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Anticipation high for London´s Olympic hand-over segment

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Source: CCTV.com | 08-24-2008 14:33

Special Report:   2008 Beijing Olympic Games

London is still looking for ideas for its Olympic ceremonies. At London House, a serene courtyard near Beijing's Shichahai Lake, London's Mayor said the organisers are open to input.

London's Mayor Boris Johnson gestures during his speech at the London House in Beijing August 22, 2008. British Prime Minister Gordon Brown is attending the Olympic Games' closing ceremony which will see Johnson receive the Olympic flag from his Beijing counterpart, Guo Jinlong.REUTERS/Jason Lee (CHINA)
London's Mayor Boris Johnson gestures during his speech at the 
London House in Beijing August 22, 2008. 
REUTERS/Jason Lee (CHINA)

Mayor Johnson is confident about the hand-over segment, an eight-minute calling card inviting the world to reconvene in London in four years' time.

Expectations for tonight's performance are shared by UK tourists and athletes.

As the chairman of the London Olympic Park Reconstruction team, Johnson has initiated a legacy action plan. He's hoping world investors will contribute their ideas for the construction and development of the Park.

 

Editor:Du Xiaodan