The glamour of the performance is one thing but behind the scenes there have been so many acts of generosity towards the performers - the provision of medical and dental care, clothing, food and drink, and attention 24 hours a day - which have not been fully acknowledged. Our society has debased many things, one of them being the English language. Words such as 'wonderful', 'brilliant', 'exceptional', are freely used for the average, poor or mediocre. I would describe the concept of the 'Firebird' project, and its execution, which was made possible by so many sponsors and volunteers, as the finest act of human concern and kindness I have witnessed. We have all come away from it 'bigger' people.
Fred
9 hours in Kyoto
12 years ago
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