Volunteers hold national flags while preparing to enter the Olympic National Stadium, known as the Bird's Nest, during a rehearsal prior to the opening of the Olympic Games, in Beijing, China, Wednesday, July 30, 2008.
Volunteers hold national flags as they prepare to enter the Olympic National Stadium, known as the Bird's Nest, during a rehearsal prior to the opening of the Olympic Games, in Beijing, China, Wednesday, July 30, 2008.
Performers dressed in Chinese traditional costume prepare near the Olympic National Stadium, known as the Bird's Nest, during a rehearsal prior to the opening of the Olympic Games, in Beijing, China, Wednesday, July 30, 2008.
Volunteers hold national flags as they prepare to enter the Olympic National Stadium, known as the Bird's Nest, during a rehearsal prior to the opening of the Olympic Games in a little more than a week, in Beijing, China, Wednesday, July 30, 2008.
Volunteers hold national flags as they prepare to enter the Olympic National Stadium, known as the Bird's Nest, during a rehearsal prior to the opening of the Olympic Games, in Beijing, China, Wednesday, July 30, 2008.
Chinese workers clean inside the Olympic National Aquatic Centre in Beijing, China, Wednesday, July 30, 2008. The Beijing Olympic Games will start on August 8.
Chinese performers prepare to enter the Olympic National Stadium, known as the Bird's Nest, during a rehearsal prior to the opening of the Olympic Games, in Beijing, China, Wednesday, July 30, 2008.
Performers dressed up in Chinese traditional warrior costumes stand in front of the Olympic National Stadium, known as the Bird's Nest, during a rehearsal prior to the opening of the Olympic Games, in Beijing, China, Wednesday, July 30, 2008.
A Chinese performer wraps up the stage in front of the television broadcast tower during rehearsal for the Beijing Olympics at the Olympic Green in Beijing, China, Wednesday, July 30, 2008.
Performers wait to enter the National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest, for a rehearsal of the Olympic opening ceremony in Beijing, Wednesday, July 30, 2008. The 2008 Beijing Olympic Games open on August 8.
People watch a rehearsal of the Olympic opening ceremony from a viewing tower at the Olympic Green in Beijing, Wednesday, July 30, 2008. The 2008 Beijing Olympic Games open on August 8.
Chinese cheerleaders rehearse during test matches at the Beach Volleyball venue for the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China, Wednesday, July 30, 2008.
Performers push their drums as they rush out from the National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest, after a rehearsal of the Olympic opening ceremony in Beijing, Wednesday, July 30, 2008.
Chinese paramilitary police officers in anti-riot gear take part in a drill in front of the beach volleyball venue for the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, Wednesday, July 30, 2008.
A child tastes candy made into the shape of the Olympic rings on a street in Chengdu, in southwest China's Sichuan province Tuesday, July 29, 2008. The Beijing Olympic torch relay will travel through the quake-hit Sichuan province from August 3-5, the last relay leg before Beijing.