The Closing of the Opening Ceremony
I am watching the end of the closing ceremony for the Beijing Olympics now. I wonder — do you think the phrase “the Long March” came to many minds tonight as the long parade of athletes took their turns to march into the Olympic Stadium? It was a long procession, and joyous as it always is.
I like the choice to start 8/8/08 at 8:08 pm. What could be more prosperous for a Chinese event?
I am loving right now seeing the Chinese flag and the Olympic flag fluttering so strongly together side by side in the breeze. It’s a beautiful, long awaited sight for me… and I am not even (officially) Chinese! I wonder what feelings must be swelling inside of the Chinese nationals watching right now?
The oath is now being taken. The torch soon to be lit. It is a moment to appreciate, and to anticipate the feats that will be attained over the next few weeks by humans who have dedicated themselves to hard work and achievement.
