From correspondents in Asia Pacific, 05:00 PM IST

Spectators are being treated to an eclectic mix of Chinese and western music to keep them at ease during the Olympics.

Played during breaks between competitions, the tracks are being punctuated with the odd commentary.

Blondie's 'The Tide Is High' has turned out to be a favourite at the weightlifting venue.

Apart from the obligatory Beijing Welcomes You, one of the Beijing Games' theme songs, artists from Taiwan are having their voices heard loud and clear.

Popular Hong Kong singer Emil Chau is also performing on the sidelines of the Beijing Games.

Breakdancing Fuwa, the five stylised animals who are the official mascots of the Beijing Olympics, and cheerleaders called the 'Beijing Dream Dancers' are hamming it up for basketball fans.

(Staff Writer, © IANS)