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From 02/02/2008 to 26/10/2008
Temporary exhibition
Beijing 2008
For the duration of the exhibition, the Olympic Museum introduces its visitors to modern China, that is, both the change process underway in society because of the catalyst of the Olympic Games, but also what remains of China's Eternal Empire. This introduction is presented through many means of expression: exhibitions, activities and demonstrations, concerts, documentary festival, educational kit, guided tours and workshops

From 06/02/2008 to 26/10/2008
Young visitors activity
Educational programme for schools (8-16 year olds
From February to October, The Olympic Museum is offering several different formulas to approach the Beijing 2008 programme
Educational kit designed as a guide to the visit for teachers and childcare workers. Download from www.olympic.org/pedagogie
Guided tour followed by a workshop (games, practical exercices) organised around a study on cultural identity
Registration only, CHF 50 + entrance ticket

08/08/2008 General public activity
Opening of the Games of the XXIX Olympiad in Beijing
During the Games, the Museum brings you the competition news as well as physical and cultural activities that cleverly blend tradition and modernity!
At 9 a.m.: Taijiquan in the park. At 2 p.m.: Live broadcast of the Opening Ceremony. At 5.30 p.m.: Refreshments offered by the Museum and Beijing cuisine at the restaurant. At 9 p.m.: Pipa & Rock - a fusion project. Special concert by Yang Jing, one of the greatest pipa (Chinese lute) virtuosos accompanied by Swiss musicians (voice, guitar, keyboard, bass and percussion)

From 08/08/2008 to 10/08/2008
General public activity
Games of the XXIX Olympiad in Beijing. Weekend special
During the Games, the Museum brings you the competition news as well as physical and cultural activities that cleverly blend tradition and modernity!
From 2.30 to 5.30 p.m.: Paper cutting. Demonstrations by Han Jing, artist and President of the Xi'an's Paper Cutting Association. Fan dance, Chinese painting, calligraphy and music. With the Qin Shi Shu Huà Shè Compagny (only Saturday & Sunday)

From 22/08/2008 to 24/08/2008
General public activity
Games of the XXIX Olympiad in Beijing. Weekend special
During the Games, the Museum brings you the competition news as well as physical and cultural activities that cleverly blend tradition and modernity!
From 2.30 to 5.30 p.m.: Acrobatics show. With the Guizhou Acrobatic Troup

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