Just ICONIC 🇬🇷 ✨

[@zen6601]

the whole stadium silenced, captivated and mesmerized

[@CBrasil1966]

The whole stadium was silent this year too

[@poggodoggo5838]

​@@CBrasil1966because no one was barely watching

[@llcoolg8682]

Lmao it’s only “silent” because they edited the audience voices out. Do people really not think about this stuff?💀

[@Finis.Terrae]

@@llcoolg8682 some comments on social media,makes me think 10 x before i come to conclusion. are people trolling , joking or are they really that stupid you never know,but in most cases (sadly) they are that stupid

[@StephanieHallberg]

as we know today. no statue or house was white but colored vividly. sadly color was lost. We were tricked to think Athens was white. 😅😂

[@NesrineROYAL]

20 years ago but still iconic, when you create pure art it lasts forever

[@agape1828]

Facts 🎯

[@MO35AB]

Back when we were humans.

[@user-wi6cz4hh5b]

Aside from the introduction of the athletes in boats in Paris, France🇫🇷 and hosting Olympic suffering in french overseas territories. This opening from Greece 🇬🇷 seems like it's much better than then the opening of the Paris Olympics.

[@BobbyB24601]

2024 Paris Olympics opening was probably the worst to date.

[@Mr_Sapphire]

Long live Israel 🇮🇱

[@lolbitbot4791]

A call back to the birth of the Olympics in a very artistic way, honestly it gave me shivers

[@Eldiran1]

How so? Where are the colors in this greece show? Don't tell me they forgot that ancien greece painted their statues and art? If it's white nowaday, it's because the paint vanish after time.

[@glatykoffi6672]

​​@@Eldiran1 Cool fact, but it does not matter in the heritage we got from them. We got white statues, they were white 500 years ago, they're gonna be white later. For all purpose now they're white, just like ruins still get represented as ruins.

[@lolbitbot4791]

@Eldiran1 I knew someone would bring this up, the statues are as we recognize them today, not what they were years ago

[@Eldiran1]

@@glatykoffi6672 They where white 500 years ago because the knowledge of the renaissance era was poor in that matter. "just like ruins still get represented as ruins." -> Intersting enough, it's moslty a european thing to think like that. East asian aren't thinking like that. For more on the subject, see the theseus boat (yeah this paradygm isn't new ) Historiography change. But i guess people don't care about being historicaly accurate at an event who praise ancient times, it's strange to me.

[@joannot6706]

@@lolbitbot4791 So as we know them today then, by your own admission it's not a call back to the birth of the olympics. you agree with eldiran you just don't know it

[@skystruck236]

This was the best one. The one that made the most sense, and the one that felt like it actually honored the history of Olympics and why we even still do them today. 😊

[@StMeadMary]

Pure beauty

[@lovelocked5385]

Odd perversion

[@uamsnof]

Pure white statues are a myth. The ancient Greeks painted their statues in bright colors.

[@Jason-..-]

No comment? Let me fix that

[@aranaf]

It doesn't seem like twenty years have passed since this opening; it looks advanced compared to what we have today, doesn't it?

[@vysegaming-g3q]

everything today is so minimalist and not unique and special like in the past

[@marcelle6090]

Sure!

[@Blue_22511]

Spectacular ❤

[@Tripokaridos22]

When u Create ART , lasts in time ...

[@Alfakkin]

True ❤

[@brandonbentley5453]

Not only artistically the most refined example at an opening olympics ceremony but also deeply respectful to the olympics birth place.

[@entezami777]

Needs more drag queens

[@dystopiaproductions9869]

2004 Olympics was held in Greece. It was the Olympics going back home. It wasn't a tribute of respect to the birth place. It was the birth place.

[@astrobiojoe7283]

​@@dystopiaproductions9869you just need something to argue about 😂 the performance was the tribute. The performance isn't the birth place

[@greyngo]

@@dystopiaproductions9869 Yes. It was the birth place. So it was a tribute of respect to said place.

[@itzjcee557]

It was awesome!!👍👍✌🏼

[@davidmarsh7933]

The pride in their culture is just jaw dropping and amazing.

[@Moi034]

It's their Culture. Of course they'll bring in this masterpiece ❤

[@ildalufiasmishah3601]

LGBT, Satanic is a culture for france??

