China :: 888

 

 

©2008 Kara Christie Murphy

888 License Plate, Beijing. In Chinese culture, the number 8 has an auspicious meaning because in Mandarin eight sounds similar to the word for prosper or wealth. People pay large sums to have lucky personal numbers — from phone numbers to license plates. While in Beijing, I wondered how much this license plate cost it’s owner? Remember to watch the Olympic Opening Ceremony, which will start today at 8:08:08PM in Beijing.