The Olympics are finally here for China
By ahgong
@ahgong (10064)
Singapore
August 8, 2008 8:14am CST
Watching the opening ceremony now on TV.
The efforts that they put into hosting the Olympics is really something that you have to admire.
10 months of training. Years of sweat and toil to get the stadium up and running.
The amount of technology to make the show possible.
And not to mention, the sheer number of people involved. I am sure the logistics are a nightmare to manage.
Yet they managed to do it.
They put up a really beautiful show. With lots of light works, fireworks and lively performances, it is really a sight to behold!
Congratulations China!! For pulling off one of the best show in this century!
Half way through the show now! Looking forward to more performances!
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@ahgong (10064)
• Singapore
8 Aug 08
Well, the opening was really interesting. All that visual simulation from the lights, costumes and performances.
And the spectacular fireworks. And sitting at home on my couch, I get to admire the full aerial view of the fireworks. It is really beautiful!
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@poohgal (6845)
• Singapore
11 Aug 08
Yea. I watched part of it. It's pretty impressive. It really shows how determined the Chinese is to show the world that they can do it.
To the Chinese, 'Face' is everything. They cannot afford to slip and I'm glad they didn't.
I was particularly touched by the part where YM walked out with the China Flag with the little 9 yr boy who courageously saved his friends during the Sze Chuan earthquake. It's great that they honor this 'little' hero. 
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So embarrassing! I am looking at a hero, and I know nothing about it!
@applefreak (3130)
• Singapore
8 Aug 08
yes i'm watching the opening ceremony now too. it's really amazing what they've come up with. love the drum display, the unity of all the men is really touching.
it's interesting to see the representatives from all the countries. can see from their face how proud they are to represent their country to take part in the olympics. makes me wish i had trained much more harder when i was younger. can't wait for the games to begin.
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@ahgong (10064)
• Singapore
8 Aug 08
Well, it was interesting to see the opening of the show.
Very colorful and exciting. All with the visual simulation from the lights, colorful costumes and performances are all very nice to watch.
Especially the fireworks. And watching it at home gives the added advantage of being able to view the full aerial show!
Once the contingents from the different countries started, it got a little boring. heh heh heh... finally, it is over!
More performances!!!
@chenmeiyi (972)
• China
8 Aug 08
i think it is really a precedented success for china.
the feast is so wonderful and magicial,it shows our ancient four inventions ,our
history,our traditions as well as modern development,our progress.
congratulations to china.
i am prond of china.
cheers.
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@ahgong (10064)
• Singapore
11 Aug 08
I must really agree with you on that. The performances and the opening ceremony is really something!
Very nice to watch! And very interesting as well.
The whole event was very well coordinated. That is something I really admire. Cos the number of people involved, the rigging of the stage, the logistics... my gawd! It must have been one nightmare after another.
And they really pulled it all off beautifully.
Wonderful!
@sunny69316 (638)
• China
8 Aug 08
It is one of the best Olympics opening ceremony that I had seen!No pain,no gains.I like the fireworks,the shows,the songs...How wonderful it is!
@winzpc (2354)
• Indonesia
8 Aug 08
The opening ceremony is very amazing. I can't say in word the man which walk in air with the rope in his body. It is creative from the steering committee. The fireworks is look very beautiful and elegant with the background of the city. The city is unlight this night to make the fireworks became more beautiful and obviously to see. Congratulation China have a success opening ceremony
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@ahgong (10064)
• Singapore
11 Aug 08
I too was surprised that they light up the Olympic Torch at the stadium this way.
Very interesting way to do it. So different from all the other lighting ceremony I have seen thus far.
I thought they are going to use the traditional bow and arrow and shoot the flame into the Torch!
Very nice touch to the ending indeed!
@ahyekidkjbg1966 (2)
•
8 Aug 08
have you heard what they did to your best athlete oh my god please do some research before you put crap like that on - they invented fireworks it should look good have you seen the news this week or dont you like the truth id be disgusted to say i lived there even though im from the uk i dont know what to say after reading all this about it being AMAZING AND SO HARD WORK AND THIS AND THAT
lets face it wot the hell is china all about????
@ahgong (10064)
• Singapore
11 Aug 08
I too am confused when I was reading this post.
I have no idea what this fella is trying to say.
No heads or tails of what he is trying to put across.
Can you clarify or clear up some of your posting to try and bring what you are trying to say across clearer?
@beryljiayou (27)
• China
9 Aug 08
I'm a Chinese. I know we've done our best to serve the worldwide athletes. What do you mean by "have you heard what they did to your best athlete", "have you seen the news this week" and "wot the hell is china all about????"
Say it directly and don't confuse the public opinion. Thanks!
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