The Athens 2004 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony took place on August 13, 2004, at the Olympic Stadium in Athens, Greece. The event featured a blend of traditional Greek culture and modern technology, with performances highlighting Greek history and mythology. One of the most memorable moments was the lighting of the Olympic cauldron by windsurfer Nikolaos Kaklamanakis. | History In Pictures

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185K views · 186 reactions | The 2024 Paris Olympic Opening Ceremony is set for a revolutionary overhaul. Usually, opening ceremonies are held in stadiums, but this year viewers will be treated to something different in what is being described as an "ambitious Opening Ceremony". NZ Herald's @cheree_k is on the ground and explains what to expect as the official opening of the Paris 2024 Games takes place at 5.30am NZT Saturday. | nzherald.co.nz | Facebook