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worst Opening Ceremony ever, bar none
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one massive boring disappointment.
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.Wasn't going to watch at all - had to suffer Hannah Montana DVD until grandaughter went to bed. Tuned in to BBC1 when Peru entered the arena and watched the rest. Despite my scepticism I must say the lighting of the cauldron and the fireworks that followed were quite spectacular. So sad to see Muhammad Ali being held up, Parkinsons is such a cruel disease. Afraid I had to eat some of my words from earlier in the day - but..... Macca was dreadful.
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"Coubertin's initial vision of the Modern Olympics featured both athletic competitions and artistic achievements.[8] As the modern Olympics have evolved into a celebration of sport, it is in the opening ceremonies that one can see the most of Coubertin's ideal. The ceremonies typically start with the raising of the host country's flag and a performance of its national anthem.[5][6] The host nation then presents artistic displays of music, singing, dance, and theater representative of its culture, history, and the current Olympic game motto.[7] Since the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow, the artistic presentations have continued to grow in scale and complexity. The opening ceremony at the Beijing Games, for example, reportedly cost US$100 million (€75 million) with much of the cost incurred in the artistic portion of the ceremony.[9]"
So, it is expected that the host country offers a spectacle that reflects its culture, history, art, and future.There was a narrative to the ceremony last night, and for those watching from outside the UK, I am sure they will have plenty of help interpreting the imagery.
I cannot remember much of the Beijing opening ceremony, except for the precision and scale. I definitely cannot remember anything much at all from previous Olympics. I doubt I will forget Danny Boyles presentation any time soon. All in all, I thought it an excellent entertainment...
From Wiki
"Coubertin's initial vision of the Modern Olympics featured both athletic competitions and artistic achievements.[8] As the modern Olympics have evolved into a celebration of sport, it is in the opening ceremonies that one can see the most of Coubertin's ideal. The ceremonies typically start with the raising of the host country's flag and a performance of its national anthem.[5][6] The host nation then presents artistic displays of music, singing, dance, and theater representative of its culture, history, and the current Olympic game motto.[7] Since the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow, the artistic presentations have continued to grow in scale and complexity. The opening ceremony at the Beijing Games, for example, reportedly cost US$100 million (€75 million) with much of the cost incurred in the artistic portion of the ceremony.[9]"
So, it is expected that the host country offers a spectacle that reflects its culture, history, art, and future.There was a narrative to the ceremony last night, and for those watching from outside the UK, I am sure they will have plenty of help interpreting the imagery.
I cannot remember much of the Beijing opening ceremony, except for the precision and scale. I definitely cannot remember anything much at all from previous Olympics. I doubt I will forget Danny Boyles presentation any time soon. All in all, I thought it an excellent entertainment...
Can't understand the unfavourable comparisons to Beijing, that robotic, souless show. Remember, the people in last night's event were there because they wanted to be there, they volunteered and they looked to be having a great time, the audience was engaged like never before. I was so jealous, even OH said he would have blown a few pence to be there, he's a Yorkshireman so that's praise indeed. The cauldron lighting was the finest I've ever seen, especially as it focused on the future.
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