IOC officials observed every aspect of the Olympic activities, and offered their opinions.[CCTV]

The Olympic officials from around the world gathered at the Olympic Cultural Square in the Sky Palace of Beijing's International Trade Center. Olympic cultural activities are held here every day. The officials were impressed with the organization as well as with the shows.

The officials observed every aspect of the Olympic activities, and offered their opinions.

There are 26 Olympic Cultural Squares in Beijing during the Games. People can see the performances and enjoy the Olympic atmosphere...all free of charge. The officials also experienced traditional Chinese culture themselves, by attempting such things as Chinese calligraphy and learning to make cloisonne vases.

(CCTV August 18, 2008)