News From Beijing 2008

About 600 performers from Beijing were in Hollywood California Saturday taking part in a large parade showcasing traditional Chinese culture to the American public and promoting the Beijing 2008 Summer Olympic Games. The event was jointly sponsored by Beijing and Los Angeles municipal governments, and attracted thousands of local residents and tourists. L.A. Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa said during the inauguration of the event that it was a great honour for Los Angeles that Beijing chose it as the only U.S. city to hold such a gala. Los Angeles is competing against Chicago to become the U.S. candidate for the 2016 Summer Olympic Games.