(Beijing Winter Olympics) Canadian audience comments on the opening ceremony of the Beijing Winter Olympics: China has once again given us unforgettable pictures
Toronto, Feb. 5 (China News Service) -- "China has once again given us an unforgettable picture, and this time, it is full of symbolism of world peace, respect and enjoyment of ethnic and cultural diversity. After watching the live broadcast of the opening ceremony of the Beijing Winter Olympics, Marion Endicott, the granddaughter of James G. Endicott, a well-known international friend living in Toronto, Canada, commented.
On the evening of February 4, the opening ceremony of the XXIV Winter Olympic Games was held at the Beijing National Stadium. The picture shows the main torch. Photo by China News Service reporter Li Jun
Wen Meilan and her husband Nick got up early in the morning and watched the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics with hot coffee. She said there were many special moments at the opening ceremony. When the children gathered in a heart shape with white pigeons, one of the children in the back was gently dragged into the formation by his companions, expressing the meaning of "no one will be left behind". She noted that Canadian TV commentators also emphasized the beautiful simplicity of snowflakes representing various countries and regions to form a large snowflake.
She said the design of the pre-opening countdown was touching. For the first time, I also learned about the traditional Chinese twenty-four solar terms. This is quite similar to the culture of Indigenous Canadians, that is, each phase cycle has a name associated with natural phenomena.
Wen Meilan said it is unimaginable to host the Olympic Games during the epidemic. China's hosting of the Winter Olympics with the concept of simplicity and safety deserves praise. The Winter Olympics give people the opportunity to come out of isolation and celebrate together.
But she regrets that the Canadian media still talk about political differences in their reports. Such comments, she said, were inappropriate and one-sided. "The Olympics are certainly a time to shelve differences and build bridges."
On the evening of February 4, the opening ceremony of the XXIV Winter Olympic Games was held at the Beijing National Stadium. The picture shows the "Build a Snowflake" session at the opening ceremony. Photo by Cui Nan, a reporter from China News Service
"Athletes have gone through hard training, and now is the time to watch them show," Wen Meilan said, "I will cheer for Canada, cheer for China, and cheer for the world in the spirit of 'friendship first, competition second'!" ”
The Greater Toronto Centre for Chinese Culture hosted a special live screening of the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics in its theatre. Although the snow caused poor road conditions that day, many local Chinese and other ethnic residents still came to watch.
Dolf DeJong, CEO of the Toronto Zoo, who was the audience, said the opening ceremony venue was spectacular, the visual effects of the whole ceremony were stunning, and the fusion of dance and other performances with digital technology was impressive. He was heartened and proud to see that Canadian athletes could overcome the epidemic and travel to Beijing to embark on the Winter Olympics.
Zhang Yizhuan, director and former chairman of the Greater Toronto Chinese Cultural Center, said that the opening ceremony was very Chinese, and it was also very exciting for Beijing to become the world's first "city of double Olympics". China's epidemic prevention results are obvious to all, coupled with the experience of hosting the 2008 Olympic Games, I believe that this Winter Olympics will be smooth and successful, and I also believe that athletes from all over the world can play their own level.
Lin Shutian, Chairman of the Chinese Cultural Centre in Greater Toronto, described the opening ceremony as a world-class high-level performance, which embodies the Olympic spirit and the fruits of integration and collaboration. He said the Year of the Tiger symbolizes strength, leadership and resilience and expects all the contestants to achieve good results.
Wu Jingjing, Director of hong Kong's Economic and Trade Office in Toronto, who attended the live screening, said that it is more complicated to hold such a grand event under the epidemic. The opening ceremony was innovative and engaging. For athletes from all over the world and in all regions who have been training for many years, it is very important to be able to participate. The Hong Kong delegation, China, had three contestants, the highest number ever. She looks forward to the athletes competing in the same competition and dedicating high-level competitions to everyone. (End)