Commonwealth Games opening ceremony: what do we think?

merlotgran

Camilla’s looking good.

Yes, she is.

Who's her stylist - is he/she for hire?

'We're all made of stardust'

Ah, that's nice!

Isn't it!

DD is happy - Duran Duran!

We can hear it from our living room!

Winds in right direction can hear Duran in the garden.

Kate1949

We can hear it from our living room!

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I've enjoyed this opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Games, great welcoming from Birmingham.

I look forward to the next 11 days.

Kate1949 we used to hear it in our living room for years as it wafted down from DD's bedroom ?

Just watched fireworks from bedroom window brilliant.

Callistemon Us too from our DD's bedroom

Proud to call myself a Brummie - (although exiled to the NE) as Maw says it's a brilliant city. I have to say though, I found the opening ceremony a bit preachy and lacking in warmth and humour, which is a pity as Brummies are wonderfully warm and witty.
I can only add that, for me, Joe Lycett was a breath of fresh air (opinions may vary).

I don't know Birmingham at all, but this has made me want to visit.
Loved Camilla's outfit. She seems to look more groomed and glamorous at ever event.

Joe Lycett is always a breath of fresh air to me too. And I was particularly pleased at Tom Daly's (who I have followed for years as we were both born in Plymouth) publicity for LGBT etc rights around the world. In many countries, including the commonwealth, there are none.

I enjoyed the ceremony, I have a soft spot for Birmingham, I love the canals and all the eateries along them. (From a softy southerner)

Was a great evenings entertainment. Loved the Bull. Seeing athletes come in at any multi-sport event always makes me feel both tearful and excited. Looking forward to seeing the heart-ache, triumphs, etc over the next couple of weeks.

I would have preferred UB40 to Duran Duran!

Great to see the multi-ethnic teams, especially England.

Riverwalk

I would have preferred UB40 to Duran Duran!

Great to see the multi-ethnic teams, especially England.

Which one? There are two different UB40s.

It is all very colourful, which reflects the different Commonwealth countries very well.
The Union Jack flag made of cars was very clever, and the bull was magnificent.

Jane43

Riverwalk

I would have preferred UB40 to Duran Duran!

Great to see the multi-ethnic teams, especially England.

Which one? There are two different UB40s.

Really, I didn’t know that.
Before they moved to their present house D and SIL were very proud that UB40 had recorded their first track in what became D’s kitchen!

On a different note - I love UB40's latest single.

And I do love 'It's a Brum Ting'.

Jane43

Riverwalk

I would have preferred UB40 to Duran Duran!

Great to see the multi-ethnic teams, especially England.

Which one? There are two different UB40s.

Whichever one has Ali Campbell - I love his voice.

Can’t wait to see my great nephew. He’s in the Australian boxing team.

m.youtube.com/watch?v=aa5vPVEcg20&vidve=5727&autoplay=1

Thank you Maw, isn't it great!!

Well done Birmingham, it was a joy to see all those happy people.
I was a Games Maker in 2012 Olympic and it was an life changing experience, I hope everyone involved benefits from this fantastic event.

Looking forward to seeing the Stars of the show in the Sporting events.

Congratulations Birmingham.