Spectators posing for pictures outside the Birds Nest before the Opening Ceremony of Beijing 2008 Paralympics, yesterday.
The Beijing 2008 Paralympic flag is escorted into the Birds Nest during the opening ceremonies. The Paralympics flag is being hoisted and flies during the Paralympic Games.
The Chinese Paralympic Delegation enters the Birds Nest. Hundreds of Children dressed in costumes welcomed the athletes during the opening cermonies. Nearly 90,000 people filled the Birds Nest for the Opening Ceremonies. Xinhua Photos
More than 4,000 disabled athletes will participate in the Beijing 2008 Paralympics from 148 counries and regions.
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