Sports Day Opening Ceremony - 2011The band led off and competed with a march being played at maximum volume on the sound system. After 2 minutes, and with the band approaching the finish line, the sound system conceded defeat.
Some things make me think of China in 1950.
A student demonstrating good leadership skills
Some pony-tails in the parade
Eyes right!
The trainee electrical workers put on a great dance routine. They were actually very good ... in a Marxist/Village People sort of way
They sure can march - but it is a style that does not sit comfortably with Australasians.
This is more our style of marching
China - bloody butterflies everywhere
China - and bloody sunflowers
Regimental Sergeant Major Mei Li reporting for duty
Bring on the dancing girls
Nursing students anywhere are amazing - whatever they do they aim to do to the best of their ability.
The Opening Ceremony was held on 25 April, which was Anzac Day in New Zealand and Australia. The sight of these girls marching in perfect formation, with a red flower on their uniform, reminded of previous generations marching off to war ... and I found it very moving.
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