文档介绍：Mr. President, L adies and G entlemen, G ood afternoon! Before I introduce our cultural programs, let me tell you one thing first about 2008. You're going to have a great time in Beijing. Many people are fascinated by China 'ss port legends in the history . For example,b ack to Song Dynasty, which was the 11th century, people in our country started to play a game called Cuju, which is regarded as the origin of ancient football. The game was so popular that women were also participating. Son ow you would probably understand why our women football team does so well today. There are a lot more wonderful and exciting things waiting for you in New Beijing, a dynamic modern metropolis with 3,000 years of cultural treasures woven into the urban tapestry . Along with the iconic imagery of the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven and the Great Wall, the city also offers an endless mixture of theatres, museums, discos, all kinds of restaurants and shopping malls which will amaze you and delight you. But beyond that, this isa city of millions of friendly people who love to meet people from around the world. They believe if the 2008 Olympic Games is held in Beijing , it will help to enhance the harmony between our culture and the diverse cultures of the world. And gurantee t heir gratitude will pour out in open expressions of affection for you and the great Movement that you guide. Within