Fireworks are displayed at the opening ceremony of the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games in the National Stadium in Beijing on September 6, 2008.

Photo taken on September 6, 2008 shows the countdown firework during the opening ceremony of the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games at the National Stadium in Beijing.

Photo taken on September 6, 2008 shows the art performance during the opening ceremony of the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games at the National Stadium in Beijing.

(Xinhua News Agency September 6, 2008)