2020 Tokyo Olympic Games Closing Ceremony - Arigato Japan!

[rfisher]

As usual the gold and bronze medalists are happy to be there and the silver medalist is thinking, damn.

 

[allezfred]

Eliud Kipchoge is just so impressive.

 

[Frau Muller]

We get to hear the anthem of Kenya twice tonight!

For the Winter games, the final ceremony is for hockey, I think. Whose anthem will play at the closing cerem in Beijing?

 

[allezfred]

We get to hear the anthem of Kenya twice tonight!

For the Winter games, the final ceremony is for hockey, I think. Whose anthem will play at the closing cerem in Beijing?

Ice hockey isn't awarded at the Winter Olympics closing ceremony. Thankfully.

 

[love_skate2011]

As usual the gold and bronze medalists are happy to be there and the silver medalist is thinking, damn.

silver medalists are still better than 4th placers.

gold - basking in glory
silver - I almost had it
bronze - at least I made the podium
4th - I just wanted at least to medal

 

[Frau Muller]

So what’s up with the not-so-jolly green dancer?

The singer has indigestion?

 

[allezfred]

Ainu are the indigenous people of the island of Hokkaido. The word Ainu means "human being" in the Ainu language so we are all Ainu.

 

[love_skate2011]

Ainu are the indigenous people of the island of Hokkaido. The word Ainu means "human being" in the Ainu language so we are all Ainu.

Ainu is almost an extinct language, the indigenous people of Japan and Sakhalin.

 

[allezfred]

Bon odori (Bon dancing) takes place during the middle of August when Japanese return home to honour the spirit of their ancestors.

 

[rfisher]

I'm watching without commentary which is good, but I would have liked to know the history behind the various dances.

 

[allezfred]

Japanese dancing is the polar opposite of Irish dancing as it is mostly done with the hands.

 

[Frau Muller]

Most beautiful part of the ceremony - True Japanese culture, exquisite kimonos, sweet music.

How nice to be able to enjoy this without having to listen to NBC TV yappers (Tara & Johnny?) in the background.

 

[allezfred]

Most beautiful part of the ceremony - True Japanese culture, exquisite kimonos, sweet music.

Actually most of what they were wearing were yukata. A kimono is too hot for summer.

 

[Frau Muller]

I love the Olympic anthem! Great singer, too.

 

[allezfred]

Male soprano Tomotaka Okamoto is the voice behind the annoying Japanese figure skating Bolero theme tune.

 

[Frau Muller]

Handover to Paris!!!

VIVE LA FRANCE!!!

 

[Frau Muller]

Male soprano Tomotaka Okamoto is the voice behind the annoying Japanese figure skating Bolero theme tune.

He did a better job today.

 

[love_skate2011]

Handover to Paris!!!

VIVE LA FRANCE!!!

its time for the French bump

3rd placers in 2024 !!!!

 

[Jammers]

These Olympics must be bittersweet for the Japanese people. They basically put on the biggest party in the world and weren't invited.

 

[Frau Muller]

Will Notre-Dame Cathedral be reopened by then? They’re showing Ile de la Cite...

 

[rfisher]

La Merseillaise always makes me want to say "Louis, I think this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship"

 

[Frau Muller]

Paris Opera Ballet!
Vive la France!

 

[allezfred]

Eiffel Tower as a flag pole is a first!

 

[Frau Muller]

Must we forever be reminded of “Olympic fencer - 1976” ???

 

[millyskate]

Beautiful transition by Paris That bodes well, it was stunning.

 

[allezfred]

Please keep it short Bach!

 

[Frau Muller]

Puerto Rican gold medalist on stage - representing The Americas!!!! WEPAAA!!!

 

[Jammers]

Good to see they pulled Thomas Bach's head out of Putin's ass for a few minutes to make a speech.

 

[marbri]

So to Japan for pulling off a games in these difficult times.
Looking forward to Paris and their time zone for 2024

 

[Frau Muller]

ARIGATO!

Ok - please extinguish the flame...and not a moment too soon! Please, let there be no sign of the f’n ** in Beijing 2022.