Campers bid Aloha, but Olympic memories linger (photos attached)

Updated：2007-08-16

(BEIJING, August 14) -- Aloha.

More than 300 students from around the world bid a tearful goodbye at Beijing No. 80 High School as the 2007 Good Luck Beijing Summer Camp drew to a memorable close.

International campers will not forget their good times in the Olympic City and no doubt they will tell their schoolmates, friends and family members about their China experience and prepare to meet again in the crossroads of the East.

Campers thanked the Beijing Municipal Education Commission and the Media and Communications Department of the Beijing Organizing Committee for the Games of the XXIX Olympiad (BOCOG) and wished the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games a resounding success.

During their four-day stay in China's Olympic City, the young campers attended some Good Luck Beijing sport events, toured the city's scenic spots and cultural relics and spent one day as guests in ordinary Beijing families. Campers participated in games, showed off typical products from their native countries, felt the charm of the Olympic host city and experienced the preparatory efforts underway for next year's Olympics.

Greek and Chinese students sing Greek songs as the camp draws to an end.

Greek and Chinese students sing Greek songs as the camp draws to an end.

Saying good-bye is difficult.

The campers watch 2007 World Rowing Junior Championships on August 11.

The campers cheer for Slovenian athletes at 2007 World rowing Junior Championships.

Focusing on the Bird's Nest

The campers visit Beijing Planning Exhibition Hall.

Norwegian students pose for a picture in front of the board marking the countdown to the 29th Olympics.

On August 13, the campers ascend Great Wall

Campers tour Chinese Ethnic Culture Park.

Campers learn how to make dumpling at a Beijing family.

Egyptian students in a mini fashion show.

Campers wear tee-shirts with signatures.