There are many wonderful facets of opening ceremonies. One part which I find kind of boring at first and then it starts to creep up on me is when the womyn from all different nations take turns greeting us in their native languages. More and more womyn take the stage and just say a few words, introducing themselves perhaps and saying their home land and leaving to applause. Every once in a while someone rattles off a long bit, completely incomprehensible, and womyn applaud longer and louder. Then it starts to get to me: we are a world wide community. My heart starts to hum a little. Then a womon speaking on the stage starts to choke up a little, expresses her gratitude and pride in this, us, our home. And the whole audience sighs with her, our eyes moist, holding one another. And then my heart opens up and sings with joy to be with my sisters.
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