I thought it was pretty neat. I didn't see the beginning, but came in during the dancing-on-the-scroll number. I don't think much of China's politics (or products, for that matter), but this was a VERY ambitious show, and as far as I could tell, it was performed flawlessly. Really quite spectacular. The torch-lighting itself was very cool, and the little boy earthquake survivor being held up by Yao Ming was a nice touch.

Thanks for the news article about the bagpipers, Newport Boy -- I'm glad they got the chance to perform, but it did seem oddly out of place. (LOL, Gnu...)

Nancy