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Beijing Olympics organizers finalize programs for opening, closing ceremonies

The programs for the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2008 Olympic Games have been finalized while rehearsals are underway, said Liu Jingmin, executive vice president of the Beijing Organizing Committee for the 2008 Olympic Games (BOCO ... ...full story at People's Daily

from People's Daily on Fri, Oct 19 2007

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