Pace on Earth

Now They Will Know We Were Here

The Inukshuk is one of the main symbols of the games in Van and a very fitting Canadian symbol at that. An inukshuk is one of the defining symbols of our vast Northern regions whose landscape is one of the defining symbols to the rest of the world. For most of that live close to the southern edge of the country, though, the inukshuk first came into popular consciousness thanks to this commercial:

I watched last night's opening ceremonies from a bar stool in a crowded bar. I didn't get to hear the performances or, for that matter, the commentary. Nevertheless I could see an amazing display of Canadian artistry of all kinds. I was proud as hell to see Measha Bruggergosman, a former mini-rugby player, singing on the world's stage, and hope to see it if I can watch the replay sometime soon. The visual inside BC Ploce were outstanding and the parade of performers, beginning with native dancers from across the country was outstanding. The Olympic flag-bearers, including amazing Candians from Betty Fox to Romeo Dallaire to Bobby Orr. Finally, and not surprisingly, although not without a Canadian solution of multple lighters, Wayne Gretzky was the final torch bearer and the games were underway. A mind-blowing number of people watched it and, in my opinion, it was a beautiful way to kick off the games and a showcase for our country. And now they will know we were here:

Pace out.

posted by Vitamin S @ 3:51 p.m.