Highlights of the opening ceremony of the Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro

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The Summer Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro officially kicked off after a lavish opening ceremony that took place on Friday evening. It was a celebration of Brazilian culture with a bright light show, carnival-style dancing and the pride of Brazil, supermodel Gisele Bundchen.

The ceremony cost ten times less than the opening of the 2012 Olympics in London, and critics called it boring. Others were angry at the authorities for spending so much money on the Olympics, despite the economic crisis in Brazil, which has worsened in the last few years.

Despite the protests outside the Maracana Stadium, where the opening ceremony took place, and despite the discontent that the stadium with a capacity of 80 thousand people was filled by less than two-thirds, the mood in Rio could hardly be called festive, and this can be seen from the bright photos.

(38 photos in total)

Highlights of the opening ceremony of the Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro
Source: Daily Mail

Highlights of the opening ceremony of the Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro

Brazilian marathon runner Vanderlei Cordeiro de Lima lights the Olympic flame.

Highlights of the opening ceremony of the Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro

Fireworks during the opening ceremony of the Summer Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.

Highlights of the opening ceremony of the Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro

Fireworks marked the culmination of the ceremony and the official start of the main sporting event of the year.

Highlights of the opening ceremony of the Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro

 

Highlights of the opening ceremony of the Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro

With the help of fireworks, Olympic rings were painted.

Highlights of the opening ceremony of the Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro

People watch the fireworks from the favela of Mangueira, which offers a great view of the Maracana Stadium.

Highlights of the opening ceremony of the Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro

The audience at the opening ceremony.

Highlights of the opening ceremony of the Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro

Olympic rings from seedling boxes.

Highlights of the opening ceremony of the Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro

Samba dancers demonstrate their talents.

Highlights of the opening ceremony of the Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro

The dancers prepared elaborate and bizarre costumes for the ceremony.

Highlights of the opening ceremony of the Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro

Members of various samba schools with their flags enter the arena of the Maracana Stadium.

Highlights of the opening ceremony of the Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro

Together they created a real kaleidoscope of colors.

Highlights of the opening ceremony of the Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro

A dance procession in the rain of colorful confetti.

Highlights of the opening ceremony of the Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro

Another samba school with its own flag.

Highlights of the opening ceremony of the Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro

Top view of the procession of samba schools at the opening ceremony.

Highlights of the opening ceremony of the Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro

Dance and light show.

Highlights of the opening ceremony of the Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro

 

Highlights of the opening ceremony of the Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro

The cauldron with the Olympic flame burns brightly during the opening ceremony.

Highlights of the opening ceremony of the Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro

 

Highlights of the opening ceremony of the Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro

Pita Nicholas Taufatofua, the flag bearer of Tonga, who received a standing ovation during the opening ceremony and has already conquered social networks with his revealing costume.

Highlights of the opening ceremony of the Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro

The Brazilian national team with its flag.

Highlights of the opening ceremony of the Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro

Bright colorful outfits can be seen from the front under the dark blue jackets of Brazilian athletes.

Highlights of the opening ceremony of the Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro

South Korean athletes march with their flag.

Highlights of the opening ceremony of the Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro

The Spanish national team.

Highlights of the opening ceremony of the Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro

The Australian national team.

Highlights of the opening ceremony of the Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro

The US national team.

Highlights of the opening ceremony of the Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro

Parade of national teams.

Highlights of the opening ceremony of the Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro

Supermodel Gisele Bundchen surrounded by the audience.

Highlights of the opening ceremony of the Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro

The British national team.

Highlights of the opening ceremony of the Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro

The Indonesian national team in bright costumes with intricate patterns.

Highlights of the opening ceremony of the Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro

The Cameroonian team in costumes with national ornaments.

Highlights of the opening ceremony of the Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro

The German national team.

Highlights of the opening ceremony of the Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro

The Canadian national team.

Highlights of the opening ceremony of the Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro

Most of the funds were spent on fancy light projections for the opening ceremony show.

Highlights of the opening ceremony of the Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro

With their help, the stadium was turned into the lower tier of the jungle, where dancers in costumes of Brazilian Indians performed a choreographic number.

Highlights of the opening ceremony of the Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro

 

Highlights of the opening ceremony of the Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro

 

Highlights of the opening ceremony of the Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro

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