The 18th Asian Games opened with a colossal show as evidence to the world that Indonesia is a great nation and is able to hold an international scale event.
The opening of the 2018 Asian Games is expected to be
witnessed by billions of viewers around the world who will showcase Indonesia's
proud musicians and artists. The artists will appear on a spectacular stage,
which is one of the largest and highest compared to similar events.
The stage, measuring 120 meters long, 30 meters wide, and 26
meters high, features large mountain views and is equipped with a variety of
beautiful Indonesian plants. Not only that, the stage grandeur at this opening
ceremony also featured 4 elements that illustrated Indonesia's natural wealth,
namely water, earth, wind, and land.
Photo of 4 elements:
WATER
WATER
This segment describes the blue ocean that unites thousands
of islands in Indonesia. Starting from a turbulent ocean, representing conflict
in the early days of Indonesian history, then the present water became a union,
calming the turmoil and bringing peace to all the islands.
EARTH
EARTH
This is the segment where the beauty of Indonesia is
symbolized in a movement that describes the variety of cultures, colors,
expressions and perspectives that are maintained to the present. This segment
also shows the love and dedication of Indonesian children to the earth. The
representation of tradition in this segment aims to package various cultures in
ritual dances and war dances.
WIND
WIND
Reflecting the ancestors of the Indonesian people who had
high wisdom, strength and nationalism. In this segment, the wind is described
as a force that grows and spreads life force, bequeaths the nation's values
from one generation to the next.
FIRE
FIRE
A symbol of the courage and enthusiasm to compete with the
Indonesian people. In this segment, fire and lava turn on the soul and body of
the nation rooted in the earth. The fire will be the spirit and inspiration of
the sports fighters, highlighting them heading for victory at the 2018 2018 Asian
Games.
ENERGY OF ASIA
As the ASEAN Games motto is ENERGY OF ASIA
The stage is a beacon of hope and strength that shines in
the hearts of all Indonesians. With its ability to change and positivity, the
slogan of Energy of Asia or the Power of Asia will put Indonesia at the
forefront of the future.
photo source from: https://www.asiangames2018.id/about/opening-ceremony
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