Tuesday, March 07, 2006

The Games Is Coming To Town

When a big event like the Commonwealth Games comes to town, it's really exciting, not only for the locals, and also people from many nations (there are athletes coming from 71 nations for the Games). There will be numerous activities going on during the time, whether it's table tennis, aquatics diving sport, swimming, squash, synchronised swimming, gymnastics or non-sporting events like arts or shopping, really Melbourne city is going to be 'a happening place' from next Wednesday onwards for over 10 days. And I heard a rumour that ballroom dancing will be destined for inclusion in the next Commonwealth Games. Wow! All the more reason and motivation to learn ballroom dancing right?

Apart from sports, arts is going to be another big thing during this period. Groundbreaking work by artists from many countries across the Commonwealth will be available during the games, which include special exhibitions, artist and curator talks, live performances, film screenings and education events etc. Visiting International and local exhibiting artists will provide insight into their practice.

My visual artist friend David White will have the 'Word Art Exhibition' during the games. His works will be exhibited at three different location in city venues, and I'll help him be the greeter for the exhibition. I am so looking forward to all these. Let the games begin!

18 comments:

chipbennett said...

I was in Manchester, England in 2002 during the Games! What an amazing time! I was there to do mission work through a local church, and we spent most of our time doing street ministry and street evangelism.

Brings back great memories!

Amanda Hunt said...

It's easy to forget how exciting it must be for you over there in the east, here we're just waiting to see it on teli like the winter olympics was!

forgiven said...

Hi Kitty

Sounds like a great time . I love to be with alot of people . And if your praying the Lord will use you for some of them. cool

Jesus's Love you and so do I

Doug

Kitty Cheng said...

Hi CB, thanks for visiting my blog! Sounds like you had a meaningful time during the 2002 Games in Manchester. So how did you go with the street ministry and evangelism. Can you tell me more?

Kitty Cheng said...

Hi Amanda, why don't you come down to the east for the games dear? Would be great to meet with you in person ;)

Kitty Cheng said...

Hi Brother Douglas, thanks for your prayers. Please also pray for all Christians who are serving during this time, that God will use them for His glory.

chipbennett said...

Hi Kitty,

I would love to share! What would you like to know?

Everything about that trip is on my web site - just go to the "Missions" section, and look for "England 2002"...

Live, Love, Laugh said...

wow sounds awesome.

Sorry I haven't been by lately, I have some things that are bitter sweet goin on in my life, with my mother being so sick, but I am back so I will be by more often.

Have a wonderful day today

audrey` said...

Yeah!
Bring it on!
Let the games begin!

HaHa!

Kc said...

Something tells me you are a most excellent greeter. ;-)

May God bless in every way.

Matthew Celestine said...

I cannot stand sport, but I do love art.

God Bless

Matthew

Kitty Cheng said...

Hi CB, I'll go and have a look at your experience of that trip in your blog. Thanks!

Kitty Cheng said...

Hi LLL, so good to hear from you. How's your mother now?

Kitty Cheng said...

Hi Audrey, yes bring it on - may God's glory be seen during the games!!

Kitty Cheng said...

Hi Kc, thanks so much! I enjoy being a greeter. Appreciate your blessing :)

Kitty Cheng said...

Hi Matthew, I must admit I love art more than sport too.

Amanda Hunt said...

LOL Kitty, that would be great but no can do!

Kitty Cheng said...

Well Amanda, I'm sure you'll enjoy the games on TV as well ;)