Inculturation

I am surprised by some negative reactions I have read and heard to the gospel procession in the Liturgy of the Word presided over by B16 at WYD, the "boat" accompanies by aboriginal music, and attendants and dancers.
Or maybe I am surprised by my positive reaction.
It struck me as authentic and reverent.
Perhaps it would have been ostentatious during a Mass, but it did not strike me as out of place.