The document outlines the order of events for the opening ceremony of the 2008 Beijing Olympics. It describes the parade of participants by country in alphabetical order by the host language of Chinese, except for Greece entering first and China entering last. It then explains that speeches will be given by the president of the organizing committee and the IOC president to declare the games open. The Olympic anthem will be sung and flag raised before the Olympic torch relay is completed by lighting the cauldron. Pigeons will be released as a symbol of peace and China's president will be received.
2. Parade of Participants Each country enters the stadium led by a chosen flag bearer. The alphabetical order of countries is done in the language of the host country, except for Greece which leads the parade and China being the host country will enter the stadium last. Australia for example is used to being one of the first countries out, will be the 203rd country just in front of Zambia and China We think Valarie Vili will carry our flag
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4. Olympic Athem and Raising of Olympic Flag Immortal spirit of antiquity, Father of the true, beautiful and good, Descend, appear, shed over us thy light Upon this ground and under this sky Which has first witnessed thy unperishable fame. Give life and animation to those noble games! Throw wreaths of fadeless flowers to the victors In the race and in strife! Create in our breasts, hearts of steel! Shine in a roseate hue and form a vast temple To which all nations throng to adore thee,
