." Zhang Jigang, who had been silent, took the microphone at this time. He hoped that everyone present could know their true feelings at that time.

What is the name of the scroll, and who does it belong to in the end?

The antique "picture scroll" can be called a classic of the opening ceremony, so who will own it after the Olympic Games? Zhang Yimou did not seem to have considered this issue. He said that what he was sure of was that the painting would definitely be treasured. When he was demolishing the painting after the opening ceremony, he specifically told the workers to be careful. But now he really can't tell who the copyright belongs to, "Maybe it belongs to the Olympic Organizing Committee? Maybe it will be collected in the Olympic Museum in the end, maybe sell it for a good price and then donate it to the Olympic Organizing Committee, and maybe contribute to them. Haha.”

Such a big opening ceremony did not stump Zhang Yimou, but one question from reporters really troubled him, that is, should there be a name for such a big picture? However, I really forgot to name it. After thinking about it for 30 seconds, Zhang Yimou blurted out - let's call it "Sun, Moon, Mountains and Rivers". His answer immediately caused many reporters on the scene who were half-kneeling with their cameras pointed at his face to flash their cameras. Maybe he sensed everyone's doubts. After six or seven minutes, he suddenly interrupted a "answer to reporters' questions" and interjected, "The name just now should be called 'our ***common homeland'." Judging from Zhang Yimou's expression Look, he seems happy with that last name.

Why did the "Phoenix" ignition miscarry?

The original method of igniting fires was not actually a "person", but the "Phoenix" in China's oldest mythology. When a reporter asked about this link, Zhang Yimou habitually showed a little caution and asked, "Where did you know about it?" Although he didn't get an answer, he still expressed his willingness to answer.

The original creative version was like this: the main torchbearer held the torch high and ran around the "air runway", opening the curtain of the "Auspicious Clouds Picture Scroll". Then, the "phoenix" (image projection) symbolizing auspiciousness descended from the sky with fire in its mouth. After close contact with the main torch bearer, the "phoenix" with the fire in its mouth ignited spiraled up and lit the torch tower.

How could such a poetic and picturesque way of igniting a fire accidentally "abort"? Zhang Yimou also expressed his helplessness, "The International Olympic Committee stipulates that the last person to light the main torch must be an athlete. They also recognize this format, but the final eighth torchbearer is a bird and not a 'human'."

What else can you see at the closing ceremony?

After the opening ceremony, in addition to the fierce competition and athletes, all the focus was on the "appearance" of the closing ceremony. With such a grand opening, why can't the ending be "stingy"? However, the same problem faced before the opening ceremony is still the confidentiality agreement, and this is no exception for the chief director Zhang Yimou. Facing many eager and positive eyes, Lao Mouzi suddenly expressed his "kindness" and more or less revealed the "essence" - "The highlight of the closing ceremony is mainly to turn off the flames, and the main theme is how to create more 'happiness'" . The game is over, everyone is going home, and we hope to create a scene of "everyone is jubilant."

Zhang Yimou also specifically mentioned the next London Olympics and the 2014 Russian Winter Olympics. "Our opening ceremony will definitely put a lot of pressure on London! In addition, I wish the Russian Winter Olympics a success, it will definitely be outstanding!"

Enter in order of simplified Chinese characters

The entry order is agreed between the Beijing Olympic Committee and the IOC (International Olympic Committee). The difference between this Olympic Games and the past is that the entry order is not according to the English alphabet in the past, but according to the names of the delegations of 205 countries or regions. The simplified stroke order of Chinese characters. If there are two or more delegations with the same stroke of the first character, the stroke of the second character will be looked at, and the one with fewer strokes will be listed first. The athletes' entrance ceremony took up nearly two hours. After Greece entered the stadium first, Guinea followed closely. According to usual practice, the host Chinese delegation enters the venue last, and the country before China is the Zambian delegation.

Theme Song Liu Huan and Sarah Brightman

At the end of the opening ceremony's artistic performance, which is the "Dream" performance section, the opening ceremony theme song will be sung publicly for the first time . This theme song was selected by the Olympic Organizing Committee from the Olympic song collection and selection activities held for four times over five years and through a special review process. The singers of the theme song are the famous Chinese singer Liu Huan and the famous British singer Sarah Brightman. The whole song is more than three minutes long.

