A test run for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games opening ceremony fireworks display is seen at the National Stadium, the centrepiece for the Games better known as the "Bird's Nest" after its interlocking structure of steel beams, in Beijing on July 16, 2008. Beijing Olympics organisers were upbeat after a secret but apparently successful first full dress rehearsal of the opening ceremony of the Games recently. Getty Images logo Getty Images 11 months ago

A test run for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games opening ceremony fireworks display is seen at the National Stadium, the centrepiece for the Games better known as the "Bird's Nest" after its interlocking structure of steel beams, in Beijing on July 16, 2008. Beijing Olympics organisers were upbeat after a secret but apparently successful first full dress rehearsal of the opening ceremony of the Games recently.

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