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Christy Canzler's avatar

Americans are deeply offended by the religious references, for example the disrespectful take on the Last Supper.

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Susan Herrmann Loomis's avatar

Hello, and I've heard the rumblings. That depiction wasn't the Last Supper; It was a recreation of a Bacchanalian buffet, with no religious intentions. It hit some people the wrong way, but not for the correct reasons. In any case, thank you for your comment.

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Jennifer Golding's avatar

I wholeheartedly agree! As Australian who adores France and is fortunate enough to have visited more than twenty times over many years, I thought the unique ceremony was a superb reflection of everything that is wonderful and unique about France. I adored it (even in the early hours of the morning in Western Australia). Bravo to everyone who was involved!!

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Susan Herrmann Loomis's avatar

Wonderful!

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Louise Sollers's avatar

Amazing and something new at every turn. It encompassed so much of France and French. They (as usual) dared to be different with panache and style. Celine Dion was the crowning touch❣️

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Susan Herrmann Loomis's avatar

She "bluffed" everyone!

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Amy Kingery's avatar

Personally, I wasnt impressed, it was almost passe' but, to each his own.

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Susan Herrmann Loomis's avatar

AS you say, to each his/her own.

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Cultures Capsules's avatar

amen, susan!

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Susan Herrmann Loomis's avatar

Thanks!

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Betty Frost's avatar

It was amazing. As I said to a friend, CLASS is France's middle name.

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Susan Herrmann Loomis's avatar

Yes, you got it!

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Sall Wells's avatar

Beautifully distilled. To only say "an impressive project well executed" (and it was!) misses the wonderful depth of art, history, beauty, and unity represented. Thank you for giving context to that!

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Susan Herrmann Loomis's avatar

Thank you for reading !!

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