good afternoon!

before i introduce our cultural programs, i want to tell you one thing first about XX. you're going to have a great time in beijing.

china has its own sport legends. back to song dynasty, about the 11th century, people started to play a game called cuju, which is regarded as the origin of ancient football. the game was very popular and women were also participating. now, you will understand why our women football team is so good today.

cultural events will unfold each year, from XX to XX. we will stage multi-disciplined cultural programs, such as concerts, exhibitions, art competitions and camps which will involve young people from around the world. during the olympics, they will be staged in the olympic village and the city for the benefit of the athletes.

our ceremonies will give china's greatest-and the world's greatest artists a stage for celebrating the common aspirations¹ of humanity² and the unique heritage³ of our culture and the olympic movement.

at last, i believe that beijing will prove to be a land of wonders to athletes, spectators⁴ and the worldwide television audience alike⁵. come and join us.

thank you, mr. president. thank you all.