(Agencies2008-07-30)

Colourful lights lit the National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest at the Olympic Green in Beijing July 29, 2008. The Olympics opening and closing ceremonies, athletics and football final will be staged at the National Stadium during the Beijing Olympic Games.

Performers dressed as soldiers from the Qin Dynasty (221-206 BC) prepare for a rehearsal in front of the National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest, at the Olympic Green in Beijing, July 30, 2008.

A performer dressed as a soldier from the Qin Dynasty (221-206 BC) has his makeup done for a rehearsal in front of the National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest, at the Olympic Green in Beijing, July 30, 2008.

A performer dressed as a soldier from the Qin Dynasty (221-206 BC) has his makeup done for a rehearsal in front of the National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest, at the Olympic Green in Beijing, July 30, 2008.