The Olympic Games is the world’s foremost sports competition, in which thousands of athletes from more than 200 nations participate in an assortment of competitions. This international sports event has been held every two years as alternative Summer and Winter Olympic Games. The 2012 Summer Olympic Games is upcoming season of this world-class event and it is going to be held from 27th July to 12th August 2012 in London, England, United Kingdom. So, everybody is for sure waiting eagerly for the 27th July 2012 for the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games and the eyes of the world will be on London on that day. An astonishing number of people are anticipated to see this spectacular event on their television sets.
2012 Summer Olympic Games will be the 30th Olympiad. The Opening Ceremony will welcome the world to London 2012 and showcase the meticulous planning of the Host Nation. Remember the Beijing Opening Ceremony 2008, which was showcased in spectacular fashion and watched by audience of around one billion people. The organizers of London Opening Ceremony 2012 are looking to raise the universal audience further. It will be the spectacular celebration of British culture and will be watched by an anticipated universal audience of 4 billion people.
The creative team for the art direction of Opening Ceremony event is made up of the world-class directors Danny Boyle, Jenny Sealey and Bradley Hemmings and their teams. The theme of ceremony is 'Isles of Wonder' which is inspired by Shakespeare’s The Tempest and it will feature 900 local students and NHS nurses. The largest bell of Europe will ring to begin the £27m London Opening Ceremony 2012. The event will provide an opportunity for the world to view the culture of the Host City and the UK and the artistic expression of the world-class Artistic Directors.
Highlights of London Olympic Games 2012 Opening Ceremony
1) Honor for the Head of State: Traditionally, the President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the Chairperson of the London Organizing Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) receive the Head of State of the Host Country at the entry gate of the Olympic Stadium. So, the IOC president ‘Jacques Rogge’ and the LOCOG chairperson ‘Sebastian Coe’ will greet the Queen at the entrance for the Olympic Opening Ceremony London 2012.
2) Athletes' Parade: The Parade of Athletes is a one of the most significant event of the opening ceremony, in which the participating teams parade around in the Stadium, nation by nation. All the teams enter in the stadium in alphabetical order relying upon the national language of the host nation, excepting the Greek team that always enters first and the host team (this year Team GB) that enters last. 10,000 athletes from 205 nations will parade in London 2012 Opening Ceremony. So, do not miss an opportunity to cheer your favorite athletes while they take a lap of the Olympic Stadium proudly holding their national flag in the air at the opening ceremony parade.
3) Speeches: As soon as all the teams of participating nations enter in the stadium, LOCOG Chairperson Sebastian Coe and subsequently Jacques Rogge will give a speech. The Speech session will be ended with invitation to the Head of State upon the stage to officially announce the opening of the games.
4) Olympic Flag and Anthem: After the announcement of opening of the games, the Olympic Flag will be carried into the Stadium and raised into the air on the flag post and the respective Olympic Anthem will also be played in the background at the same time. The flag will be placed in a prominent position in the main Stadium and it must fly for the whole duration of the Olympic Games, as stated by the Olympic Charter.
5) Oaths: It is a very emblematic part of the ceremony, in which the flag-carrying representatives of all participating nations stand surrounding the rostrum in a circle. A participating athlete along with a coach and a judge from the Host Country will come forward on the rostrum, hold the Olympic flag with their left hand, raise their right hand, and take an Oath of fair play and fair judgment in accordance with the rules of the game.
6) The Torch and Lighting of the Cauldron: Entry of the Olympic Flame into the stadium is a grand finale of the opening ceremony. The torch will be passed through the athletes and will ultimately reach to the final Torchbearer. Torchbearer will walk up to the Olympic Cauldron and light it ceremoniously. This emblematic lighting of the Cauldron indicates the beginning of the Games and the Flame will continue to burn for the entire duration of the Olympic Games.
7) The Creative Team and Performers: For the London 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony, the head of the creative team is Oscar winning British director Danny Boyle. The creative team is made up of world-class British producers and directors, who will lead the artistic team to stage for Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games. So, an enthralling array of live performances and popular culture references are anticipated which pay tribute to music and film heritage of Britain. London 2012 Opening Ceremony will comprise of vibrant fireworks, musical acts by famous singers & musicians, and colorful dances. The special highlight will be the fireworks which symbolizing the Olympic rings. A total of 15,000 performers will play a part in the London 2012 Opening and Closing Ceremonies.
