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Originally Posted by lambo0210
I actually did a little investigating on the internet and found out that in order for TS to perform it would have to be approved by the government. She would also have to have a commercial visa to do that. Some of the local bars may have her perform there but doubt very seriously if its for the closing.
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thanx! I feel much better now. I don't know why the taylor fans think it is actually happening then. I just went to lurk on the cmt board and there is a whole thread about it- saying she is performing her song Change at the Closing ceremonies... Not sure where they got that from. Change is the song on the soundtrack- that is confirmed as I saw the commecial for it a few days ago on tv.
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Originally Posted by Mirasa45A
Yep, you are absolutely correct. Having lived in Asia for a long time, I know the Asian cultures very well--being the host country, the Chinese government will never let an unknown world wide country singer perform in the openning or closing ceremony of the olympic games, especially at the openning because the openning is very very special " 8 - 8 - 8" (August 8, 2008).
Note: In Chinese culture (belief) the number "8" is special because when you turn the number upside down, you still get number 8.  . |
That is very interesting. My favorite nascar drive, Dale Earnhardt Jr, had a number 8, and now he is 88.
Happy to hear all this -- thanx guys. I want it to be a false rumor so badly- you have no idea.
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Originally Posted by scoutfisher
^lol, i'm glad you agree - reading some of the earlier posts - i'm now getting nightmares in my head about taylor performing at the olympics. i was in beijing in march and you can feel the excitement and pride they have for the upcoming olympics. to them, it's historical - it's not about sports, it's about showcasing to the world the China that has arisen from years of poverty and political weakness. 5000 years of national pride culminating in this single global event and then taylor takes the stage with 'our song'?
that would be music armageddon - fear not carriefans, taylor's not taking over the world......at least not yet (i kid i kid)
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LOL Scary thought....lol Well- Celine Dion is confirmed as a performer, but that is all I know so far. Celine is an international superstar though and well-respected in China...so that makes sense.
I have had nightmares for weeks about this actually. lol The cmt taylor boards still insist it is happening though.