A photo exhibition called "New Beijing, New Olympics" has opened in
the German capital Berlin.
Accompanied by melodious Chinese classical music and the five
lovable Fuwa-- mascots of the 2008 Beijing Olympics--German
visitors viewed pictures and video footage about Beijing and the
Olympics.
The exhibition is sponsored by the Beijing Municipal Government
and the Beijing Olympic Organizing Committee. Tian Maijiu, a senior
official with the Beijing government hopes the exhibition can
provide a chance for ordinary Germans to learn more about the 2008
Beijing Olympics, as well as life in Beijing.
"I believe the exhibition can enable Berlin citizens to directly
feel Beijing's charm, get to know the efforts we are making in
preparation of the Beijing Olympics, and have a further
understanding about Beijing and the 2008 Olympics."
Along with Beijing speeding up its globalization and
modernization, the holding of the Olympic Games in 2008 has helped
it further become a global focal point. President of the Berlin
Parliament, Walter Momper, also attended the opening ceremony on
Sunday, he believes that the exhibition will further strengthen the
friendship between Beijing and Berlin.
"We are living in one world, and share the same responsibilities
and the good will of mutual development. We understand Chinese
people's expectation towards the Olympics. It is a long-held dream
of the Chinese. Us Europeans want to know about China, know about
the Chinese people, as well as life and the thoughts of Beijing
people."
Since Beijing and Berlin became sister cities in 1994, the
cooperation between the two cities has deepened in all aspects. The
exhibition has already roused strong interest among ordinary
Berliners. Many hope to come to Beijing next year to enjoy the
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(CRI.cn September 20, 2007)
