With the prestigious Olympic ceremony just hours away now in Rio de Janeiro, the Times takes a look at some of the previous ceremonies that have made the record books. From chanting disciples of Confucius and an extravagant fireworks display to a “parachuting” Queen Elizabeth II and a jetpack “Rocket Man”, opening ceremonies are habitually an impressive feat. While organizers have warned that the Rio ceremony will not match the grandeur of some in the past, it promises to be “very emotional,” touching on themes of environmental sustainability.
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