Olympic Games Embrace Spectacle Over Sports
London hosts a flood of entertainment at the Olympic venues alongside competitions. Fans enjoy live music, emcees, and multimedia shows between events, with acts from Eastern Europe to the U S A. Some purists grumble about the loud spectacle, but crowds embrace the festive atmosphere.
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