Beijing plans grand 100-day countdown celebrations

Journalists at the briefingZhao said another point of the cultural activities will be the unveiling of the host (hostess) costumes of the Olympic award ceremonies. The host team includes 337 hostesses and 180 flag-raisers.

On the preparation for sports presentations at the Games, Zhao said over 800 artists, including a number of foreigners, have been available through training and rehearsals, and they will interact with spectators via audio, video, flash and other media.