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Santiago 2004 Opening Ceremony

Castillanos
12-09-2004, 22:00
Santiago 2004 Olympic Opening Ceremony


“Bienvenidos, Boa Vista, Welcome, Benvenuto, Bienvenue, and Willkommen to the 2004 Santiago Olympics brought to you live from the Santiago Olympic Stadium in the heart of Santiago, Castillanos by CBN. Good day to you all, I am Marina Tinelli, and I am Matías Fonzi, and thank you for joining us. Santiago was chosen out of about 10 other nations bidding for these Olympics, and after a month of planning, the Olympics have finally come home to Santiago, the site of the 1st Olympiad.”

The camera, which was once focused on the two reporters, soon turned to a large stadium filled to capacity with people from around the world waiting to see the very first Olympics unfold. Soon, the lights of the stadium went dark, and a large spotlight focused on two large boats entering the stadium onto the artificial lake that filled the stadium while smooth tropical music played in the distance. Several men and women stood on the boats with telescopes, looking out as they watched the entire stadium, and then to the other end of the stadium. Then, the voices of the reporters were heard in the background.

Marina: This scene depicts the first settlers who arrived in Castillanos after there land had experienced droughts.

As the two ships passed by, a group of girls wearing skimpy outfits danced around on the middle walkway that had previously separated the two ships holding baskets and large fruits.

Marina: This scene shows how the settlers thrived in the tropical lands of Castillanos, and if you look behind them you can see a float with a few houses on them, which is supposed to resemble the villages that began on the country.

Matías: And behind them comes King Antonelli, the man who united the villages to form a Kingdom. The King sits on the throne carried by the float behind the villages.

Once the throne was halfway down the walkway, a large catapult carried by men dressed in war outfits entered the arena as the tropical music ended and the beat of a loud drum played.

Matías: The Catapult depicts the Castillanian War, which fought after a split between the north and the south for the island of Salvador. The next float shows life after the war, sad and miserable in the north, lavish and flourishing in the south, while after that you can see the coat of arms of the seven royal families.

The beat of the drum ended with the tropical music coming on again while seven women entered the stadium onto the walkway holding seven flags, which were the coat of arms for the seven royal families of Castillanos, sometimes known as the “founding fathers” of the country.

Marina: The next float shows life in the twentieth century as actors depict working on large buildings and lavish palaces, while the next float has actors playing scientists, working away showing the technical advance of the country, and finally the last float shows children of many different races playing together, showing the diversity of our nation.

The Parade closes as a large symphony plays loud classical music until the end of the song, where a few fireworks shoot off, giving light to the entire stadium. Next, Salsa Music plays lightly, and begins picking up volume as many dancers dance around in national costumes on both walkways until the loud music reaches its height, where the volume drops until only the beat of a drum can be heard. The spotlight turns off, and the stadium becomes pitch black.

A man enters his way into the stadium holding the Olympic Torch which he displays proudly.

Marina: The man you know see is Trevor Sheon of Webombu holding the Olympic Torch which is now near the end of its 325 mile journey.

The man stops near the end of the walkway, where he passes the torch to Reynaldo Gianecchini, who grabs it and begins the last leg of the journey to the Flames Cauldrun, located at the top of the Santiago Tower. As soon as he leaves the stadium, the two walkways begin to sink and the lights go on as several large fountains begin a large show of water. The water dances around making many formations until finally the water becomes colored and display the Olympic Rings. Fireworks launch into the sky as the crowd claps in approval until the stadium becomes dark with the fireworks being the only lights.

Finally, the lights go on as the entire floor of the stadium was raised. Two women walk down the long track, one waving the flag of the Olympics, while the other waving the flag of Castillanos, and the Parade of Nations begin.

Imperio De Alexian
Alexian Empire!


OOC: For the Parade of Nations, all nations may RP their entrance, however, if a nation doesn't RP after twenty-four hours, I will RP for them.
Jonothana
12-09-2004, 22:02
Hmm. [TAG]. I may enter my nation in.
Jonothana
12-09-2004, 22:03
Ok when you edited it you mucked up the red.
Castillanos
12-09-2004, 22:05
Sorry, but the nations participating were already chosen and the sign-ups are down. Sorry Again!
Webombu
12-09-2004, 23:16
The Webombu Soccer team comes down the Track holding up the Webombu Flag and all wearing the national Colors. This is the First Time this Soccer team has played in international Play and we hope they do well. As they walk down the Dictator of Webombu Stands and Applauds as the team waves to him.
Castillanos
13-09-2004, 04:40
The team from the Alexian Empire walk through waving the flag of their nations. Many of the men from the AE Basketball Team jump around bouncing basketballs while the women of their basketball team chant "Alexian Empire."

Marina: The Alexian Empire is a distant land far, far from Castillanos and its allies. The country has only submitted its basketball team, but rumors have it that they are very good in the sport. This is there first appearance to the Olympics, however they are banked on at least winning a bronze in there International Basketball Debut.

The crowd cheers on the Alexians until the announcer announces another name...

Callisdrun!
Callisdrun
13-09-2004, 05:21
The Callisdrunians then entered, marching in lockstep, the flag being carried by the small but spunky Katarin Sorvik, part of the well known Sorvik family of Callisdrunian vampires (OOC: no, they do not have superpowers). Others were Stian Blomberg, marathon runner, Elena Muller, javelin thrower and swimmer Bjorn Olsen. They were all adorned in the long overcoats that were commonly worn in their homeland, a dark, frigid realm thousands of miles away, and they marched in lockstep without even really trying to. As they passed the section of the stadium most of their comrades were seated in, Katarin turned to the crowd and bared her fangs, waving Callisdrun's blue banner with pride. This was met with roaring approval from her countrymen and one could hear that many gave the chilling Callisdrunian battle shriek in their excitement. The Callisdrunian athletes continued walking down the track proudly waving the flag with mile-wide grins on their faces. Even if none of them medalled, they were happy to be here, and it showed. As they walked they then sang their national anthem very loudly but in perfect four part harmony.

Though not powerful in track and field, Callisdrun was a juggernaut in swimming. Seafaring had been a dominant part of the culture for almost two thousand years. Not being able to swim, even in the icy waters on the coast, was like not being able to walk to a Callisdrunian. This was their first Olympics, and they were eager to win glory for their country.
Alexias
14-09-2004, 02:20
(Actually,I have never heard of Calisedrum.You told me I was supposed to post that thing there.Ah well,you guys did it better than I would have anyways.Thanks,my man.
Callisdrun
15-09-2004, 23:20
bumpy
Psov
15-09-2004, 23:33
The Delegation from Psov march onto the track boasting their nation's colors.
Dressed in traditional Psovian attire, they wave to the screaming fans and the Minister of International relations, whom is accompanied by the Minister of Foreign Affairs. The Krakilopiograd Soccer Team, Pride of Psovian Sporting, Enter each carrying a flag of their nation, While the Basketball team enter holding a flag representing their nation's 15 states. They all smile to the crowd and goose step with the enthusiasm of the most patriotic Psovians.
Alexias
19-09-2004, 15:08
I will post something soon
Callisdrun
22-09-2004, 06:04
bump
Alexias
25-09-2004, 06:45
cheese