An emotional opening ceremony of the Guangzhou Asian Para Games was held in Guangzhou on December 12, 2010 as performers, volunteers, staff and a myriad of children made the event a media and sporting success.
We should be more concerned about the physically disabled persons by learn more about them, said Ouyang Xiaopei, President of Guangzhou Physically Disabled Persons Association. "I'm very moved by their hard work. The children are looking forward to the world and want to be integrated in the society, added Ouyang. I hope people can learn more about the disabled persons through the Asian Para Games.
Visually impaired children, guided by the teachers, took part in the Chapter II of the Artistic Performance in the Opening.
Miss Li from Guangzhou Qizhi School - Asian Para Games provides the children a perfect stage
Visually impaired children who took part in the ceremonies required additional rehearsal time, according to Mr. Li from Guangzhou Qizhi School. But the hard paid off. The Asian Para Games provided a perfect stage for the children and they did a splendid job, said Li, who added that her efforts not only helped one child but also helped an entire society. Thirty mothers of the disabled children joined in the chorus. They were great indeed! said Li.
Volunteers- We are happy with them
"They might be physically disabled, but they live a very active life, said one Asian Games volunteer who did not want to give their name. I stay with them near a week, and cooperate in the rehearsals, which is really a happy time for me! the volunteer said.
Performers "Hold on!"
"We are responsible for the Chapter III of the Artistic Performance to show the fighting spirit of physically disabled persons, said an Asian Games volunteer.
We practiced since September, and we only slept three hours a day during the last week before the opening ceremony. But we felt very honored rather than tired, said one of the performers.
