The cauldron of the Beijing Paralympic Games is lit by Chinese athleticsathlete Hou Bin during the opening ceremony of the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games in the National Stadium in Beijing, China, Sept. 6, 2008.

Photo taken on Sept. 6, 2008 shows the art performance during the opening ceremony of the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games in the National Stadium in Beijing, China.

Fireworks are displayed at the opening ceremony of the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games held in the National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest, in Beijing, China, Sept. 6, 2008.

Fireworks are displayed at the opening ceremony of the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games in the National Stadium in Beijing, China, Sept. 6, 2008.