V Winter Simlympiad: Benson 2013 | Opening Ceremony
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Thank you all very much for your support during these previous days, both the users and the ISC guys. You all have made the whole task much easier, funnier and rewarding. I've enjoyed imaging, creating and checking stuff for these Simlympics, and I hope you enjoy these days too. Due to my upcoming move to Germany this February, I've had to push the Simlympics Opening Ceremony to an early date to avoid as much as possible any disruptions when the moving day arrives; this is why there has been no torch relay these games, my apologies for that and thanks for your understanding.
I recommend you to follow the OC step by step, all videos are short (and entertaining) enough to watch the whole ceremony in a reasonable amount of time.
To post this OC in Simtropolis, however, I've had to remove the link to the cauldron lighting, given that there is a limit on the media links a CJ update can host.
Daniel
Ann: Ladies and gentleman, children from around the world, be all welcome to the opening ceremony of the Games of the V Winter Olympiad. This is my colleague Jim Stephenson!
Jim: And she is Ann Trevitchick, we'll be the presentators from Benson to the world of this opening ceremony. Because our time is also here and now!
Ann: Now let us explain something to our viewers... We have no idea of what is going to happen. We have been given the scripts a few minutes ago and everything from now on is going to be a surprise for us!
Jim: I can't wait to see what the Organisation has prepared! Look, Ann, looks like something is changing down at the arena!
Ann: A large Benson state flag is entering the stadium, carried by six people. At the other side of the arena, there's the place where San Francisco Symphony Orchestra are placed, they'll be playing Benson State anthem, during the flag display.
Jim: The flag protocol is being executed by the Ceremonial Corps of Benson State Police. Let's remind our viewers that Benson's anthem is, basically, the Barnanovese Imperial March, which was kept as state anthem after Benson's independence and inclusion in the US.
Ann: Everybody is standing to listen the State of Benson anthem.
Jim: Oh, Ann, that has caused some serious excitement among the audience, the cheering and clapping is deafening!
Ann: And that's only the beginning of the ceremony!
Jim: Now the arena floor is clear, waiting for the next show, called "Here". It is a series of dances explaining Benson history, from the Native-American days, America's discovery, its foundation, independence and modern days.
Ann: That's been a very impressive act performed by several dance crews from across the nation!
Jim: As far as we know, it cost the SBSC a lot of work to convince the Uintah Native American Association to perform during this opening ceremony, but looks like all the efforts were worth!
Ann: All dancers are leaving the arena, to make room for the next show, called "Now". These Games' slogan is "Here, Now", we've seen something of Benson's history, now we should prepare for the second part of the show.
Jim: There's a bunch of people dressed in white around a large structure in the middle of the arena.
Ann: Look, the structure is rising!
Jim: I wonder what are we going to see...
Jim: Among the disorder, people have slowly arranged into a pattern, they look like large-scale snowflakes, but also symbollize that, if several people unite, they can do something big; just like these Games!
Ann: That show has been performed by the same theater group that performed that memorable naval battle during Barcelona Olympics opening ceremony, they surprised back then and they've surprised today.
Jim: Performers are now taking their positions on the stage, and looks like everything is getting clear and ready to host the athletes.
Ann: One of the most exciting parts of the ceremony is about to begin, the Parade of Nations. As usual, athletes from all 167 participating nations will be entering the arena one by one, saluting the viewers from around the world. They'll be distributed throughout the stage and the show will go on with all the athletes taking most of the arena space.
Jim: The speakers have began playing the music that will accompany the athletes during their entrance. The same people who performed the pervious show will be greeting the athletes.
Jim: Now Aleksania is entering the arena, one gold and one silver during the IV Winter Simlympics, we also wish them the best of luck for these Simlympics.
Jim: And now, the whole arena is standing to welcome Barnanova, the Motherland! As some viewers may know, Benson was founded by Barnanovese during the 18th century, being a part of the empire until it became a state of the Union. Cultural ties are still very strong between both nations, and this can be felt right now!
Ann: Barnanova is a superpower in only two sports, synchronized swimming and bobsleigh; we all remember that drammatic race against Rorysville on the III Winter Simlympics. Time for two golds both in two men and four men boblseigh?
Jim: Now is Collanden making its appearance in the arena! One of the most powerful nations in the Winter Simlympics, has brought a legion of athletes to Benson!
Ann: They closed their performance on the IV Winter Simlympics with three gold medals, the same three medals the almighty Rorysville got!
Jim: Island Union athletes are entering now!
Ann: Its athletes could only bring home three silver medals during the last Winter Simlympics, but no gold medals for them. Let's hope they win a gold medal here!
