DISQUS

Yao Ming Mania: Team USA excited to play in ‘the largest sporting event ever’ against China

  • James · 1 year ago
    The opening ceremony was magnificent. Many people are calling it the best ever and I wouldn't be surprised if it was.

    What I liked best was how they eschewed cliched images of China like dragons, pandas, kung-fu, the Great Wall, etc., and instead focused on other important facets of Chinese culture. Also, I liked how they refrained from showing off the "warrior" or aggressive face of Chinese culture, and instead sent forth an elegant message full of warmth and humanity.

    Finally, it was great to see Yao at the head of the pack!