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Ok, now after Beijing, what can we do?

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Helen1959

Helen1959 Report 24 Aug 2008 17:18

My daughter and I were chatting during the closing ceremony today. What cultural things represent Great Britain and what can they do in our opening ceremony in 4 years time.
We came up with the following.
Pearly Kings and Queens doing the Lambeth Walk.
Morris Dancers and Maypoles.
Welsh Male Voice Choirs.
Scottish military bands with Bagpipes.
Irish Dancers.
London Taxi cabs.

I hope that some reference is made to Dr William Penny Brookes, who was the inspiration for the Olympic games. He came from Much Wenlock which is 10 mins drive from where I live. To see how he is connected why no have a look at the following website.

http://www.wenlock-olympian-society.org.uk/

It will be lovely to see your different ideas for our opening and closing ceremonies.

Helen

Researching:
Booth's and Hughes from Birmingham