"A picture is worth a thousand words" is sufficient to describe the headlines today. The front page today consists of one big picture of the Olympic symbol with each circle representing one topic: the opening ceremony, world leaders in Beijing, the fate of the Chinese men’s soccer team, the first Olympic gold and the people of Beijing. Each topic is covered in meticulous details by almost every page of the paper today. You will get more than enough information on the Beijing 2008 Olympics.

I can certainly understand the over-emphasis on the Olympics for almost seven years. After all, this is the event that every single Chinese feels and lives. No matter where you are, who you are and how indifferent you think you are, if you are Chinese, you probably feel your heart beat a little faster when you hear the Beijing 2008 Olympics.

Today, people from every corner of the world gather to witness the best China has to offer. Whether you like or hate it, you will hear the Chinese voice, feel the Chinese vibe and understand Chinese culture.

Even if you are not Chinese, there is still something to celebrate. Out of our routine lives, something close to extraordinary happens today. So whether you are watching the games at home or at a bar, with family or friends, sit still and let China rock you!

Zaobao! Zabao! is a daily article by Li Yizhong that translates and puts into brief perspective the headlines of the Shanghai Morning Post's daily newspaper. Read more of his work on the Zaobao! Zaobao! blog.