LONDON (Reuters) - Imagine the Olympics Games void of music - the raising of the Olympic flag without the Olympic hymn, the parade of nations in a hushed stadium and synchronized swimming to the ...

The following is a partial social and cultural calendar of notable events taking place in China during the Olympics month of August.

LONDON, Aug 4 (Reuters) - Imagine the Olympics Games void of music - the raising of the Olympic flag without the Olympic hymn, the parade of nations in a hushed stadium and synchronized swimming to ...

Security has been a big issue for Olympic Games. Host countries have to balance security with the fun and the festivities. Now Beijing is struggling to find that balance. And as NPR's Anthony Kuhn ...

LAS CRUCES – New Mexico was represented on the slopes at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing this past month, though the equipment of choice was a soundboard rather than a pair of skis. Las ...

BEIJING — Gold and jade — which signify honor and virtue in Chinese culture — have been unveiled as the two key elements in the 2008 Beijing Olympic medals. The winning design for the gold medal ...

The Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games take place from 4-20 February. After hosting the opening ceremony, the iconic Bird’s Nest stadium will also host the closing ceremony. The 2022 Winter Paralympics ...