The opening of the Olympics

[Gearoidin]

I tremendously enjoyed the drummers. I didn’t think of war drums at all. They explained, if you listened, that the drums were replicas of a drum discovered in a Chinese tomb about 5 years ago that has proven to be one of the oldest musical instruments in the world. So, I think they were trying to demonstrate how their culture created the foundations of early music, and that rhythm, like music, brings people together as a common language. Until the Renaissance, China was one of the greatest civilizations on earth, and I simply think they wanted people to remember that.

Now, the children handing off the Chinese flag to the soldiers, as the “protectors of the state and society”… THAT was a bit creepy.

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I agree. I thought the drummers were fantastic but I also love group taiko drumming, very common at Japanese festivals. The fireworks were wonderful too but that was to be expected.
Gearoidin

 

[Kelly]

and here in California, we love our beach volleyball girls!!!

Why do the women have to wear such skimpy bikinis? I watched some of the men’s event yesterday. They were dressed in baggy shorts and shirts. What’s up with the girls outfits? They seem ridiculous and uncomfortable, if you ask me.

 

[CTA1967]

Why do the women have to wear such skimpy bikinis? I watched some of the men’s event yesterday. They were dressed in baggy shorts and shirts. What’s up with the girls outfits? They seem ridiculous and uncomfortable, if you ask me.

I could say the same about men’s diving…