[@maralfniqle5092]

​@ildalufiasmishah3601 looks like it is close to that now

[@spacebubble2187]

​@@ildalufiasmishah3601 yes, that and barbarism/colonialism/and not washing

[@94Suk]

LGBTQ community here. I stand with Palestine 😊​@@ildalufiasmishah3601

[@CsabaLorinc]

😢new western culture...​@@ildalufiasmishah3601

[@EveB-6B6]

Phenomenal!!! Greece knows how to do an opening ceremony.

[@KittieDammer]

В отличие от франции.....

[@revilsanjiani146]

Yes but not their economy hehehehehehegeheh

[@Jerry-yr1en]

@@revilsanjiani146cope

[@Jerry-yr1en]

@EveN-6B6 they invented it boyo

[@TheGoldenrun]

@@revilsanjiani146 Not really. Regardless, Greeks invented economy and your bare existence frankly speaking...You are very confused, except of illiterate.

[@aaronmartin6634]

This one is probably the greatest of our generation. To see in life would have been the highest

[@chubird4236]

no china was better

[@JV-ut4fi]

​@chubird4236 if China has such fanatics, imagine if North Koreans got access to the internet

[@raquelcampelo1493]

I loved the Brazilian oppening too

[@baluk05]

I think Sydney, Beijing and Athens were the best...rest all were midiocre

[@writteninstars]

I was four 🥲

[@nantsingonyama-qo4x]

Only Greece could create an opening performance this mesmerizing and memorable. 💙🇬🇷💙

[@momokui]

You must have skipped the next one then in 2008...

[@nantsingonyama-qo4x]

@@momokui I actually did. I didn't get to see it

[@jamesclarkmaxwell-v2n]

@@momokui london and athens the best uk artists are very popular on spotify, worldwide sydney 2000 had an abba cover and 1998 japan had beethoven's 9th symphony

[@tarynnunez6833]

This was definitely my absolute favorite opening ceremony

[@Orinatl]

Because the olympics are theirs and they have the proper respect for them.

[@lepapriroda9807]

For me is 2008 in China.

[@janelle1983cj]

​@lepapriroda9807 I agree. It was absolutely amazing 😊

[@eonlight89]

What do you think about the one recently in France?

[@tarynnunez6833]

@@eonlight89 I thought some parts were very creative & artistic. I thought other parts were trying too hard, to be ‘edgy’ and I just don’t see a reason to have cringey topics for an Olympics opening ceremony …or other sporting events.🤷🏾‍♀️🙅🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️

[@uqox]

I still remember, leading up to the Olympics, they ragged on Athens. Said it was too small and that it wouldn't be ready. Their Olympics were spectacular. Beautiful opening and closing ceremonies. Beautiful artistry.

[@retired-s5h]

I think it almost destroyed their economy, further fuelling the debt crisis.

[@dusted4140]

Then the economy of greece just crashed

[@andreasmastorakis9184]

@vivekp4854 Saying that the event itself is what almost destroyed our economy is complete hyperbolic bullshit btw. Why even comment on things you have 0 clue on?

[@troybaxter]

​@@andreasmastorakis9184 it actually did play a large role in the Greek economic collapse. Olympic events are that expensive.

[@jessicalynn4415]

They showed the haters

[@shannonardo]

I love how the people just with white paint on still have the same facial structure as the Greek statues of ancient times. Absolutely beautiful.

[@Rome_22]

Just like your smile. 💐

[@NicotineRosberg]

@@Rome_22rizz?

[@LiveYourLifeWithJoy]

Maybe because they are also..human 🙆‍♂️😆🤪🤪🤪😇🙏

[@Randomdude1979]

Because their hot

[@n00b5lay3r]

Maybe because they're the same ethnicity and culture, Greek.

[@TUFRTX]

we owe Greece so much.. our whole world is based of their achievements and ideas. THANK YOU GREECE FOR EVERYTHING

[@vgb1414]

👏👏👏

[@killcounter1587]

No need to thank us my friend ☺️. It's an honor to recognize us

[@leonardof.f.7749]

Definition of Pride and Elegance.

[@cezarebialraffar]

Just like paris!

[@valiant7999]

@@cezarebialraffar*not

[@Sam-Di]

@@cezarebialraffarnon

[@sheekomodo]

​@@cezarebialraffar😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 the worst opening of the history, Paris...

