It's the aftermath of the show, where everyone around the world gets to give their opinion of the show. Because yes, they can, and have the right to, after all, it’s a world show meant for the whole world.!-This is why every country gets to participate in it.
The Olympic Games is one of the very few rituals that the whole world shares in common or participates in aside from the institution of Marriage.
Aside from the fun and entertainment part of it, the Olympic ceremony shows off an aspect of the people and culture of the host country. It asks and answers the questions: Who are they, their values, their interests, their attitude to life and morals but especially whether they value foreigners and are willing to welcome them in the most gracious ways - this will most often reflect in its reactions to the Olympians and people participating during this time, not just in its hospitality to the athletes who are a representation of their countries, but also their security and in what manner the host country people welcomes them ( after all the Olympic ceremony is like the first dinner the host country offers Olympians ).
Of course, the Paris 2024 opening ceremony cannot be compared to others before it like that of Beijing 2008 ( there is a lot to be said about that, some of which will be reflected on here). However, one of the things that cannot be taken from this opening ceremony is the Originality that Paris brought to the scene in the use of its precious landmarks in its natural habitat as loved by millions of people who have traveled thousands of miles and spent thousands and millions to see them. A lovely ceremony on its own level - a showcase of Arts, history, entertainment, equality, theatre, culture, fashion, architecture literature, etc. Whether or not you loved or liked it is up to you. However, I must mention that compared to ceremonies that have been hosted in the past? It seems the IOC was more lenient in its rules and needs for this year's Olympics, as well as tendered kindness to France in so many ways based on what was allowed for this ceremony. In other ceremonies before it, one can easily see the impact of strict rules and discipline through the country’s presentations.
However, this is not the time for us to compare. Before aligning with one of the main points of this article. We must understand without forcefully going in-depth into the complexity of the financial impacts of hosting the games. One of the most important gains for the host is the huge debt cancellation by the IMF, financial gains from sponsorship, and of course resources that will be gained as a result of people participating in the games, purchases, travels, etc.
Most importantly, Note the debt cancellation - this is what makes the host country or state’s economy stronger in the years after hosting, check the impact on others. If the host country’s people do not understand this highly important information, it will be calamity.
Now this is not obviously the main point for this article. This is. After last night’s show, I can well tell you that it is time for Africa to host the world -again ( talking Tanzania, Nigeria, Ghana, etc. even if it needs to be shared between 2 countries, not South Africa ) and I assure you that the Pan African countries can do a pretty great job at it. After all the Olympics should be hosted in countries that are indeed naturally welcoming people to all particularly to foreigners and will treat them right.
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What better place is there than in the continent of hospitality. If anything, this year’s event shows that Africa does not need an extraordinary budget to host the games or to prepare the ceremony. Just as security was organized and sent from all over the world, the same can be done for Africa. The continent needs its debts to be forgiven so that its people can stay in its land without bordering on the lands of others who say there is no more room for them. The opportunity to foster growth and a better economy of its own where debts are forgotten and transactional profits are gained from hosting the Olympics is one Africa as a continent needs now. Africa is once again ready to show other humans that they are loved, royal, and wanted. Ready to show its beauty, and hospitality and create history. Did I hear some say security, once again I will refer you to Paris 2024, the fact that all countries are willing to send in their security troops to protect is an easy beautiful icing on the cake, let’s be brave and take the seat for 2040. I rest my case.
What do you think?
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