Themesong

Bei jing huan ying ni, wei ni kai tian bi di…this BJ Olympic theme song is sooo meaningful that I fell in love with it the moment I heard it on the TV. It really touches the hearts of the people, especially us Chinese stranded in foreign lands. Oh well, not really stranded…it’s just that we kinda lost our true identity in an indirect manner. Chinese immigrants are either classified as second or third class citizens in other countries, but never first class, no matter how smart, intelligent, reputable or rich they are. Sad to say also, most overseas Chinese today can’t even speak or write Chinese at all. Seems like..they lost their culture and traditions. Like me..:-P

The song depicts Beijing or China’s warmest welcome to the people around the world, regardless of whether you are black, white, red or yellow, you’re very much invited to visit China and experience her beautiful landscape, enriching history and hospitable Chinese. Makes me really proud to be a Chinese though not in nationality, but in blood, inheritance and race. God bless all Chinese, China and Beijing always!!

I found this English translation of Welcome to Beijing (Bei Jing Huan Ying Ni)'s lyrics along with the Pinyin for those who doesn't know how to read Chinese like me on the internet:

Let’s embrace another morning and enjoy its ever new air.
Ying jie ling yi ge chen xi, dai lai quan xin kong qi.

With the fragrance of tea, it smells different. But it feels great, full of friendship.

Qi xi gai bian qing wei bu bian, cha xiang tiao man qing yi.

Our door is always open. We are waiting for you open-armed.
Wo jia da men chang da kai, kai fang huai bao deng ni.

After a big hug, you'll feel close with us. And surely you will love this place.

Yong bao guo jiu you le mo qi, ni jiu hui ai shang zhe li.

Our guests, no matter where you come from, please feel at home.

Bu guan yuan jin dou shi ke ren, qing bu yong ke qi.

We promised to get together here. So welcome!

Xiang yue hao le zai yi qi, wo men huan ying ni.

We cultivate Chinese evergreen in the garden. All the time, it is producing a new legend.

Wo jia zhong zhe wan nian qing, kai fang mei duan chuan qi.

In the soil rich in traditions, we plant. Hope everything we plant here leaves you a great experience.

Wei chuan tong de tu rang bo zhong, wei ni liu xia hui yi.

Our guests, no matter we've met before or not, please feel at ease.

Mo sheng shu xi dou shi ke ren, qing bu yong ju li.

Even if you have been here for many times, you won't feel bored 'cause we have vast new things for you.

Di ji ci lai mei guan xi, you tai duo hua ti.

Welcome to Beijing; we've done a lot for your visit.

Bei jing huan ying ni, wei ni kai tian bi di.

Its charm in ever changing is full of life.

Liu dong zhong de mei li, chong man zhe chao qi.

Welcome to Beijing; let's breathe together in the sunshine.

Bei jing huan ying ni, zai tai yang xia fen xiang hu xi.

Let's establish new records here in China.

Zai huang tu di shua xin cheng ji.

Our door is always open. We are open armed, ready to embrace the world.

Wo jia da men chang da kai, kai huai rong na tian di.

5000-year-old China is flashing a youthful smile, waiting for the day.

Sui yue zhan fang qing chun xiao rong, huan jie zhe ge re qi.

Our guests, no matter where you come from, please feel at home.

Tian da di da dou shi peng you, qing bu yong ke qi.

We paint pictures and write poems to express the joy for your coming.

Hua yi shi yi dai xiao yi, zhi wei deng dai ni.

Welcome to Beijing; like moving music, our hospitality will warm your heart.

Bei jing huan ying ni, xiang ying yue gan dong ni.

Let's try to challenge ourselves.

Rang wo men dou jia you qu chao yue zi ji.

Welcome to Beijing; people who have dreams are all bravo.

Bei jing huan ying ni, you meng xiang shei dou liao bu qi.

If only you keep the courage, miracles will happen.

You yong qi jiu hui you qi ji.

Welcome to Beijing; we've done a lot for your visit.

Bei jing huan ying ni, wei ni kai tian bi di.

Its charm in ever changing is full of life.

Liu dong zhong de mei li, chong man zhe chao qi.

Welcome to Beijing; let's breathe together in the sunshine.

Bei jing huan ying ni, zai tai yang xia fen xiang hu xi.

Let's establish new records here in China.

Zai huang tu di shua xin cheng ji.

Our door is always open. We are waiting for you open-armed.

Wo jia da men chang da kai, kai fang huai bao deng ni.

After a big hug, you'll feel close with us. And surely you will love this place.

Yong bao guo jiu you le mo qi, ni jiu hui ai shang zhe li.

Our guests, no matter where you come from, please feel at home.

Bu guan yuan jin dou shi ke ren, qing bu yong ke qi.

We promised to get together here. So welcome!

Xiang yue hao le zai yi qi, wo men huan ying ni.

P/s: I always thought that Bei Jing Huan Ying Ni is Beijing welcomes you in direct translation. Hmmm,kinda different from Welcome to Beijing, coz the direct translation sounded more ‘warm’ than the second.

To those who haven’t been to Beijing, I truly and genuinely recommend you to visit this historical city (for those who are afraid of cold weathers, I strongly advise you not to go during the winter season i.e. from Nov – Feb). A metropolitan, Beijing today carries a fusion of both oriental and western ideology in its architectural buildings, landscape and lifestyles. It is really amazing to see how the Chinese has managed to rebuild this city into one of the most reputable cities in the world after series of endless war. Even the ‘gu gong’ is still standing with pride today, and not forgetting the magnificent Great Wall of China…the moment I saw this wonder of the world, I really thank God for blessing and loving His Chinese so much! Look at the below photo which we took!

Mr PA got me all the Fu-Was so I will always remember that Bei Jing Huan Ying Wo (Ni)!!!! Way to Go!!!