The 21st Winter Olympics Begins Amdist Much Pomp And a Little Sorrow

Meera Dolasia
Sat, 13 Feb 2010 08:46:00 -0800

Vancouver had a hard act to follow after Beijing's spectacular 2008 opening ceremony which cost $100mm USD. However last night, the Canadian city showed the world that it can put up as good a show, even on the 'shoestring' budget of $40mm USD.