Fireworks explode over the National Stadium during the second full dress rehearsal of the opening ceremony of Beijing 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, capital of China, Aug. 2, 2008.

The opening ceremony of the 29th Olympic Games started at 8 p.m. Friday in the National Stadium in Beijing. Attending the ceremony are Chinese President Hu Jintao and more than 80 heads of state and government and royals.