Photo taken on July 24, 2008 shows the gate of the Olympic Village in Beijing, capital of China. The Olympic Village will be formally opened to the athletes from around the world on July 27. The Beijing Olympic Games will be held on August 8-24.

Photo taken on July 23, 2008 shows the cafeteria in the Olympic Village in Beijing, capital of China. The Olympic Village will be formally opened to the athletes from around the world on July 27. The Beijing Olympic Games will be held on August 8-24.

A member of New Zealand's delegation walks in the Olympic Village in Beijing, capital of China, July 24, 2008. The Olympic Village will be formally opened to the athletes from around the world on July 27. The Beijing Olympic Games will be held on August 8-24.

Red lanterns decorate a path in the Olympic Village in Beijing, capital of China, July 23, 2008. The Olympic Village will be formally opened to the athletes from around the world on July 27. The Beijing Olympic Games will be held on August 8-24.