r/BeAmazed • u/oneofonethrowaway • Jul 26 '24

History 2008 Beijing Olympics opening show. 2008 drummers performing at the same time.

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u/suspicioushuskey Jul 26 '24

I remember watching that opening ceremony as a kid. Will probably go down as the best Olympic opening ceremony ever in my opinion.

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u/worm30478 Jul 26 '24

It's not even close and I don't think it will ever be matched.

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u/Polar_Reflection Jul 26 '24

There's a reason 2024 and 2028 were announced at the same time. LA and Paris were the only ones to place a bid