17 August 2010
Youth Olympic Torch Relay.. Epic failure!
We were suppose to assemble in school in PE on the 11 of August. We were suppose to cheer on the Torch Runner. Torch Runner indeed.
On the 11th of August, the torch relay was to run through my school, and we were needed to 'zi high' and cheer them on. We waited for about 1 and a half hour, sitting on ants infested grass, waiting for the glorious torch runners to zoom pass us with the torch.
While waiting, we did many 'zi high' stuff to get into the mood, to cheer with all our might.
But what a disappointment it was. Instead of the highly anticipated torch, what we saw left us jaw dropped, wide eyed. The uncle was holding a Youth Olympic lantern. Like WTH?! We waited so damn long just to see this lantern?
Such a waste of time. -.- and after that guy walked pass us, we could go back to class to resume lessons. How screwed can this get? After all the stories i heard about how glorious the torch relay was, I beg to differ.
TORCH RELAY IN HWACHONG = EPIC FAIL.
On the 11th of August, the torch relay was to run through my school, and we were needed to 'zi high' and cheer them on. We waited for about 1 and a half hour, sitting on ants infested grass, waiting for the glorious torch runners to zoom pass us with the torch.
While waiting, we did many 'zi high' stuff to get into the mood, to cheer with all our might.
But what a disappointment it was. Instead of the highly anticipated torch, what we saw left us jaw dropped, wide eyed. The uncle was holding a Youth Olympic lantern. Like WTH?! We waited so damn long just to see this lantern?
Such a waste of time. -.- and after that guy walked pass us, we could go back to class to resume lessons. How screwed can this get? After all the stories i heard about how glorious the torch relay was, I beg to differ.
TORCH RELAY IN HWACHONG = EPIC FAIL.
National Day Parade
On the 9th of August, Singapore celebrated her 45th year of freedom. I felt that this national parade was quite different from previous years. More spectacular, more exciting.
Maybe it was because the athletes from all over the world is here in Singapore, or maybe because 45years is a huge accomplishment. Either way, it was one to behold.
Personally, i feel that it was due to the fact that the Olympians were already in Singapore, and the government wanted to portray a good image of Singapore to them. With that dazzling display of fireworks, and the many great artistes who sang during the parade, I believe Singapore has achieved her goal of impressing our tourists.
However, i felt that the performance failed in one aspect - interaction with the audiences. The emcees talked too little, and the fire engines did not spray the audiences like before. It seems like the audience were not involved in one way or another. It would be great if the audiences could be included in the National Day Parade.
The performance of the red men holding the light sabers were, to me, very childish. Were they trying to show the Army's prowess? If so, I felt they failed pathetically. It was totally lame and childish.
To end on a happier note, the display of fireworks were awesome, and I hope Singapore would carry on having such spectacular performances. (:
Maybe it was because the athletes from all over the world is here in Singapore, or maybe because 45years is a huge accomplishment. Either way, it was one to behold.
Personally, i feel that it was due to the fact that the Olympians were already in Singapore, and the government wanted to portray a good image of Singapore to them. With that dazzling display of fireworks, and the many great artistes who sang during the parade, I believe Singapore has achieved her goal of impressing our tourists.
However, i felt that the performance failed in one aspect - interaction with the audiences. The emcees talked too little, and the fire engines did not spray the audiences like before. It seems like the audience were not involved in one way or another. It would be great if the audiences could be included in the National Day Parade.
The performance of the red men holding the light sabers were, to me, very childish. Were they trying to show the Army's prowess? If so, I felt they failed pathetically. It was totally lame and childish.
To end on a happier note, the display of fireworks were awesome, and I hope Singapore would carry on having such spectacular performances. (:
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