The opening ceremonies is the official start of the Olympic games, whether summer or winter. It is held in a large stadium or arena in the host city and is known for spectacular performances and high budgets.
Every opening ceremony includes a march of the athletes participating in the games, who walk into the stadium for their country in alphabetical order with Greece first and the host country last.
For many, the opening ceremonies symbolizes peace, hope and unity.
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The opening ceremony is a tradition starting the Olympic Games :)
it is significant because it is to see the cepeting people come to Beijing and get started for the olympic.
The ancient Olympic Games originated from Greece; also the first edition of the modern Olympic Games was held in Athens - 1896.
In the opening ceremony, the athletes from the host country enter last. In the closing ceremony, the athletes enter en masse and there is no structure as to what country's athletes enter last.