Five best opening ceremonies in Olympics history
We look back at the best opening ceremonies of all time in Olympics
history.
In the world of sports, there is no other spectacle bigger than the
Olympics and it is rightly called the greatest show on earth and all of
them start with an opening ceremonies, which include performances,
social depiction, dances and what the host country represents. The
Olympics, ever since they were held for the first time in 1896, have
grown in every conceivable aspect, be it size, stature, popularity or
number of participants.
 Another that has become over the years is the grandeur of opening
ceremonies and the advent of money, television and the chance to show
the world what a country is made of has given a whole new dimension to
it. Over the years, we have seen some amazing opening ceremonies, which
been watched by millions around the world. As the 2016 Rio Olympics get
underway, we take a look at the greatest opening ceremonies of all time.
A large number of people would remember the 1980 Moscow Olympics due
to them being boycotted by the United States of America but anyone who
saw the opening ceremony is not likely to forget it in their life. Held
at the Grand Arena of the Central Lenin Stadium in the Russian capital,
this extravaganza was filled with several displays of Soviet traditions,
dances and performances.
The crowd was an integral part of the ceremony and on several
occasions, card stunts were used for portrayal of detailed designs,
which earned a lot of praise from everyone. Not only this, the levels of
artistry on display at this opening ceremony set a new benchmark that
was emulated by several other countries in the years to come. We will
also not forget the rendition of "Moscow Fanfare," which was composed by
A Golovin.
More than anything else, the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics were a huge
commercial success and the opening ceremony was the apt stepping stone
for the same. The infusion of private money and corporate sponsorship
made a huge impact on the opening ceremony and its festivities. The use
of crowd-facilitated mosaics was quite amazing and it filled the air in
Los Angeles with colour.
However, the best moment of the ceremony, an unforgettable in the
history of the event, was when Bill Suitor arrived into the stadium on a
jetpack, yes, a jetpack. Other than Bill Suitor's big fly-in, the
opening ceremony featured the famous "Rhapsody in Blue" and John
Williams' Grammy-winning "Olympic Fanfare and Theme."
- sportskeeda.com
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