Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony: Memorable Moments and Controversy
Memorable Moments
The 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony was filled with memorable moments, from the lighting of the cauldron to Céline Dion taking the stage.
The Cauldron
The cauldron was lit by two young athletes, one from France and one from Ukraine, symbolizing the unity of the Olympic movement.
Céline Dion
Céline Dion performed a powerful rendition of "Hymne à l'amour" during the ceremony, bringing the crowd to their feet.
Controversy
The ceremony also included some controversial elements, including:
The Last Supper
A scene from the ceremony recreated the famous painting of The Last Supper, but replaced Jesus with an obese man.
Drag Queens
Drag queens took center stage at the ceremony, which some critics called inappropriate.
The Eiffel Tower
The Eiffel Tower was lit up with the Olympic rings during the ceremony, which some saw as a political statement.
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