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Archive for June 8th, 2008
Beijing Olympic – Beijing Olympics 2008 100 days countdown ceremony to be held in Nepal
Sunday, June 8th, 2008KATHMANDU, April 25 (Xinhua) — Nepal will hold a Beijing Olympics 2008 100 days countdown ceremony on April 30 in capital Kathmandu.
According to a press release issued by the organizers, thousands of people including sports persons and students will gather at the Dashratha Stadium in the capital at 7:00 am (0115 GMT), and a march past will be held.
Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala will inaugurate the program.
The program will release balloons by chief guest, and some cultural and sports demonstrations will be given during the program.
Organized by the National Sports Council and Nepal Olympic Committee, the ceremony will last for one day and will be the biggest program held in Nepal for the Beijing 2008 Olympics.
(Source: en.beijing2008.cn)
Children Chinese – Terra Cotta Army
Sunday, June 8th, 2008
Terra Cotta Army
Can you imagine digging in your yard one day, and discovering a life-sized terracotta soldier, made completely out of clay over 2000 years ago, buried in your back yard? That’s what happened in China in 1974!
By the time archaeologists had finished digging, they had uncovered over 6000 life-size terracotta soldiers! Some of the statues they found are kneeling with terracotta bows, ready to shoot. Some have moustaches. Some have armor. Archaeologists also found terracotta horses, spears, and chariots – all life-size, all made out of clay! And each is unique. No two look alike.
What were they doing there? Who made them? And why?
For the answers, explore the links below.
(Source: ancienthistory.mrdonn.org)