[@AI-qn5lz]

​@@sheekomodo Lol that's your opinion. And it doesn't matter.☺️

[@Sunflowersarepretty]

Now this iconic. period. Simple, tasteful, poetic, and elegant. ❤

[@darylmorrell1187]

Exactly

[@rosean374]

You would think that France with such a rich cultural background would have at least tried to make an effort to impress us as well

[@el7284]

​@@rosean374 I'm even shocked.

[@scarlet16moons5]

​@rosean374 I mean, they did tone it down for Americans. Otherwise it would have looked several times more fun. The rest of the world is not conservative, loves

[@onetwotwoonow3921]

​@@scarlet16moons5Америка консервативна? По сравнению с кем?

[@parmvirvirk8959]

Greeks truly honoured the games. Respect ❤🇬🇧

[@TheShockwave44]

It's almost like each country has a different culture.

[@maerinmaerin4626]

@@TheShockwave44Some are clearly superior to otrers

[@TheShockwave44]

@@maerinmaerin4626 When you're too stupid to understand the culture you're criticizing, you would think that.

[@jacobgoodstone7572]

@@maerinmaerin4626 That's a dangerous thing to believe

[@tegathemenace]

​@@jacobgoodstone7572 The truth?

[@theronaldophotography4971]

Saw this live on TV 20 years ago..I was in pure awe and amazement seeing this tableau.. One of the most magical Olympic Openings.

[@Ebrizinkin]

Este año me e asombrado más que en aquella ocasión hace 20 años, solo que está vez el asombro iba unido a repugnancia y no a respeto como en grecia

[@SakuraChu]

@@Ebrizinkin Hello! Not sure if I'm correct, but do you mean that this year's ceremony and the Greek one back in 2004 are more respectful to Greek culture?

[@digge2210]

THIS IS HOW THE OLYMPICS SHOULD OPEN

[@jaevelig]

Funny how everyone here forgot that the ancient Greeks portrayed here had no issues with homosexuality and men dressing as women on theatre scenes 😂

[@plusultra7258]

They aren't at least hating a religion here​@@jaevelig

[@predazord300]

Obviously, but 20 YEARS AGO.

[@ThatOneDoomerNeco]

​@@jaevelig We only talked about the beauty of the culture not the bad ones here.

[@chrisbacano3982]

​@@plusultra7258that was not the Last Supper, it was a Greek bacchanal are you stupid

[@svenska81]

That was stunning. What a beautiful concept honoring the Greek heritage.

[@mlk0-0]

As Greece should, let's go, originators. This is literally stellar.

[@winstonsmith11]

It's literally not. If so, where are the stars? Say stellar, if you like. But don't say literally.

[@mlk0-0]

@@winstonsmith11 Bro, chill, with your either 1) odd attempt at comedy that clearly wouldn't translate well over text or 2) lack of knowledge about how language works

[@sarahcoletti6946]

​@@mlk0-0Bud, you've got the lack of knowledge. "Literally" means "exactly". If this was "literally stellar" then there would be stellar forms within the video. The word you meant to use was "legitimately". Both Google and grammar are your friends!

[@mlk0-0]

@@sarahcoletti6946 Completely inaccurate, and "legitimately" would fall to the same flawed understanding of the use of language as "literally". My use of "literally" here is an *intensifier,* as used and understood *VASTLY* for *literally* hundreds of years. Read a book, make better use of Google, and enjoy the bloody short.

[@HallieWiseleyCraig]

Literal is the opposite of figurative. It is figuratively stellar (related to the stars). It is literally excellent.

[@stroopwafel8688]

So proud of my culture 🇬🇷❤

[@scarlettfairytail3099]

Now that's an open ceremony!!! It was so beautiful, you can just feel and see the history, it was so well-thought-out.

[@ChristiansPlaymo-Ecke]

If that should represent history of antiquity they wold be painted extremely colorful^^.

[@Brimfarm]

@@ChristiansPlaymo-EckeThey’re all marble statues lol

[@ChristiansPlaymo-Ecke]

@@Brimfarm Yeah, and massively painted. Google it if you don`t know such basics ...In very bright colors btw. Towns in Antiquity were painted like Dolllhouses are today in many ways.

[@canyou7670]

​@@ChristiansPlaymo-Ecke This was a choice

[@lynnefox4892]

I think Paris did much the same with theirs this year. I thought it was a beautiful journey through French history and culture.

[@maskellmaolseachlainn6347]

I don't think it's possible for any opening ceremony to outdo this masterpiece

[@NotGoingToReadYourReply]

Meh

[@BugattianVeyronian]

Possible. Beijing did.

