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David Atkins, the Artistic Director of
the opening ceremony, answers a question from a journalist at the news
conference about the opening ceremony of the 15th Asian Games in Main
Media Center, Doha, Nov. 28, 2006. (Xinhua Photo)
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>>> | DOHA, Qatar, Nov. 28
(Xinhua) -- David Atkins, artistic director of Sydney Olympic Games, revealed
here on Tuesday that the opening ceremony in Doha Asian Games will be full of
high technology and traditional cultural touch.
Comparing with the unforgettable successful opening
ceremony of the 2000 Olympic Games, Atkins admitted there are many differences
in Doha Asian Games.
Atkins said: "There are many, many high technology
developments. It's a new level, you will see at that day on Dec. 1. While in
Sydney, we had more people and a longer ceremony."
There will be 7,000 performers at the three-hour and
20-minutesopening ceremony, he said.
"Qatar is a new and young nation but its culture has
thousands of years. The history and traditions of the Arab and Islamic world and
all over Asia will be shown at the ceremony," said the Aussie.
These themes, as well as a range of costumes, symbols
and images, will highlight the opening ceremony, which takes audiences on a
journey through the history of Qatar, the Gulf region and its relationship with
Asia.
"It will be fancy!" Atkins assured. "Special
fireworks will be lightening at the very beginning of the ceremony. There are
many horses during the show because horse is a strong symbol, a part of the
Qatari history."
The 15th Asian Games, featuring 45 countries and regions, will be held in Doha, the capital of the Gulf state of Qatar, on Dec. 1-15.
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