THE CEREMONIES OF THE OLYMPIC GAMES ELEMENTS

THE CEREMONIES OF THE OLYMPIC GAMES

ELEMENTS MIRROR THE ANCIENT WAY

THE CANONIZED RITUALS Raising of the hosting nation's flag Singing of the national anthem Display of artistic works The Parade of Nations Speech of the President of the Organizing Committee and IOC and the country’s representative

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2004 Summer Olympics in Athens

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OLYMPIC TORCH

CLOSING CEREMONIES: ELEMENTS, DEVELOPED MORE BY TRADITION Raising of the host country's flag Performance of its national anthem “Parade of Flags” Final medal ceremony

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HOW DO THE OPENING CEREMONIES TYPICALLY START? v With raising of the hosting nation's flag along with signing of the national anthem. v With display of the hosting nation’s artistic works. v With the Parade of Nations. the enlightening of the Olympic Torch.

WHAT WAS SPECIAL ABOUT THE 2008 BEIJING OLYMPICS OPENING CEREMONY? v An earthquake, which happened during the ceremony. v The theme of the Games was presented as “Glory”. v There was no Nation Parade. v The theme of the Games was presented as “Unity”.

WHICH COUNTRY ENTERS THE STADIUM LAST? v Greece, because of its historical status as the founder of the Olympics. v Host country.

WHY DO SPORTSMEN MARCH WITHOUT ANY DISTINCTION OR GROUPING BY NATIONALITY. IN THE "PARADE OF ATHLETES“? Because of the idea of bringing the athletes of the world together as “one nation“. They don’t have any rivalry any more. They are allowed to march together with their friends from another counties.

WHAT SHOULD THE RECEIVING MAYOR DO DURING THE CLOSING CEREMONY? Make a speech. Extinguish the torch. Wave the flag 8 times. Sing the anthem.

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