This television grab taken from Chinese television channel CCTV on August 8, 2008 shows an aerial view of fireworks lighting up the sky after Former Chinese gymnastics champion Li Ning lit the Olympic cauldron during the opening ceremony of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games at the National Stadium in Beijing, also known as the "Bird's Nest".The three-hour show is set to see more than 15,000 performers showcase the nation's ancient history and its development.[Agencies]