The rising of the Japanese flag and the singing of the national anthem is the first moment of stillness. Devoid of external commentary, before a sea of empty stadium seats, it is a stark reminder of the pandemic. More than any of the previous symbols of the "apart but not alone" theme, this image reinforces […] The full version of the article Very Genki, Slightly Kitsch, Occasionally Compelling: The Olympic Opening…
SOURCE: thetheatretimes.com at 04:52AM on August 10, 2021