Olympic Games 2024: The opening ceremony in Paris (video-photos) (Update)

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Olympic Games 2024: The opening ceremony in Paris (video-photos) (Update)

The Seine has been transformed into a...fountain with water jets appearing alongside the boats

Newsroom July 26 08:51

For the first time, the opening ceremony will take place on water and not in a stadium.

The delegations parade on boats along the Seine.

The Seine has been transformed into a…fountain with water jets appearing alongside the boats.

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— The Olympic Games (@Olympics) July 26, 2024

France has done everything possible to impress the global audience.

Video of the Greek delegation:

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— Αίλουρος ? ♌︎ ⚣ ☮︎  † ✈︎ (@Placebo_0) July 26, 2024

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