A number of cultural activities have been released in time for the Olympic Games in China.

Zhao Dongming, director of BOCOG Culture and Ceremonies Department, claimed that the Beijing Olympics would show the world a 'vivid, peaceful and joyful atmosphere'.

Mr Zhao also confirmed on July 27th the team had also finished putting up the Olympic images around the city in time for the games.

There is expected to be a series of cultural activities with Meet in Beijing 2008 as its theme. It is thought that this will increase tourism to China in the run-up to the games.

Nights include Asia Night, Africa Night, Latin America Night, Arab Night and a number of other song and dance shows.

During the Games, more than 20 Olympic Culture Squares will be set up in Beijing for people to watch the sport and take part in the organised activities.

It is thought that over 450,000 tourists will travel to Beijing in time for the opening ceremony of the Games on August 8th.

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