So, like a good Classics nerd, I've been eagerly awaiting the opening ceremonies to the Olympics all day. So far the ceremonies have been good. There was one glitch here in Colorado, though, because apparently rain was disrupting the signal and the station was without sound for about ten or fifteen minutes. That was really great when you're trying to figure out the symbolism behind what was going on. Eventually it was fixed.
For one, I think it's always great when the Olympics are held in an "old" country. With that you get a ceremony that is very rich with history and culture. When your civilization is 3000 or 5000 years old, you have a lot to share and a lot to tell. It's always just so much more exciting. I think that's what makes these opening ceremonies in China so cool. And, of course, the opening ceremonies to the Athens games in 2004 were extra special.
The parade of nations is always fun. I give a little cheer to the Greek team. Yay for the birthplace of the games! And I always eagerly await the Dutch team. Unfortunately, though, the Dutch team followed a few countries behind the United States. They showed the Dutch team for about 20 seconds, then cut back to shots of the U.S. team acting silly. Argh! And in spite of the other countries entering the stadium, they keep cutting back to the U.S. team. I kind of like to see and hear about the other countries and their athletes. I really don't care if Kobe Bryant is taking a picture with someone. Argh! Oh well. What do you expect. For the most part things have been beautiful and wonderful.
Still waiting for them to light the torch...
And, yes, I will be rooting for the Dutch throughout the games...
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