Rain plan may cancel high-altitude performances

Zhang Heping said that the opening ceremony has made detailed emergency plans for different weather conditions. According to what we know now, there was no heavy rainfall on the 8th, but showers, overcast or cloudy weather. Light rain will not have any impact. If it is moderate rain, some events may be reduced. For safety reasons, high-altitude performances may be canceled. "Judging from the current situation, we are quite optimistic. God is very helpful."

About 30,000 fireworks will be released

This time the fireworks will be set off throughout the entire opening From beginning to end, it is carried out in conjunction with the plot of the ritual performance. This time the fireworks used some new varieties and added some high-tech content, including the use of some micro-smoke technology, chamber pressure launch technology, and the discharge of some chips. The total number of fireworks released in the main stadium is about 15,000, and the total number of fireworks released in the central area of ​​the Olympic Park is about 14,000. You can enjoy the fireworks show next to the Fourth Ring Road.

The number of performers: about 20,000 people participated

The number of performers and staff participating in the opening ceremony performance was about 15,000. This does not include the ceremony personnel, and the total number is probably less than 20,000. The performers include, the first part is members of professional art troupes, actors from professional art troupes from all over the country and various systems; the second part is students; the third part is art workers from the army and the backbone of art and art actors from the army. .

Audience interaction: Everyone has an audience package

The opening ceremony will have on-site interaction with the audience at 19:00. There is an audience bag on every seat. There are some props in the audience bag. These props will match some performance activities.

At 19:00, there will be some hosts teaching the audience how to use props, and there will also be some interactions such as waves of people.

About Wenchuan being unsuitable for the opening ceremony

In response to rumors that content related to the Wenchuan earthquake was included in the opening ceremony's artistic performance, Zhang Heping said that the Wenchuan earthquake in Sichuan is a terrible disaster for the entire Chinese people. A profound disaster. In the process of earthquake relief and rebuilding homes. The people of our country have formed a spirit of unity, fearlessness, perseverance, and people-oriented earthquake relief spirit. Our country, from central leaders to ordinary people, has shown a spirit. This national spirit will also inject new spirit into the opening ceremony. However, the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games is, after all, a joyous event celebrating sports competitions. It should not and does not have to carry More stuff.

It will take about three days to dismantle the facilities

The opening ceremony will involve a large amount of performance equipment. Can it be dismantled in a short time without affecting the competition at the Bird's Nest? Wang Ning said that these equipment will be dismantled in about three days after the performance to restore the functions of the National Stadium competition venue.

Opening Ceremony Process

The entire opening ceremony is divided into three parts:

The first part is the pre-artistic ceremony, including the welcome ceremony, display of the Olympic rings, The Chinese national flag entered the venue, the national flag of the People's Republic of China was hoisted, and the national anthem of the People's Republic of China was played. This part is about 14 minutes.

The second part is the artistic performance. The name of the theatrical performance is "Beautiful Olympics". It is divided into two parts. The first part is called "Brilliant Civilization" and the second part is called "Glorious Era". The artistic performance part lasts about an hour.

In terms of artistic style, the opening ceremony insisted on "telling Chinese stories in world languages", fully reflecting national characteristics and characteristics of the times, using China's unique "painting scroll" as a clue, and showing the freehand spirit of Chinese aesthetics The foundation of Eastern civilization.

At the end of the theatrical performance, which is the "Dream" performance section, the opening ceremony theme song will be sung publicly for the first time. The much-anticipated theme song will be performed by the famous Chinese singer Liu Huan and the famous British singer Sarah Brightman***.

The third part is the ceremony after the artistic performance, including the entrance ceremony of the athletes, the speech of the President of the Beijing Olympic Organizing Committee, the speech of the President of the International Olympic Committee, the Chinese President announcing the opening of the Olympic Games, the entrance of the Olympic flag, and the memorial The Olympic anthem, the raising of the Olympic flag, the oath of athletes' representatives, the oath of referees' representatives, the release of peace doves, the torch relay in the stadium and the final lighting ceremony, as well as the celebration fireworks at the end. This part takes nearly two and a half hours, of which the athletes’ entrance ceremony will take up nearly two hours.

Opening Ceremony Schedule

17:45-19:00 28 wonderful programs with regional characteristics and national customs will be performed as a back-up performance

19:00- 19:56 Audience Counseling

19:56—20:00 Countdown to the Opening Ceremony

20:00—20:14 Welcome Ceremony

20:14—21 : 14 Artistic Performance

21:14-23:30 The opening ceremony of the athletes’ entrance ceremony lights the main torch

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