The opening

I watched the Olympics opening with Mr. Chu and Mrs. Chu since they have HD receiver box (a must in this opening to fully enjoy the visual effects. )The opening was visually pleasing, very Director Zhang's style. I found it amazing as people in china were so open to new forms, eg. the use of LED. I do not believe the HK govt will try sth so technological, so unprecedental.

Still some people criticised the opening at the phone in radio show. Their criticisms were...

1. The opening was offically closed on 9 Aug, not 8 Aug
2. The kid who held the National Flag in an improper way
3. No story behind the show
4. Turn altheles to artists

All these may be true but

I did not notice that it was another day as the show was good.
And kid is kid, spare them.
It is very unlikely to have a single narrative in China, one world one dream and ..one story??!!
Yes, it is about the form, symbolic images for the viewers all over the world
It may be better if it has a story but the form gave us pleasure and excitment anyhow.
What all the images definitely tell, China = people ...many people... many people together doing same thing....
It was a show, I guess all openings are. And the modern trend is that altheles are becoming artists

So I am pretty happy with the opening (at least peaceful and safe).
I watched more olympic games on sat - weightlifting, swimming, judo, gymnastics??,really happy for the sportsmen
They work very hard for what they get. The judo game is a 5 mins per game, very enjoyable indeed. The Korean medalist was so excited and could not help crying.

So be there be peace for whereever we hold the Olympic Game.