2626 Turin Opening Ceremony

I hope you will get the chance to watch tonight's opening ceremony.
What about exchanging opinions after that?:)

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General chat about Italy

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 02/10/2006 - 13:43

Was in two minds which channel to watch - but at the moment am tuned in to BBC2 - although occasionally switching over to RAI2 for a peep ! BBC2 showed Donald Sutherland in the queue for tonights ceremony in Torino - and he mentioned he would be going to the Curling - that takes place in Pinerolo which is great for me. Might just have to pop along;)
Karen

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 02/10/2006 - 17:15

Fantastic, what a show!!!

Just finished watching it on RAI Due. Highlights for me were the flag waving, the Ferrari and the two black caterpillars masquerading as Pavaraotti's eyebrows. Lowlights - Yoko Ono and Peter Gabriel - why???

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 02/10/2006 - 19:51

Well, absolutely amazing. That's what being Italian is all about.:)

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sat, 02/11/2006 - 06:11

Thought the ceremony was spectacular and well done. Watched it live on Rai Due.

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sat, 02/11/2006 - 06:46

[LEFT][quote=sommo]Lowlights - Yoko Ono and Peter Gabriel - why???[/quote]

Totally agree. Why indeed? Anyway, the rest of the ceremony was fantastic. Very well done, very well organised.
High point - the little 9 year old girl singing the national anthem. Aaaah!:)

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sun, 02/12/2006 - 04:31

Saw it on Rai 2, and I was quite impressed! The 'people animation' of the skier was great. Shame about the ads though..

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sun, 02/12/2006 - 09:39

[QUOTE=derekL][LEFT]
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High point - the little 9 year old girl singing the national anthem. Aaaah!:)

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Yup thought so too. Was watching on Beeb 2 and liked it lots... :)

Shame though that Beeb coverage since then (well only 1 1/2 days but hey!) wasn't that great... Thank God for Eurosport!!!

Stephanie

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 02/13/2006 - 17:21

If you want to watch (or re-watch) the ceremony click on

[url]http://www.raiclicktv.it/raiclickpc/secure/homePage.srv#[/url]

And then on the "olimpiadi" section. It's free!;)

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 02/15/2006 - 11:12

the ceremony waqs amazing!
I am in torino right now, the atmosphere is fantastic.

check out pics at:

[url]http://spaces.msn.com/torinolimpica/[/url]

Paola

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 02/15/2006 - 11:14

the ceremony was amazing!
I am in torino right now, the atmosphere is fantastic.

check out pics at:

[url]http://spaces.msn.com/torinolimpica/[/url]

Paola

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 02/15/2006 - 11:38

Wow! Thanks for the photos Paola :)

Must be very exciting. We're enjoying the televised Olympics very much. In addition, lots of programs about the local specialties and historic sites with amazing architecture. A real Torino treat!

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 02/15/2006 - 11:49

looks really great - have fun.

You should send the photographs to the BBC much better than what they have on their site.

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 02/16/2006 - 03:53

Glad u enjoyed the pics.
I'll be adding new ones on first sunny day, it is really cold and grey and foggy today, not ideal for pictures!

P

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 02/16/2006 - 05:03

Missed the first part of the opening ceremony - caught it from the 'parade of nations' bit onward and it was beautiful.