As Vancouver welcomes the world for the 2010 Winter Olympics, I am simply amazed by the many people who came out to the streets to support the many torchbearers, athletes, and the great people involved in making the Olympics possible. The opening ceremony was also very distinctive and unique – it’s incomparable to previous Olympic games. Things I really liked were: the use of lighting and special effects, how various emotions were portrayed during the ceremony, the singing of O Canada, and the slam poetry by Shane Koyczan. Unfortunate events: the torch malfunction and the death of the 21 year old Georgian luger.
On the days leading to the 2010 Olympic opening ceremonies, I took some photos around the neighborhood using my iPhone to show how the Olympics are creating a huge impact here in Vancouver and beyond. I also got to see the torch relay in action where I live – which was really cool! To see it first hand with so many people cheering and feeling proud of being Canadian is just so amazing!
Olympic Mascots – which are just so adorable (:
Olympic Torch(es) – Coca Cola had the torches from the previous Olympics on display at the Richmond O-Zone!
Celebrations happening in your local area – in Richmond, be sure to visit the Richmond O-Zone! Free concerts, live shows, and so much more! The next pictures were taken during the Olympic celebrations in Richmond on the 9th of February.
The Holland Heineken House, located in the Richmond O-Zone will be one of the places to be during the Olympics. Bikes are also available to rent for free throughout the duration of the Olympics!
Just look at how much people attended the Olympic celebrations! I was so surprised that so many people were out to see the torch. And lastly: the great sense of pride to be hosting the Olympics. The enthusiasm and energy is just amazing! Everyone’s wearing Canada sweaters, Olympic mittens, and it was a great sight to see that people were proud to be Canadian.
I am wishing everyone a Happy Chinese New Year 恭喜發財 – and happy 추석 to the Koreans! Also, Happy Valentines’ Day!
In the lives that we, people who can use the computer and spend hours in using Facebook or surfing the Internet, are extremely fortunate enough to have, there is another side to this world that is still misinterpreted and worst of all, forgotten by many.
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