This is the Opening Ceremony for the 2008 Pre-Olympic Scientific Conference. Over 7o countries are represented here in Guangzhou China. Although the conference is mainly English spoken presentations, in this Ceremony it was all in Chinese, so we had to wear headphones that had translators speaking English for us (and most of the other non-Chinese speaking people)
This was the first night we were at the conference. Because this is the first time this conference is considered part of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games security is very tight. These Chinese students are making name badges for us that we are required to wear everywhere we go. There are 2,000 conference attendees and over 10,000 staff (which includes security officers).
The main banquet hall for dinner one evening. The entertainment on the front stage was excellent.
There is beautiful Chinese art in every presentation hall. Simply gorgeous.
At breakfast Beth and Dr. Schempp deep in conversation!
2 comments:
What a wonderful post, Emily. Karen told us you were able to get to China and we're praying for your health and safety - and a safe return. Thanks for adding us to your list. I'll be checking "The Jones Wire" regularly.
We missed you in Bella Vista - maybe next year!
Love, Aunt Diane
great pics em...looking forward to hearing all about it...have fun and be safe!!
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