Although it was grey and rainy, Canada has “officially” arrived in the Village. Although most countries have arrived and different teams and athletes trickle in depending on their schedules, countries are officially welcomed in the Village by having a Flag Raising ceremony. Canada’s was this evening. It usually starts with a gathering of everyone from Team Canada who is available. This includes Mission Staff, coaching and support team, not only the athletes. We have a directive to tell us what are the clothing elements we have to wear and we all gather to be marched in the Ceremony Plaza. Because we are home you can imagine there was quite the cheering section... even in the soft rain.
Other such ceremonies I have experienced have been somewhat dull but this one was different. We had a special guest who took the role of MC. When they announced her: out jumps Sandra Oh! She has become famous from her role in Grey’s Anatomy. She was having a ball out there. Even Mr Stephen Harper and the Governor General, Michaele Jean, were present. We were all surprised. They posed for some pictures.
Many proud faces looked on as the Canadian Flag was raised alongside the Olympic Flag.
And then the fun started as some First Nations members energized the crowd with their drums, it didn’t take too long before players from the women’s hockey team stormed the stage to dance and jump around while posing for pictures with the mascots and Sandra.
And then the fun started as some First Nations members energized the crowd with their drums, it didn’t take too long before players from the women’s hockey team stormed the stage to dance and jump around while posing for pictures with the mascots and Sandra.
A fun time was had, not too long though as everyone soon scampered back to business: eat a late dinner, rest or many team meetings.
When the flag is up, it means the action is about to start soon.
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