Jim: Murcia is entering right now! First appearance for them in the Winter Simlympics.
Ann: That's right, Jim. Their previous participations had been under the Ventiseri flag, until that change. This nation is, among others, representing the SCJU alliance in these Games.
Jim: From the other side of the world, we welcome New Gelderland to the arena!
Ann: One gold medal for them the latest Simlympics, a decrease after being the 13th most successful nation of the III Winter Simlympics.
Jim: The next nation, Queensland, is the first time their athletes step in a Winter Simlympics venue!
Ann: Our warmest welcome to the Simlympics family!
Jim: And now a white tide is entering the arena! It's Shihaisha!
Ann: No previous appearances for them, but given the size of their group, they will definately take some home!
Ann: The Parade of Nations is closed after the nation of Zyth has entered the stadium. Now, representing athletes from all 167 nations are standing at the stage.
Jim: And it looks the volunteers have prepared the left part of the stage for a new act! All the work has been done meanwhile the athletes were on their parade!
Ann: The ceremony goes on with a new music performance! Right from the cold Collanden, Nigthwish are ready for the show!
Jim: Absolutely magic performance!
Ann: I think there's nobody inside this arena who hasn't get excited by this awesome song, even though you don't like this kind of music, you must have felt something!
Jim: And the fireworks, Ann, splendid!
Ann: After that climatic ending of the artistic show, we should proceed with the more traditional part of this surprising opening ceremony.
Jim: Voluteers are removing the music instruments off the stage, and the vicepresident of ISC and the rest of authorities are getting ready for their speeches.
Ann: The stage and the lectern are ready to host the speeches. Let's hear now the Governor of the State of Benson, Ms. Monique McKenzie.
Vicepresident Canuck, ISC members, SBSC members, athletes and sports personnel, Bensonians, viewers from around the world.
Several weeks ago, we dreamt of this opening ceremony and the Games behind it. At the 22nd ISC Session in Anedau, we spoke of all the effort put on the bid and all the work we all have had to do, and all the work needed in case we were given the hosting rights. Well, it's been a pleasure for us to do the rest of the work. What you've just seen this evening is only the tip of the iceberg, the appetizer of what's about to begin tomorrow with the first events.
Tomorrow, it's going to be the athletes' time. Here and now, your time to shine has arrived. Please compete with all your forces and soul and in a clean way. Make your nation be proud of you, and demonstrate that, above all that doping controversies, clean sport is way stronger than that. In a time that there are very few people you can feel proud of, be the example just competing as you know.
Let me emphasize the work of all the volunteering staff; all people working on this opening cermony and the ones who are now at Mt. Independence ski resort anxiously waiting for tomorrow. Without you guys, there would be no Simlympics, that's for sure. Your time is to shine has also began, it is here and now.
Without further ado, on behalf of a proud, determined and grateful nation, I declare open the Games of Benson celebrating the V Winter Simlympic Games.
Jim: The whole audience are giving a standing ovation for the speeches we have just heard.
Ann: Without time for a rest, the Simlympic flag is entering the stadium, carried by an ensemble of veteran sportsmen and sportswomen from around the world, while the Simlympic anthem is played by San Francisco Symphony Orchestra. The anthem lyrics are performed by the First Church of Benson Choir.
Jim: And after the Olympic flag is raised next to the Benson state flag, it's time for the Simlympic Oaths.
Ann: Sara Vilamajó, Barnanovese snowboard rider is prepared for the oath. Given that the State of Benson doesn't take part on the Simlympics due to its special status, a representative from Benson's Motherland has been chosen. Behind her, Takeshi Matsumara from Atarashima and Robert Strickland from Ainkien will pronounce the judges and coaches oaths respectively.
Ann: After the oaths, we're approaching the final part of this opening ceremony.
Jim: During the oaths, athletes have left the stage and everything is clear for the cauldron lighting. The Simlympic torch is about to enter the arena to end one of the last legs of its relay across the world!
Ann: The orchestra has began playing again!
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Jim: And here it is, ladies and gentlemen, the V Winter Simlympics have officially started!
Ann: We have reached the most exciting point of this opening ceremony, and, as happens in the best operas, the best has been left for the ending.
Jim: It's been an evening full of different emotions, that for sure is going to be part of our memories during the rest of our lifetime. It's been a pleasure to share these moments with all of you.
Ann: Meanwhile the opening ceremony is reaching its end, we have to bid farewell to you and to wish the best luck to all athletes participating in these Simlympics. We'll be back during the closing ceremony!
Jim: Ladies and gentlemen, Ann Trevitchick!
Ann: And Jim Stephenson, it's been a pleasure! Goodbye, Benson, goodbye world, see you in 16 days!
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