Just saw the Opening Ceremony Online. Looks great.
I liked the fact that they did pull together at the end and make it happen better than anyone expected.

I also liked the fact how they included the "common man" in the ceremony by having people from all walks of life...from the poor porter to the bicycle repairman take part in the opening ceremony, acknowledging that even though this is an extravaganza, it is only made possible by the efforts of working people. I believe that is unique, unlike in the recent Olympics where one was shown only the positives and the glitzy.

Tibetans were also given a prominent place at the commencement of the ceremony( Maybe there is a political message here..hmmm)

Yet another thing I appreciated about this event was the inclusion of the tribal communities from the remote corners of India. The African Tribesmen from the Andaman islands, to the mountain people from the North Eastern Himalayan foothills were all included, and their traditional dances performed. After all, India is a nation made up of hundreds of ethnicities and dozens of languages. It is indeed heartening to see that diversity is welcomed and even encouraged, as befitting the biggest democracy in the world. Having said that, there is a consensus that after the games, those responsible for the poor initial preparations should be made to face the music.

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link to the video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=glPTYcGZnAI...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNoKHFDYdBc...
( the performances continue from 3.10 on this video)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q9aUbtneig4...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybM1qN3Ownk...
(A train representing people from all walks of life)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNi0gM86ks8...

the rest can be found here
http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=38...