Gardeners decorate a sculpture with flowers in Beijing, capital of China, on July 17, 2008. As the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games draws near, streets and lanes have been decorated with parterres and Olympic symbols. (Xinhua Photo)

Photo taken on July 16, 2008 shows the softball-shaped parterre at Fengtai Sports Center of Beijing, capital of China. As the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games draws near, streets and lanes have been decorated with parterres and Olympic symbols.(Xinhua Photo)