Comments on: The Olympics Opening Ceremony

By: art

art — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 00:35:18 +0000

Here’s the link of the interview with Yao Ming, http://www.nbcolympics.com/vid.....INTV_JA031

By: art

art — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 00:31:29 +0000

I finally watched most of the opening ceremony on NBC’s Olympic website. I skipped many portions of the entrance of delegations; time was a constraining factor.

It was very impressive. The dancers running around the equator reminded me of the Chinese acrobats’ performance I saw as a child in the Philippines. The difference is that these dancers gave Circque-de-Soleil-like performances.

Jenny, when Li Ning was running on air on his way to light the torch, NBC showed Yao Ming saying in English “There’s Shanghai over there!” NBC also interviewed Yao Ming while Yao Ming held Lin Hao. The interviewer ended by thanking Lin Hao. To my amazement, Lin Hao replied in perfect English “Thank you. Thank you very much.” That little child is amazing. I loved seeing this little child walked right next to Yao Ming, and Yao Ming’s gentle touch with this child.

By: Obitoddkenobi

Obitoddkenobi — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 17:40:32 +0000

Very happy to have watched. Hardworking Chinese people should be very proud of this moment, and of the great performances. I thought Zhang Yimou demonstrated once again he is a director of great vision. The integration of pacing, the power of mass performance and individual high art was awe inspiring. China has come a long way in my lifetime. At moments like these, I am reminded of Zhou Enlai always reminding us not to forget those who dug the well.

By: Jenny Zhu

Jenny Zhu — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 13:34:18 +0000

Fredrik,
Yes, I think they were Su Wu Kong.

There are so many fantastic events to watch that I’ll definitely have post Olympic depression.

By: Fredrik

Fredrik — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 13:02:47 +0000

Like most people I thought it was a spectacular opening
cermony, but I think much of the effects was lost on TV
of course its impossible to capture this kind of performance
on a small TV-screen, but i thought they tended to get a little to close too often.

Highlights for me was the drummers in the beginning, the
type pad with the boxes, Tai Chi Quan performers and Li
Ning running high above to light the olympic fire.

A question, One of the part showed some chinese
puppets on string, and surrounding the wagon was
some yellowdressed figures. Was it meant to be Sun Wu Kong?

/Fredrik

By: ewong

ewong — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 05:41:15 +0000

it’s grandeous, spectacular, amazing… China gave their best and their all. 我很自豪！

By: art

art — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 22:20:06 +0000

The video link is not available for viewing. I think the IOC and Beijing are enforcing the licensing rights. I have read the news and saw pictures of the opening ceremonies. Looks pretty expensive to me.

By: May C

May C — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 20:12:34 +0000

I was so mesmerized by the amazing opening ceremonies! I can’t even point out one that I really loved as I love it all! I was quite impressed by the scrolls and the type pad with the people in boxes. It looked so perfect.

It was so spectacular and I am so proud of China. I just hope that the smog doesn’t affect the games or it would be such a shame to be hampered by that.