Beijing Olympics 2008

The Official website of Beijing Olympics 2008: http://www.beijing2008.cn/

To download the wallpapers and screensavers: http://en.beijing2008.cn/funpage/download/

Olympism

"Olympism is a philosophy of life, exalting and combining in a balanced whole the qualities of body, will and mind. Blending sport with culture and education, Olympism seeks to create a way of life based on the joy found in effort, the educational value of good example and respect for universal fundamental ethical principles."

(http://www.olympic.org/uk/passion/studies/index_uk.asp)

Info on the Beijing 2008 mascots Fuwa (representing the 5 elements - Water, Wood, Fire, Earth and Metal): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fuwa and http://en.beijing2008.cn/spirit/beijing2008/graphic/n214068254.shtml

celebrating Beijing Olympics

From The Age:

Aussie stamp-coin released for Beijing

June 24, 2008 - 11:57AM

An Australian coin shaped as a postage stamp has been created to commemorate the Beijing Olympic Games.

Produced by the Perth Mint, one side of the 50 cent "stamp-coin" features the mythical Chinese dragon and the Australian Olympic Committee logo.

The other side reproduces the usual image of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

Only 8,000 of the coins will be released across the country in a tribute to the Chinese belief in the lucky number eight, Australia Post said.

The limited edition 50c stamp-coin would go on sale priced at $89.95, Australia Post said. Group philatelic manager Noel Leahy said the stamp-coin represented China's proud history and culture.

"With the Beijing Olympic Games set to be one of the most spectacular and innovative Games of all time, we thought this was a fitting event to commemorate on Australia's first-ever stamp-coin," Mr Leahy said.

The stamp-coin will be available from Australia Post outlets from Tuesday.

© 2008 AAP

(image from: NineMsn news)

I want to have this... i'm checking it now at Australian Post Shop.