Fascinating fact about London Opening Ceremony 2012
2012 Summer Olympic Games will be the 30th Olympiad. The Opening Ceremony will welcome the world to London 2012 and showcase the meticulous planning of the Host Nation. Remember the Beijing Opening Ceremony 2008, which was showcased in spectacular fashion and watched by audience of around one billion people. The organizers of London Opening Ceremony 2012 are looking to raise the universal audience further. It will be the spectacular celebration of British culture and will be watched by an anticipated universal audience of 4 billion people.
The creative team for the art direction of Opening Ceremony event is made up of the world-class directors Danny Boyle, Jenny Sealey and Bradley Hemmings and their teams. The theme of ceremony is 'Isles of Wonder' which is inspired by Shakespeare’s The Tempest and it will feature 900 local students and NHS nurses. The largest bell of Europe will ring to begin the £27m London Opening Ceremony 2012. The event will provide an opportunity for the world to view the culture of the Host City and the UK and the artistic expression of the world-class Artistic Directors.
Highlights of London Olympic Games 2012 Opening Ceremony
1) Honor for the Head of State: Traditionally, the President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the Chairperson of the London Organizing Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) receive the Head of State of the Host Country at the entry gate of the Olympic Stadium. So, the IOC president ‘Jacques Rogge’ and the LOCOG chairperson ‘Sebastian Coe’ will greet the Queen at the entrance for the Olympic Opening Ceremony London 2012.
2) Athletes' Parade: The Parade of Athletes is a one of the most significant event of the opening ceremony, in which the participating teams parade around in the Stadium, nation by nation. All the teams enter in the stadium in alphabetical order relying upon the national language of the host nation, excepting the Greek team that always enters first and the host team (this year Team GB) that enters last. 10,000 athletes from 205 nations will parade in London 2012 Opening Ceremony. So, do not miss an opportunity to cheer your favorite athletes while they take a lap of the Olympic Stadium proudly holding their national flag in the air at the opening ceremony parade.
3) Speeches: As soon as all the teams of participating nations enter in the stadium, LOCOG Chairperson Sebastian Coe and subsequently Jacques Rogge will give a speech. The Speech session will be ended with invitation to the Head of State upon the stage to officially announce the opening of the games.
4) Olympic Flag and Anthem: After the announcement of opening of the games, the Olympic Flag will be carried into the Stadium and raised into the air on the flag post and the respective Olympic Anthem will also be played in the background at the same time. The flag will be placed in a prominent position in the main Stadium and it must fly for the whole duration of the Olympic Games, as stated by the Olympic Charter.
5) Oaths: It is a very emblematic part of the ceremony, in which the flag-carrying representatives of all participating nations stand surrounding the rostrum in a circle. A participating athlete along with a coach and a judge from the Host Country will come forward on the rostrum, hold the Olympic flag with their left hand, raise their right hand, and take an Oath of fair play and fair judgment in accordance with the rules of the game.
6) The Torch and Lighting of the Cauldron: Entry of the Olympic Flame into the stadium is a grand finale of the opening ceremony. The torch will be passed through the athletes and will ultimately reach to the final Torchbearer. Torchbearer will walk up to the Olympic Cauldron and light it ceremoniously. This emblematic lighting of the Cauldron indicates the beginning of the Games and the Flame will continue to burn for the entire duration of the Olympic Games.
7) The Creative Team and Performers: For the London 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony, the head of the creative team is Oscar winning British director Danny Boyle. The creative team is made up of world-class British producers and directors, who will lead the artistic team to stage for Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games. So, an enthralling array of live performances and popular culture references are anticipated which pay tribute to music and film heritage of Britain. London 2012 Opening Ceremony will comprise of vibrant fireworks, musical acts by famous singers & musicians, and colorful dances. The special highlight will be the fireworks which symbolizing the Olympic rings. A total of 15,000 performers will play a part in the London 2012 Opening and Closing Ceremonies.
Fascinating fact about London Opening Ceremony 2012
- Total of 15,000 volunteers
- 60 musicians
- 23,000 outfits
- 13,000 props
- A stage covering 15,000 sq. meter
- 500 speakers connected to a million watt PA systems
- Music playing up to 12 hours
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