One world, One Dream—北京2008奥运口号发布
Slogan of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games unveiled
“One world, One Dream”, （同一个世界，同一个梦想）the slogan of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games was unveiled in Beijing Workers’ Gymnasium on June 26, 2005 by Mr. Li Changchun, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee.
""One World, One Dream," is an embodiment of the wisdom of hundreds of thousands of people. It expresses the firm belief of a great nation, with a long history of 5,000 years and on its way towards modernization, that is committed to peaceful development, a harmonious society and people"s happiness" said Liu Qi, president of the Beijing Organizing Committee for the Games of the XXIX Olympiad (BOCOG).
International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Jacques Rogge said in his congratulation letter to the BOCOG on hearing of the slogan: "The Olympic Games are unique in their ability to attract the world"s attention, using sport to promote peace and understanding.
"The IOC is delighted that BOCOG"s slogan for the 2008 Olympic Games has captured that Olympic spirit."
The English translation of the slogan is distinctive in sentence structure. The two "one"s are perfectly used in parallel, and the words "World" and "Dream" form a good match. The slogan is simple, meaningful, inspiring, and easy to remember, read and spread.
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The slogans of the Olympic Games:
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1988年 第24届夏季奥运会韩国汉城 Harmony and Progress 和谐、进步
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