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#DontMissABeat - Opening Ceremony Recap
 

 
 
Welcome Opening Act Lijepa Naša Parade of Nations   Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Behind the Checkers   Dubrovnik 2CELLOS Adventures: Game of Music Osijek South Dalmatia Slavonia Dalmatia 2CELLOS Adventures: Totallympics Zagreb Musical Break: Mia Behind the Checkers   North Dalmatia Central Croatia 2CELLOS Adventures: Ode to the Champions Lika 2CELLOS Adventures: Worth the Wait Gorski Kotar Istria 2CELLOS Adventures: The Committee Kvarner Bay Rijeka (1/2) Rijeka (2/2) Emotions The Oaths Closing Act The Scoreboard Nessun Dorma  
This will be available in the Opening Post.

I know which one won't 

This edition will be exciting, I really don't see which songs could win this!

Somewhat. There are parts of Northern California that look very similar, and maybe some of the Central East mountain parts, but not too much in common with the South outside of the LA Basin. The LA Basin climate is called Mediterranean, but it’s not that similar in my opinion. Croatia actually reminds me more of Coastal California, Oregon, and B.C.; which are all wonderful places which everyone should visit if they get the chance.

Rovinj - there was a Red Bull Air Race here I believe. I recognize the town from something at least. Also, I love to know more about the Ski Jumping hill after the ceremony @dcro. I love cool venues like that. 
 
Croatia reminds me a lot of the coastal parts of the Western United States. There’s quite a bit of similar scenery. Croatia has some deeper colors though. I really want to visit now.

Guess who made it to the Zlatni Rat?
 
If the whole coronavirus pandemic has taught us anything, it is that we take too much for granted. And indeed, between all these 14 wonderful TISC editions, it can be quite easy to forget how much we owe to one person and one forum that make it all possible.
They are @Sindo and Totallympics.
 
Chariots of Fire is a familiar tune which always brings out the best Olympic vibes.
We dedicate this rendition to Totallympics - the Home of Olympic Sports.
 

 

Love the song we were welcomed with 

When someone says "you truly don't want to know what x means", one really, badly wants to know what x means  

Love the song we were welcomed with 

Ireland deserve to be first, not only because they wins many times, but also because @OlympicIRL is our Pierre de Coubertin  

Parade of Nations (1/3)
 
First batch of nations is welcomed by folk dancers from Slavonia.
 
Their performance consists of two parts.
First up is a traditional party song celebrating rakija. It's basically tailor made for @Wumo.
Second part features a traditional kolo (eng. circle) dance.
 

 
 

IRSKA / IRELAND
Jury Members: @OlympicIRL
Total Participations: 14
Best Result: 1st (2014O, 2015A, 2016O, 2017O, 2019A)
Points Record: 333 (2014 Open)
 
 

ARGENTINA / ARGENTINA
Jury Members: @konig
Total Participations: 14
Best Result: 5th (2017 Open)
Points Record: 140 (2017 Open)
 
 

AUSTRALIJA / AUSTRALIA
Jury Members: @KingOfTheRhinos
Total Participations: 5
Best Result: 2nd (2019 Open)
Points Record: 172 (2019 Open)
 
 

BRAZIL / BRAZIL
Jury Members: @titicow @vinipereira
Total Participations: 14
Best Result: 2nd (2017 Annual)
Points Record: 142 (2017 Annual)
 
 

BUGARSKA / BULGARIA
Jury Members: @Federer91
Total Participations: 13
Best Result: 5th (2018 Open)
Points Record: 109 (2018 Open)
 
 

DANSKA / DENMARK
Jury Members: @Wumo
Total Participations: 14
Best Result: 1st (2018 Open)
Points Record: 202 (2018 Open)
 
 

FRANCUSKA / FRANCE
Jury Members: @Benolympique @Bohemia
Total Participations: 14
Best Result: 3rd (2014 Open, 2015 Annual)
Points Record: 194 (2014 Open)
 
 

GRČKA / GREECE
Jury Members: @Janakis
Total Participations: 14
Best Result: 12th (2014 Open)
Points Record: 98 (2014 Open)
 
