Rio 2016, the 31st Olympics that will take place in 37 venues, begins tonight (at 1:00 a.m. our time) with the opening ceremony. It will take place in the famous Maracana stadium, and six thousand volunteers will perform and dance there, who have been preparing for their points since May. Although every opening ceremony aims to surpass its predecessors in everything, Rio will cost only 10 percent of the money spent on the opening of the OI London 2012. The emphasis, according to the program's creative director, film director Fernando Meirelles (City of God, The Constant Gardener), it will be based on authenticity and rhythm, not so much on technology and special effects. Opening ceremonies have always been a feast for the eyes (and as you'll learn, money isn't everything), and below you can see the best Olympic opening ceremonies in history. Will the one from Rio be among them?
Opening ceremony at the Olympics Rio 2016 it's right outside the door. Only a few hours separate us from the moment when it will be on the cult Maracana Stadium traveled Olympic stud. Who will light up olympic flame and officially opened the games, is not yet known, but they allude to the famous Brazilian soccer player Pele. The honor of carrying the Slovenian flag at the opening ceremony at the parade of all national teams will go to him to the sailor Vasili Žbogar.
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So the Olympics in London directed by Oscar winner Danny Boyle as the opening ceremony in Beijing, Rio set the bar very high. Will he be up to the challenge?
In the history of the Olympic Games, quite a few things have happened spectacular opening ceremonies, which may have slipped from our memory, and today is the right time to refresh it, once again relive these magical moments and warm up for today's spectacle.
Top 10 Best Olympic Opening Ceremonies of All Time:
10. Los Angeles, 1984
9. Seoul, 1988
8. London, 1948
7. Athens, 2004
