I talk about the opening ceremony of the London Olympics

The Olympic opening ceremony ended at 7 o'clock in the morning on the 28th. Listening to the mixed comments about the Olympic Games, I want to talk about my feelings about it. Views of the opening ceremony of this Olympic Games.

At four o'clock in the morning on the 28th, after waiting all night, I finally watched the 2012 London Olympics opening ceremony online.

Accompanied by the inspiring recitation of the famous line from Shakespeare's "The Tempest": "Fear not, the island is full of noise", the Olympic Games kicked off. The green grass and gurgling streams on the stage bring people back to the old British countryside. In order to pursue a more beautiful stage effect, the director of the Olympic opening ceremony, Danny Boyle, who directed "Slumdog Millionaire", creatively staged 12 horses and 3 cows. , 70 sheep and 3 shepherd dogs, allowing the audience to personally experience the greenness and joy of farming society.

Then six chimneys rose from the ground, and people followed the footsteps of history from the quiet era of small farmers to the busy industrial era. Textile workers, miners, steel workers, and engineers appeared one by one, and the scenes of the "world's factories" during the Industrial Revolution were vividly presented to the audience.

Britain was the first country in the world to implement the Industrial Revolution. The emergence of the Jenny loom in 1765 marked the emergence of the Industrial Revolution. In the mid-18th century, Watt's improved steam engine brought Britain from manual labor to the age of machine production.

In the 1870s, the widespread use of electricity marked the beginning of the second industrial revolution. The world also entered the electrical age, and the focus of industry shifted from light industry to heavy industry. After the advent of the generator, electric lights, telephones, automobiles, and airplanes were invented one after another. Even today's high-tech modern life is inseparable from the inventions and creations of that time.

These technological revolutions greatly improved labor efficiency and caused the transformation of handicraft industry into factory industry. At the same time, the industrial revolution also brought closer connections between countries around the world, promoted the rise of cities, and made people's Lifestyles and ideas are undergoing tremendous changes.

However, the Industrial Revolution not only brought supreme honor and prosperity to Britain, but also brought war to Britain. Britain has experienced two world wars and sacrificed many soldiers who died for the country. Although the Olympic opening ceremony was a festive and exciting day, it still did not forget to set aside time on the stage to mourn the dead and the soldiers who stood solemnly. , the blooming red poppies make us understand the value of peace even more.

After World War II, Britain suffered heavy setbacks in the war. In order to restore and develop society, British Prime Minister Churchill carried out a series of social changes: establishing a social welfare system and providing a social protection net for citizens. This will stimulate people's enthusiasm for production. Performers dressed as nurses and assistant staff pushing hospital beds on the stage symbolize the identity of the British National Health Service and the welfare state. Politics and culture are closely related and mutually reinforcing. Britain wants to prove to the world the superiority of its political system and its status as a world power through Olympic culture. No matter how we evaluate the British capitalist system, as far as the Olympics are concerned, it is not a success and an innovation to show the overall characteristics of the country through such a witty performance.

What’s more worth mentioning is that the performers participating in the performance are not professional dancers with high skills. They are ordinary staff from the British National Health Insurance System. Instead of using professional dancers, letting the doctors and nurses perform in their true colors adds a sense of realism and intimacy, and promotes the spirit of the Olympic Games for All. This is the charm of sports. No matter what race you are, what color you are, what profession you are, the Olympic Games connect us.

In addition to nurses and doctors, the performance team on the stage also includes more than 300 children from GOSH Children's Hospital. The woman who tells stories to these children on the stage is Rowling, the author of Harry Potter. The Olympic Games tell us that Britain is not only an industrial power like a "dark Satan's mill", but also a fairy tale kingdom full of magical fantasy. Excellent children's books such as "Peter Pan", "Harry Potter" and "Charlie and the Chocolate Dream Factory" They are all from the UK, and different countries and cultures have some close connection through these readings. The Olympic Games are not only a grand event for adults, but also a paradise for children. This is the theme of this London Olympics, "Inspiring a Generation."