 

INDIJA / INDIA
Jury Members: @Ashton @Fly_like_a_don
Total Participations: 13
Best Result: 14th (2017 Open)
Points Record: 84 (2017 Open)
 
 

INDONEZIJA / INDONESIA
Jury Members: @Griff88
Total Participations: 9
Best Result: 6th (2016 Annual)
Points Record: 114 (2016 Annual)
 
 

IRAN / IRAN
Jury Members: @MHSN
Total Participations: 4
Best Result: 4th (2017 Annual)
Points Record: 135 (2017 Annual)
 
 

ITALIJA / ITALY
Jury Members: @Gianlu33 @Henry_Leon @Pablita @SteveParker
Total Participations: 14
Best Result: 1st (2018 Annual)
Points Record: 206 (2013 Open)
 
 

IZRAEL / ISRAEL
Jury Members: @Dnl
Total Participations: 1
Best Result: - (debut)
Points Record: - (debut)

Walking around in the secret corridors to be there for the ceremony. You thought you had lost me!

Nvm.

Opening Act
 

 
 
Seats are getting filled, performers are warming up, anticipation is at its high...
But wait a minute... Turns out @bestmen was right all along!
 
It's not UFO. It's not Coronavirus. It is Planet X!
And it is about to collide with Earth!!
 

 
 
Well, that is some rotten luck right there. But like we say in showbiz - The Show Must Go On.
 
And indeed, upon taking over the hosting duties on record-short notice, and during the COVID-19 pandemic at that, we found ourselves dealing with seemingly an impossible task. We had our work cut out and we had to compromise. Nevertheless, it is such an honour to play host to all of you, and I do hope you enjoy the show!
 
Performing the Opening Act are 2CELLOS. This talented musical duo consists of Stjepan Hauser and Luka Šulić. Like any good success story, they started small, but then a video of their Smooth Criminal cover went viral and brought them global recognition. Tonight, they will quite appropriately perform a cover of Queen's The Show Must Go On.
 

 
 
2CELLOS... Remember that name. We may just meet them again sometime...

... Ireland 2013
Mexico 2014 ...
... Serbia 2014
Denmark 2015 ...
... Ireland 2015
Slovakia 2016 ...
... Lithuania 2016
Great Britain 2017 ...
... Tunisia 2017
Brazil 2018 ...
... United States 2018
Mexico 2019 ...
... Denmark 2019
 
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Ladies and gentlemen,
Welcome to the Opening ceremony of the Totallympics Annual International Song Contest 2020!
 
 

So apparently some lowlifes set a trans woman on fire in an Indonesian bus, after which she died, and got away with it because 'they didn't intend to set her on fire'.
 
Sure, who isn't regularly standing with a lit match in their hands next to a person they just doused with gasoline? 
 
Article here

No, that’d be “thanks...bitch” 
 
Even I understand @Dolby reference from the show, and I never watched it!

Welcome to forum @Nick Frith! Hopefully those PC2018 replays start working for you soon 

Watched it a long time ago. It was okay at best. I think the first season was fine, but then it just got crazy and hard to keep track of (at least in the age of watching an episode weekly). My sister has been watching lately, and she really liked it.

I liked The 100 as something to watch on the side. It's the kind of show I sit down for, but don't turn the room into a cinema for

I’m not a “Bernie Bro.” I didn’t go around the internet shit talking people. I wasn’t actually the biggest fan of Bernie, but his politics, were my politics. I would support a Warren candidacy in a heartbeat too. I’ve come to realize that the Democratic Party no longer represents my politics or morals. While I realize my move may help elect Trump again, it may help me achieve my goals in the long run. Should I not vote/register for the party that truly matches my politics (which is actually probably the Peace and Freedom Party, but they’re a little crazy even for me)?

From what I read it will be based only on the 2021 worlds and the already scheduled Olympic qualification event.

Over in the NFL, Tyreek Hill broke his son's arm and got away with it. I can't wait for the classic "settled out of court" article

Always in love in this meme: