Original: The 2008 Summer Olympics , officially known as the Games of the XXIX Olympiad , were a major international multi-sport event that took place in Beijing , China , from August 8 to August 24 , 2008 .
Simplified: The 2008 Summer Olympics , officially known as the Games of the XXIX Olympiad , were celebrated in Beijing , People 's Republic of China from August 8 to August 24 .