tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13974296645733775.post1736636143216695897..comments2023-08-19T12:02:43.740-04:00Comments on An Immigrant's Evolving Perspective: Olympics Opening Ceremony Live BroadcastXujunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05534267282303815433noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13974296645733775.post-51831122141451856672008-08-10T18:27:00.000-04:002008-08-10T18:27:00.000-04:00Hi everyone,I just deleted a comment. This is the ...Hi everyone,<BR/><BR/>I just deleted a comment. This is the first time I deleted a comment on this blog. You are welcome to speak out your opinion, but please do not insult people who hold different views from you. You can attack me if you like, but not other visitors. Be polite if you can. <BR/><BR/>Thanks,<BR/><BR/>XujunXujunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05534267282303815433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13974296645733775.post-88471429106684140012008-08-10T01:18:00.000-04:002008-08-10T01:18:00.000-04:00Well, I did think about all the money being spent ...Well, I did think about all the money being spent on the ceremony, but it sure was impressive despite my HD TV signal acting up. And I loved the commercial about the dragon heating up the swimming pool water!Linda Austinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12440198392313322295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13974296645733775.post-23185772112373111572008-08-09T16:37:00.000-04:002008-08-09T16:37:00.000-04:00Thank you, Sandra!Thank you, Sandra!Xujunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05534267282303815433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13974296645733775.post-62856301048833739612008-08-09T16:09:00.000-04:002008-08-09T16:09:00.000-04:00I am still holding my breath!! Live or not, that ...I am still holding my breath!! Live or not, that was the most beautiful opening I have ever seen but with 9 hours span over the USA, there would have been no one home to see the opening in many regions. I live in Wisconsin, USA, but I felt so close to the heart of China through that amazing work of history and art and wished that I could have been sitting right in the middle of those 91,000 people to feel the spirit of the moment.<BR/><BR/>BIG KUDOS to Zhang Yimou, all the co-managers, dancers, drummers, masters and teams. It was an out of this world performance. <BR/><BR/>I am so glad that most of the world leaders smartened up and supported China and that the foolishness of a boycott never became a reality or the whole world, me included would have been deprived of that beautiful and exceptional work. <BR/><BR/>All I can do after that is pray that China resolve all her problems and that the people come to know many, many more beautiful and enlightening victories like that.sandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01293551018067269911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13974296645733775.post-76795923163378688582008-08-09T11:16:00.000-04:002008-08-09T11:16:00.000-04:00Good to hear from you, Aaron, and glad you enjoyed...Good to hear from you, Aaron, and glad you enjoyed the opening ceremony!Xujunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05534267282303815433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13974296645733775.post-14046859906234944552008-08-08T21:43:00.000-04:002008-08-08T21:43:00.000-04:00Xujun,A big win for the Games and the government. ...Xujun,<BR/><BR/>A big win for the Games and the government. <BR/><BR/>I think the footsteps across the city was the highlight - but I am Beijing chauvinist! <BR/><BR/>I am going to watch it again this afternoon. The Australian TV station kept interrupting with car ads every few minutes - really annoying and counterproductive.<BR/><BR/>Best fireworks, ever.<BR/><BR/>Aaron GardinerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com