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A SHOW OF LIGHTS, SOUNDS AND COLOURS
A joyful sashay through Brazil's extraordinary musical heritage was infused with a social message and a warning over the dangers of climate change as Rio de Janeiro drew back the curtain of the 2016 Olympic Games with a highly charged opening ceremony on the evening of Friday 5 August 2016 in the Maracanã Stadium. (Relive the glory of the opening ceremony)
The closing ceremony of the Olympic journey will be held on 21 August. It will be a new opportunity to celebrate Rio de Janeiro and Brazil, with that special feeling of looking back at the Games’ best moments and handing over the Olympic flag to Tokyo, next host of the Games in 2020.
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Spectators guide for the ceremonies
| Start Time | Event | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 05 20:00 | Opening Ceremony | Finished | |
| Sun 21 20:00 | Closing Ceremony | Finished :( | |
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