The London 2012 Olympic Games have been officially
opened with a spectacular ceremony celebrating British history, social,
cultural and industrial achievements.
Film director Danny Boyle, who masterminded the
ceremony at the Olympic Stadium in east London, deployed a huge cast
including many ordinary Britons as well dramatic special effects.
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A Cyclist rang the largest harmonically tuned bell in the world to start the show.
A video of James Bond – actor Daniel Craig – meeting the Queen at
Buckingham Palace was broadcast to the audience. A helicopter then flew
over the stadium to the sound of the Bond theme tune, as two figures
parachuted out of the helicopter, one dressed as the monarch.
he Queen declared the London Olympics open following a spectacular ceremony
Seven young athletes were given the honour of lighting the ceremonial
flame which is formed from 204 copper petals carried in by teams from
across the world.
The Olympics celebrates “what is best about mankind”, according to Games chief Seb Coe
The three-hour spectacle was viewed by TV audiences around the globe.
As if by magic, the Queen appeared in the stands at the stadium – part of a crowd of about 80,000 – amid cheers.
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