Slogan of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games unveiled

“One world, One Dream”, （同一个世界，同一个梦想）the slogan of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games was unveiled in Beijing Workers’ Gymnasium on June 26, 2005 by Mr. Li Changchun, a member of the Standing¹ Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee.

""One World, One Dream," is an embodiment of the wisdom of hundreds of thousands of people. It expresses the firm belief of a great nation, with a long history of 5,000 years and on its way towards modernization², that is committed to peaceful development, a harmonious³ society and people"s happiness" said Liu Qi, president of the Beijing Organizing Committee for the Games of the XXIX Olympiad (BOCOG).

International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Jacques Rogge said in his congratulation letter to the BOCOG on hearing of the slogan: "The Olympic Games are unique in their ability to attract the world"s attention, using sport to promote peace and understanding.

"The IOC is delighted that BOCOG"s slogan for the 2008 Olympic Games has captured that Olympic spirit."

The English translation of the slogan is distinctive⁴ in sentence structure. The two "one"s are perfectly⁵ used in parallel, and the words "World" and "Dream" form a good match. The slogan is simple, meaningful, inspiring, and easy to remember, read and spread.

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The slogans of the Olympic Games:

1984年 第23届夏季奥运会美国洛杉矶 Play part in History 参与历史

1988年 第24届夏季奥运会韩国汉城 Harmony and Progress 和谐、进步

1992年 第25届夏季奥运会西班牙巴塞罗那 Friends for life 永远的朋友

1996年 第26届夏季奥运会美国亚特兰大 The celebration of the century 世纪庆典

1998年 第18届冬季奥运会日本长野 From around the world to flower as one 让世界凝聚成一朵花

2000年 第27届夏季奥运会澳大利亚悉尼 Share the spirit 分享奥林匹克精神

2002年 第19届冬季奥运会美国盐湖城 Light the fire within 点燃心中之火

2004年 第28届夏季奥运会希腊雅典 Welcome Home 欢迎回家

2006年 第20届冬季奥运会意大利都灵 An Ever Burning Flame 永不熄灭的火焰