[@samuraiwolf3669]

Beijing did actually

[@freyjanj]

London

[@FeatheryFool]

The Beijing opening ceremony was visually stunning

[@samwijewardhana6514]

I love how she said "Olympic Games,, welcome Home," I still rember that words❤ Thank you All for this much likes.. Moreover I'd like to mention that I'm not from a country of your region. I'm from a South Asian country called Sri Lanka formerly known as Ceylon. Anyway no mater what the country is this is about Sports. Thank you All. 👍

[@Floofel.]

That’s so cool…

[@Dlanod-]

Remember

[@samwijewardhana6514]

@@Dlanod- 👍

[@user-wi6cz4hh5b]

When will Greece🇬🇷 get the chance to host the Olympics again?

[@samwijewardhana6514]

@@user-wi6cz4hh5b 2034 may be🙄

[@AmericanFUBAR33]

Amazing people, amazing country, amazing history.

[@carbxn_]

Как будто попал в эпоху Эллады !! Вот была эпоха настоящих героев греков и гречанок ! Как же они смогли передать эти ощущения !!

[@valthenvega2434]

It looks like near-peak modern CGI, but it was just people, in finest coordination. This is made with such grace that it looks surreal

[@nvliaen]

Greek people’s face is already mythological character lol

[@ChairmanTrip]

@@nvliaen your envy is sad, many Europeans look like that, especially ones not mixed with ppl like you

[@elliestarrco]

Every Olympics they travel to Greece to light the torch, they make their way through mountains, snow, rivers, air and all to have that be lit by the flames that lit the first ever Olympics.

[@haruhisuzumiya6650]

It's actually a reenactment of the original Olympics

[@SeeLasSee]

The original flame went out for 2000 years.

[@cherylthommo1]

My brother had the privilege to run with the torch on the way to Sydney back in 2000. It was awesome. Ian has done much for sport in the small community he lived in and was rewarded with that experience. That sequence in the Athens opening ceremony was so elegantly done.

[@YoonJintae98]

Greek be proud, you will always be seen as beacon of the Western civilization, you may have ups and downs just like we all do, but you have the wisdom to endure and prevail, no one can take that away from you. Love, from China

[@KonstantinosPhillippikos]

Not only western Civilization, remember Alexander the Great went to Egypt, Persia and half India 🇬🇷 he never went to west but to the East Greetings to China 🇨🇳❤️🇬🇷

[@jamesclarkmaxwell-v2n]

@@KonstantinosPhillippikos Hephaestion and Alexander of Macedon

[@elenilepouri7253]

​@@jamesclarkmaxwell-v2nMakedon or Greek is the same : Makedonians Athenians Spartans Cretans etc all Greeks

[@jamesclarkmaxwell-v2n]

@@elenilepouri7253 different country today back then there were different people fighting different wars, syracuse, rome, sparta, cuma, athens .. they were different, in the 100 greatest military generals it's alexander of macedon

[@elenilepouri7253]

@@jamesclarkmaxwell-v2n Not different bcs Greeks were separated in city- states and kingdoms( Epirus Makedonia) and been always in civil wars Modern days " NM" is an ex Yugo state( Fyrom 1992) just use an ancient Greek name Makedonians speaking/ script language was Greek. " NMns" is Cyrillic script and servobulgarian speaking both founded 1000 yrs later to ancient Greek Makedonian kingdom

[@christiancorujo2369]

I still remember that on that day, I skipped class to stay home and watch the opening ceremony. To this day, it has been the most eloquent, profound and beautiful ceremony ever done.

[@artysplash5969]

Because it shows respects, its original culture and ROOTS from where it all began! Absolutely stunning. Except that ancient greek statues (that they try to portrait here) from marble or stone were very heavily coloured at those ancient days. We just see them white because all colours faded away with so much time passed. Same with ancient Roman statues.

[@jichaelmorgan3796]

​@artysplash5969 they could have showed them coming back to life with color. That would have been interesting.

[@deliawright8626]

​@@artysplash5969oh pipe down...

[@supermet44]

Не гони! В России, Сочи 2014, гараздо красивее было!!!!

[@Theslavicguy1]

​@@jichaelmorgan3796Great idea!

[@08MrPancakes]

For me, this is the Best Olympics Opening Ceremony, Beijing is a close second. This is pure art and they were able to show their thousands of years of history in a single sequence , it is just amazing, kudos to Greece.

