Song Zuying, one of the most famous sopranos in China, lights the cauldron in front of the Altar of the Earth at Ditan Park (Temple of Earth Park), the last stop of the second day's torch relay in Beijing, on August 7, 2008. [Photo/All-China Federation of Returned Overseas Chinese and China Intercontinental Press]

Chinese basketball star Yao Ming holding the Chinese national flag parades into the National Stadium at the opening ceremony of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China, Aug. 8, 2008. [Photo/All-China Federation of Returned Overseas Chinese and China Intercontinental Press]

The Olympic Torch burning above the National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest, on August 8, 2008. On that day, the 29th Summer Olympic Games opened in the Bird's Nest. Former Chinese Gymnastics champion Li Ning lit the Olympic Torch against the backdrop of a splendid firework display. [Photo/All-China Federation of Returned Overseas Chinese and China Intercontinental Press]

Fireworks explode during the opening ceremony of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games at the National Stadium, August 8, 2008. The stadium is also known as the Bird's Nest. [Photo/All-China Federation of Returned Overseas Chinese and China Intercontinental Press]