Winter Solstice: Road to the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympic Games

(L-R) Hare, Polar Bear and Leopard

SOCHI, RUSSIA (12:00:00 PHT*) The temperature rising is in 4° degrees of cold weather, but the heat-wave action begins here in Sochi with a slogan, “Hot.Cool.Yours.” Michael Christian Martinez, 17, from Muntinlupa city is a lone contingent of the Philippine team for figure skating event and He shows some surprising performance. The theme of the opening ceremony for 22^nd edition starts with Russian history and culture performs in Fisht Stadium with matching opening fireworks display.

St. Basil's cathedral

Michael Christian Martinez leads his own moment

From a little girl who flies her kite over the clouds while she saw a full moon and seven islands represents per each regions in Russia. Russian president, Vladimir Putin who led the national anthem and is one of the international officials and dignitaries to witness the memorable part and the Russian chorale sings for their national anthem of Russia follow by the flag ceremony and the cinematic scene of the torch relays. The parade of nation with a total of at least 28,000 athletes from 88 countries begins with Greece, which means a birthplace Olympics in Russian, French and English alphabetical order. A surprising official Olympic mascot like Polar Bear, Hare (a rabbit-like species found in Russia) and Leopard that symbolizes to welcoming the athletes worldwide. A snowstorm scene features the horses, the sun and St. Basil’s cathedral and Peter the great building that was “Russia is born” and up to the snow glow dreams. The next scene taken away from several changes from Russian Empire up to declare their independence from former Soviet Union including the medieval Viking, industrial efforts and modernization during the empire.

By the end of this program, they witness the torch relay from several days and months before in Athens to reach this in Sochi for lighten-up the Olympic flame symbolize the beginning of the winter games. Tennis champion, Maria Sharapova is one of the torch bearers on the moment. FTW!**

*Philippine Standard Time

**For the win