Peking University, February 11, 2022: Few days before attending the Beijing 2022 Olympic opening ceremony, I imagined it would be a very special moment, something I’ve never seen or experienced before. But surprisingly, things went miles further than expected. From the start to the finish, I felt like being in a sci-fi movie. We became part of the show. I was so immersed I forgot to take photos. The only time I grabbed my phone was to make a WeChat video call so my wife could see. She enjoyed watching the little kids performing, it was surreal. All I can say is kudos to China, to the organizers and the performers. Being able to attend this event, for me, was a dream come true, and I’d like to thanks the Int’l Faculty Club of Peking University for the invitation. To all the athletes, I wish success in a spirit of fair play, and may this Olympic Games keep us warmer and closer across the globe as we watch and support our teams compete for the medals.
I had an incredible night, the ceremony was well organized with mind-blowing performances. Together for a shared future. Cheers!!
Introduction:
Kokou Wotodjo Tozo, a postdoc from the Republic of Togo, Institute of New Structural Economics, Peking University
Written by: Kokou Wotodjo Tozo
Edited by: Zhang Jiang
Source: Office of International Relations
