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Yes, the Games were a celebration to the god Zeus.
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What are opening and closing ceremonies of Olympics?
The opening ceremony signifies the start of the Olympic games and the closing ceremony signifies the end of the games.
What is the final action signals the end of the Olympic games?
The Closing Ceremony signals the ending of the Olympic Games.
What happens during the closing ceremony olympic games?
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How was the end of the Olympics games celebrated?
The Olympic games are celebrated by an opening and closing ceremony.
When do olympic games end 2008?
The closing ceremony of the 2008 Games will be 24 August.
What are the traditions for the Olympic games?
Olympic Games ceremonies of the Ancient Olympic Games were an integral part of these Games; the modern Olympic games have opening, closing and medal ceremonies. Some of the elements of the modern ceremonies harken back to the Ancient Games from which the Modern Olympics draw their ancestry. An example of this is the prominence of Greece in both the opening and closing ceremonies. During the 2004 Games, the medal winners received a crown of olive branches, which was a direct reference to the Ancient Games, in which the victor's prize was an olive wreath. The various elements of the ceremonies are mandated by the Olympic Charter and cannot be changed by the host nation. Even the artistic portion of the opening and closing ceremonies must meet the approval of the International Olympic Committee (IOC).The ceremonies have evolved over the centuries. Ancient Games incorporated ceremonies to mark the beginning and ending of each successive game. There are both similarities and differences between the ancient Olympic ceremonies and their modern counterparts. While the presentation of the Games has evolved with improvements in technology and the desire of the host nations to showcase their own artistic expression, the basic events of each ceremony have remained unchanged. The presentation of the Opening and Closing Ceremonies continue to increase in scope, scale and expense with each successive celebration of the Games, but they are still steeped in tradition.
When was the 1960 Winter Olympic games held?
Opening Ceremony: February 18 Closing Ceremony: February 28
How long does the flame burn for in the olympic stadium?
From the start of the games until the closing ceremony.
Who sang 'Waltzing Matilda' at the closing ceremony of the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney?
Slim Dusty.
Why are the Olympic games being passed onto London again?
The Olympic games are being passed onto London during the closing ceremony of the 2008 Beijing Olympic games as London are next to host the Olympics in 2012.
In the olympic games is the flag lowered at the closing ceremony?
Yes. After the President of the International Olympic Committee makes a speech to close the Games, the flame is extinguished, the Olympic Anthem plays, and the flag is lowered and carried out of the stadium.
Name the athletes who carried great Britain's flag into the Beijing olympic stadium at the start and end of 2008 olympic games?
Opening ceremony: Swimmer Mark Foster Closing ceremony: Cyclist Chris Hoy
