Many Chinese couples are keen to tie the knot on the auspicious date of Aug 8, 2008. Eight is considered a lucky number, which brings good fortune and happiness. In addition, the Beijing Olympics will begin on Aug 8. Marriage registra ... ...full story at People's Daily
from People's Daily on Fri, Jun 20 2008
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Eye on Beijing 2008: Thousands of couples tie the knot »
YouTube video 08.08.08 is a great day for China to mark the opening of the Olympic Games. Chinese couples don't want to miss this auspicious day as they register their marriage at registration offices in Beijing. |
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Courting couples keen to say 'they do' on auspicious date » People's Daily August 8, 2008 is more than just a date. For one, it marks the day of the opening ceremony for the highly anticipated Beijing Olympics. It is also considered a lucky day for marriage. For Chinese couples looking to tie the knot, the c ... |
| 17 Jul 08 |
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Lucky number » James Reynolds The Beijing Olympics start at 8pm on the 8th day of the 8th month in 2008. In case you didn't get it, China has a thing for the number 8. In this country, 8 is a lucky number (the Chinese word for 8 - "ba"- sounds like the word for wealth.) So, China's... |
| 08 Aug 08 |
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Lucky numbers for some at the opening ceremony » Countdown to Beijing Auspicious, fortunate, lucky - the 08/08/08 date is supposed by Chinese to bring blessings. In a gesture of ambitious synchronicity the Opening Ceremony was to have kicked off on that date at 8 minutes past 8pm. But that proved a digit too far and... |
| 05 Sep 07 |
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Beijing Olympics One Year Before. » China Snippets Today, in one year, the Beijing Olympics will open. As expected there are a lot of articles writing about the good, the bad and the ugly of what will come. The day of the start is 8-8-2008. The 8 is a lucky number in China despite that officially... |
| 15 Jul 08 |
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A Lucky New Look For Chinese Medal Winners » China Journal By one estimate, Chinese athletes are projected to win a very lucky-sounding 88 medals at this summer’s Games. At the moment of winning, many of them will be wearing Nike, which sponsors the Chinese teams in 22 of the 28 Olympics sports. But when... |
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