Opening Ceremony
Over fifty men and women in traditional Ukrainian dress then took the stage. The dance group, Virskogo, delighted all with a choreographed performance alternating between slow and fast musical accompaniment. The smiling dancers jumped, twirled, and high-stepped their way through a medley of tunes in what was described afterwards as an authentic Ukrainian presentation of song and dance.
Next came a welcome message from the Ministry of Youth, Family, and Sport Ukraine which included reference to the country's decision two months ago to include poker among its list of non-Olympic sports. The percussionists then returned for another performance, though we are now starting to hear the clicking of chips as well as play is soon to start.
Stay tuned!