Whilst we're admiring totalitarian regimes with a penchant for collective activity, seems timely to pay homage to that which all should aspire to - I give you the 60th birthday celebrations of North Korea.....
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Did anyone else think the Olympic opening ceremony was worryingly similar to this?
Especially considering that the little girl singing the motherland anthem was miming to a pre-recording done by another girl. Apparently the other girl had a better voice but wasn't as perfect visually so they replaced her.
Completely true. However, there must be some shame because the government run media in China stopped carrying the story pretty fast.
Having just come back from Beijing I must admit the whole thing is about showing perfection. I used to travel there a lot for work, but not for 3 years, and the city is unrecognisable. It is clean, neat, tidy, infrastructure that works - even the taxt drivers are friendlier and safer.
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Dear Grande Poobah,
My name is Claire. Not as original as yours here ^__^
I found your blog online today and I would like to invite you to list it on our Expat Women Blog Directory (www.expatwomen.com/expatblog). It’s free. We would just love to have your blog listed on our site!
I also invite you to join our ExpatWomen.com community (www.expatwomen.com/sign_up.php). Membership is free and enables you to receive our monthly, inspirational newsletter, plus ensures your name is in the running for all of our ExpatWomen.com promotions and giveaways.
Thank you very much and my very best wishes to you,
Claire
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www.ExpatWomen.com
Did anyone else think the Olympic opening ceremony was worryingly similar to this?
Especially considering that the little girl singing the motherland anthem was miming to a pre-recording done by another girl. Apparently the other girl had a better voice but wasn't as perfect visually so they replaced her.
Sad
Is that true, mummy? I knew she was miming but I thought it was her voice at least. That is bizarre and a little sinister.
Completely true. However, there must be some shame because the government run media in China stopped carrying the story pretty fast.
Having just come back from Beijing I must admit the whole thing is about showing perfection. I used to travel there a lot for work, but not for 3 years, and the city is unrecognisable. It is clean, neat, tidy, infrastructure that works - even the taxt drivers are friendlier and safer.
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