This is the Beijing National Stadium, also known as the "Bird's Nest" for its architecture. It was completed in March this year and will host the main track and field competitions for the 2008 Summer Olympics, as well as the opening and closing ceremonies.
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The new year is abundant in cultural and sports events and gives you the chance to experience unforgettable moments by visiting different countries and cities. Here’s a list of some of the major events in 2008:
11th January - during the whole year
European Capital of Culture 2008 Liverpool.
16th March
The 2008 Formula 1 World Championship begins in Melbourne, Australia.
14th May
The UEFA Cup Final: City of Manchester Stadium in Manchester.
21st May
The UEFA Champions League Final: Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow.
07th June – 29th June
UEFA Euro 2008 Championship tournament in Austria and Switzerland: Zurich, Geneva, Berne, Basel, Klagenfurt, Innsbruck, Salzburg, and Vienna.
14th June – 14th September
Expo 2008 Zaragoza, Spain - under the theme: “Water and Sustainable Development”.
08th August – 24th August
The 2008 Summer Olympics: Beijing, China
30th December
The Burj Dubai expected to be completed. It will be the world's tallest building.
