PRP Welcomes the IOC to Vancouver
February 9, 2010Vancouver, BC
PRP Creative Events was pleased to welcome members of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to the Opening Ceremony of the 122nd Session of the IOC. Staged at the newly renovated Queen Elizabeth Theatre, IOC members and special guests were treated to a true Canadian youth welcome.
To celebrate the 90th anniversary of the IOC’s flag, an iconic symbol that represents the continents of the world with five interlocking rings, PRP programmed a cultural celebration with recognition to the blue, yellow, black, green and red rings of the IOC flag.
Mayor of the Host City of Vancouver, Gregor Robertson and Premier of the Host Province of British Columbia, Gordon Campbell opened the show with a welcome to the IOC delegates, who came from around the world.
In attendance, the Governor General of Canada, Michaëlle Jean, the President of the International Olympic Committee, Jacques Rogge and over 2000 guests were treated to featured entertainment that included:
2010 Dancers
Aliqua
Circus West
Four Host First Nations Cultural Ensemble
The Higgins
Langley Ukulele Ensemble
Mariana’s Trench
M’ Girl
Members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Vancouver Academy of Dance, under the direction and choreography of Anabel Ho
Vancouver School Board 2010 Youth Choir
Aliqua
Circus West
Four Host First Nations Cultural Ensemble
The Higgins
Langley Ukulele Ensemble
Mariana’s Trench
M’ Girl
Members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Vancouver Academy of Dance, under the direction and choreography of Anabel Ho
Vancouver School Board 2010 Youth Choir
A great way to start the Vancouver 2010 Winter Games!
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