Out for the Outgames!?
Here is the Olympic Stadium.
This work of art was build for
the Olympics of 1976.
It is also the building that has claimed
the most lives during construction.
I'm not sure we're done paying it!?
The opening was superb.
Over 100 different countries came in.
Some 12,000 athletes.
The countries where it's a crime to be gay
received a standing ovation.
These guys are some of the bravest people I've ever seen.
Welcome!?
Thank you!?
The ceremonies started with the co-founder of the Outgames,
Mark Tewksbury and Martina Navratilova.
The mayor of the city got a standing ovation.
The representative from our Provincial government
was also well received.
Boos started when the minister of Public Works
from the Federal government tried to speak.
Our mayor asked us to give him a chance.
The poor guy did not finish his speech.
(the Fed. Gov. wants to re-open debate
to ban same sex marriages)
The party was on as soon as Martha Walsh sang the first notes of "Gonna make you sweat!" from C&C Music factory. It just kept going from there.
We had local and international artists.
K.D. Lang gave a great performance.
The acts performed by our very own Cirque du Soleil were amazing.
The only problem was that they were concentrated on the stage.
We couldn't see much.
Thank god for big screens.
But I think the one that had the biggest impact was Diane Dufresne. She as always been known to give outrageous shows. She did not disappoint us. She came dressed in a half tux half dress outfit. She sang her old hit called "La vie en Rose" For this song, a big peace of pink cloth was going around the athletes and wrapped them up. The woman knows what she's doing. It was a great 3 hours. An event I am not soon to forget!? And I am PROUD to have been part of it!? Here's to OurGames!? Here's to many, many more!?
Thank you to everyone that made this a possibility
and thank you to all that participate!?
Unfortunately yours truly will not attend the parade tonight.
Not out of disrespect,
but out of tiredness.
And I think I paraded enough last night.
I don't remember when's the last time
I stayed up for 24 hours straight!?
But I will be going to different events throughout the week and keep you posted.
J
posted by Jack at 7/30/2006 06:08:00 p.m.
9 Comments:
I love the energy of the new look. The games touched you very deeply, it seems. And that touches me.
Holy shit, that looked awesome!
Thanks for the cool photos and commentary.
Hope your supplies came in handy!
Have a good Monday ;)
Okay, okay, Joel, ça va! You don't need to apologize. If you're tired, you're tired. Period.
Gosh, what a huge stage and a clossal perspective! Wish I'd been there! Here everything's always in the minor mode...
Then again, what are 24 hours in a row?! I'm sure we all did that so many times (okay, in the past, I know...)
Que je suis content pour toi! :-)
Ditto: thanks for the great pics and commentary about the opening! Hope you and the roommate are having a great time! :)
Some of us, for a number of reasons, could not even see the show, let alone the parade. Thanks for taking us along via your pictures and giving us a chance to be there - and in our own way to join you in being proud.
I like the pics...looks like you had a good time.
Thanks guys!
Just reading and answering your comments, I have the chills remembering and feeling what was one of the best events I've ever witnessed.
It was a great feeling, so much solidarity in one place.
Great pics!
o.k. I'm officially jealous, but extremely happy for you that your there enjoying it all!
Post a Comment
<< Home