Should Confucius appear at the opening ceremony of Beijing Olymplic Games?

Should Confucius appear at the opening ceremony of Beijing Olymplic Games?
Aug 2, 2007 01:16
YVONNE Points: Join Date: Nov 29, 2004 Status: offline	In recent days, some people have supported that Confucius should appear at the opening ceremony of Beijing 2008 Olympic Games because he is the representative of Chinese traditional culture. Nowadays, China has always stated to build a harmonious society. Confucius' thought is in accordance with this so he is the best spokesman for China. The Olympic Games offers the best chance to publicize Chinese culture and national image. But what is the image of China? Why not choose other historical people? Such questions have been posed by those objectors. They say that China should not just rely on those historical figures, traditional culture, Qipao, Han costumes to attract foreigners' eyes. Why not emphasize the achievements that China has scored in recent years? China has become modernized. Any comments? Should Confucius appear at the opening ceremony of Beijing 2008 Olympic Games?

Aug 2, 2007 01:16

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In recent days, some people have supported that Confucius should appear at the opening ceremony of Beijing 2008 Olympic Games because he is the representative of Chinese traditional culture. Nowadays, China has always stated to build a harmonious society. Confucius' thought is in accordance with this so he is the best spokesman for China.

The Olympic Games offers the best chance to publicize Chinese culture and national image. But what is the image of China? Why not choose other historical people? Such questions have been posed by those objectors. They say that China should not just rely on those historical figures, traditional culture, Qipao, Han costumes to attract foreigners' eyes. Why not emphasize the achievements that China has scored in recent years? China has become modernized.

Any comments? Should Confucius appear at the opening ceremony of Beijing 2008 Olympic Games?

Aug 2, 2007 03:05	#1
MAY001 Points: Join Date: Sep 28, 2005 Status: Offline	Not only Confucius, but also Lao Tzu, Chuang-tzu, Mozi...... LOL

Aug 2, 2007 21:13	#2
KEVIN0518 Points: Join Date: Mar 13, 2007 Status: Offline	Olympic Games is a stage for China to display herself. Brilliant culture and long history should not be missed. Let those ancient sages be the 'spokesmen' for China.

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