Filed under: Thoughts much? | Tags: 2008, Beijing, gymnastics, Olympics, Opening Ceremonies, track and field
I’m sorry that I don’t have a lot of time to write about the opening ceremonies for the 2008 Olympics, but I will say this: Absolutely Breathtaking.
There was so much symbolism, tradition, new technologies, and beautiful choreography. Some of my favorite parts:
1. The 2008 drums that light up in a pattern.
2. The dancers who painted the nature scene with their bodies.
3. The dance where they were acknowledging China’s naval achievements.
4. The REALLY symbolic Tai-Chi dance with the young school children in the center
5. The people dressed in green with the lit-up suits who ran and created the shape of the bird.
There were no markings on the floor at all. EVERYTHING WAS SO PRECISE! A lot of money was spent on that opening ceremony, and they got what they paid for. It was one of the most beautiful things I have ever laid my eyes on. I can only imagine what it would have been like to be there.
Well, the gymnastics are on right now, which is my second favorite olympic sport (my first is track and field), so I’m going to go. I’ll be sure to put up another post later.
