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Morris Dance at the Olympics

Morris Dance at the Olympics

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Started by Anonymous 17 years, 1 month ago
We wish the Olympic organisers to include a display of massed Morris dance, with (say) 2012 dancers, in the opening ceremony of the 2012 Olympic Games, because it is a British tradition and a spectacular show and good value for our money

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July 28, 2009

I have been reading your messages about the history of this tradition and I am truly humbled by how many of you feel the same way. It is the stories you share that keep me going even when I feel like I am just shouting into the void. Honestly I started this as a small idea and it has become something far greater because of you.

July 28, 2009

I truly never imagined that so many people would care about seeing Morris dancers at the opening ceremony. The momentum behind this is entirely due to your enthusiasm and I am honestly speechless.

Reached 100 supporters

July 28, 2009

6 Comments

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Sarah Porter
17 years ago Featured

This would be so cool to see. Imagine 2000 dancers all at once, it would be legendary.

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Paul Schwartz
17 years ago Featured

Make it happen. It is tradition after all.

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Linda Dunn
17 years ago Featured

My grandad was a morris dancer his whole life and he would have loved this. do it for the heritage!!

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Mark Graham
17 years ago Featured

Waste of money. Why would we want to show the world that? Embarrassing.

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Dave Murray
17 years ago Featured

Finally some real british culture instead of all that pop rubbish. get them in the stadium its about time!

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Julie Parker
17 years ago Featured

the bells the hankies the music... it is proper english history and it belongs at the games. get it sorted

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