Britain not only has excellent fairy tales and novels, but also has many classic movies and movie stars that we are familiar with. World comedy master Chaplin and Oscar-winning actress Audrey Hepburn are both British. Among British films, the one most closely related to the Olympic theme is the 1982 Oscar-winning "Chariots of Fire", which is based on a true story. The adaptation tells the story of a Jewish college student who wanted to win the 100-meter Olympic gold medal in order to eliminate racial prejudice and bring glory to his Jewish compatriots. In the end, he finally won the Olympic championship through unremitting efforts. The opening ceremony of the London Olympics remade a classic scene from "Chariots of Fire", in which "Bean" appeared in person and pushed the atmosphere to a climax with a heroic "fantasy". However, it is precisely behind this "spoof" that the spirit of persistence and equality of the Olympic Games is revealed.

I think when that familiar episode sounded, what impressed us was not only the Olympic spirit of self-improvement, but also the never-ending development of the British film industry.

Britain is a diversified and open country. When it comes to movies, we have to talk about the popular "007" series. When talking about British history and culture, everyone will think of the Queen immediately. The Queen is a country's cultural symbol and religious leader. Associating 007 with the Queen of England has become a highlight of the opening ceremony. Elizabeth parachuted into the London Bowl and became the oldest Bond girl in history. After the Queen arrived, the band sang the British national anthem "God Save the Queen". It can be seen that even though the Queen has no real power, she is still respected by all British citizens. This also illustrates the role of the British royal family as the head of state in British cultural and diplomatic activities and in the national spirit.

British music has also made a great contribution to the world. In the 1960s, the music style was mainly rural and pastoral. In the 1970s, punk and rock became popular. The Olympic opening ceremony included almost all the famous singers in the history of British pop music, including the Beatles, Rolling Stones, Queen, and various genres of punk, electronic, and rap.

In the finale, former Beatles member Paul reappeared and performed the song "Hey Jude" that has moved many people before and even now. This part made me cry with excitement. I personally like this song very much. This song is a must-play at almost every KTV. This song was written by Paul in 1968 for Lennon's five-year-old son Julian, with the purpose of encouraging Julian to live a strong and brave life even if he lost his father's love. This song also tells us that everyone should live hard for their ideals and dreams, and don't be frustrated and don't give up.

Today, more than 40 years later, this classic inspirational song was sung again at the Olympic Games, expressing the British’s best wishes for the peaceful and smooth hosting of the Olympic Games. When more than 80,000 people in the audience followed, When I sang the chorus, I think it was difficult for you to understand my mood at that time. Although I was not there, even though it was only across the Internet, the impact of this song could definitely penetrate everything and shock me. For a person who loves music, you He couldn't imagine the excitement and emotion that his beloved song brought to him at the Olympic Games, which represents the world's honor competition, with tens of thousands of people singing along and singing along, let alone the fact that it was performed by the original singer of the song. Although Paul is now 68 years old, and his singing in such a broad and magnificent "London Egg" is not as perfect as when he was young, there is still no one who can replace his classics, just like Michael Jackson, like Ka Kui, even if these people are dead Even though it is gone, it is still a classic in everyone's heart. Paul's sword is still young, and the emotions of the entire stadium have been moved by him. Everyone is blessing the Olympics with their greatest enthusiasm and expressing their excitement.

There is no grand opening of the Beijing Olympics, nor the exquisite and grand venue of the Water Cube Bird's Nest. So many people began to complain that the opening ceremony of this Olympic Games was not good-looking. It would be too one-sided to evaluate the success of the Olympic opening ceremony solely based on whether the stage special effects are gorgeous enough. As the saying goes, there are a thousand Hamlets in a thousand people's hearts, and one thing cannot cater to everyone's taste. I think everyone wants the best for their country, but they cannot always live in their own ideal utopia. When trying to promote the excellent local culture, they should also see the excellence of others. This is a long-term solution that is conducive to development. In my opinion, each country has a different history, economy, and culture. The Olympic style held by each country and the Olympic spirit created by its efforts are also different. Although the London Olympics is not majestic or elegant enough, it still uses a true and simple style. The world declares that developments in London impact the world.

Finally, I sincerely wish the Olympic Games to be held smoothly and that Chinese athletes can achieve excellent results!

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