[@RaphaelJohn]

I think low-key the London Olympics opening is better than Beijing - a great blend of British history through the Industrial Revolution performance and pop culture such as Mr. Bean, Spice Girls, One Direction. Appeals more to everyone IMO

[@OBryanAguiar]

Beijing and Brazil for me :)

[@ahmedshakib3883]

I actually thought from 2000 to 2016 were all fantastic.

[@random_degen9129]

​@@ahmedshakib3883totally agree!, way better than the current one

[@Mikaruoka]

Beijing is number 1, how do you expect something extraordinary with massive performances

[@lilianagenevieve2784]

The Olympics used to be so amazing and awe inspiring and would take my breath away.

[@russia_winner]

С настоящими атлетами. А что мы видим сейчас….

[@whatever3145]

​@@russia_winnerwho isnt a real athlete and what is your evidence for that?

[@sk3tchinatortv]

Used to be?

[@X-S-V-b1e]

​@@whatever3145he just wants to cry about something

[@twat9192]

​@@whatever3145The canadian breakdancer

[@GabreyaB1990]

This is ART. SO BEAUTIFUL.

[@khaosssssss1727]

In fact it's one of the most beautiful pieces of filmed art I've ever seen. Dignity, grace and tragedy. It nearly bankrupted Greece. THIS should have been when we finally gave her her treasures back.

[@goochmcduck4285]

@@miro6017 yea same? What’s her her treasures?

[@princepsangelusmors]

​@@miro6017maybe the fact that the British plundered Greek relics and monuments and refuse to return them.

[@probablyaddictedtoyoutube]

​@@miro6017 maybe open a book

[@buntew9414]

@@princepsangelusmors To the victor goes the spoils, nerd

[@SincerelyMe123]

@@buntew9414do you support Palestine? Because Israel has been on multiple wars and they can’t accept Israel is the victor here and kept the land

[@peterpapastergos5421]

Stunning and ahead of its time

[@MaggieCastillos]

So exuberant, elegant and mystical.

[@Baddie_foxxie]

Definitely ahead .... does anyone know who the creative director was for this opening ceremony?

[@alexioverdo5225]

Still magnificent.

[@karak1366]

Ahead of its time? It’s based on ancient culture and art…

[@Baddie_foxxie]

@@karak1366 I meant the opening ceremony, its choreo, showing the white marbeled athletes, slowly coming to life, moving in slow motion, straight from being carved in Marble to 2004, moving majestically in Slo-mo, these Ancient marble pieces was a concept Def ahead of it's time.... Evidently, you missed what I was trying to say. No worries

[@Manus4455]

this is a opening worthy of respect and admiration. 😊

[@watermelonsugar6909]

Nothing can top this. I remember being mesmerized with this creativity coupled with the music transporting us back in time to its origins, i watched it from my tele when i was in year 13. Love from Sri Lanka 💖🇱🇰

[@snoopy-inNY]

I think this performance is the best one in the history of Olympic ceremonies.

[@cookingwithkimbap4432]

By far

[@blue-phoenix115]

@@cookingwithkimbap4432 Better than China's?

[@raulmunguia5]

China was pretty awesome too

[@Stylestudent]

China was mesmerizing

[@ulysse7576]

Paris 2024 was the best opening ceremony by faaaaar

[@martijnkeisers5900]

The most beautiful opening ceremony ever!

[@festekiz]

For me China's opening ceremony is number 1. Check it out.

[@renotes5392]

Try watching china's 2008 Summer Olympics opening ceremony in Beijing.

[@АндрейПетров-р1ц]

France is better

[@pavlenk0_0leg]

​@@АндрейПетров-р1ц 🤡

[@athanasia_9110]

​@@АндрейПетров-р1цKeep telling ur self🙃

[@lydiawade3114]

So fantastic! Bring this art and showmanship and respect of history back please!!!!

[@calamaria9624]

Greece is beautiful, their people, their rich history, their beautiful oceans and land it's all wonderful. I just came back from a trip there and it's probably the most friendly and mystifying place I can remember going. Thank you Maria! Our tour guide :)

[@KonstantinosPhillippikos]

Ευχαριστώ πολύ 🙏🏻

[@vassi10c]

αυτή η τελετή έναρξης ήταν ένα ποίημα...... νιώθω αγαλλίαση βλέποντας το θέαμα και ακούγοντας τη μουσική!!!!! είμαι περήφανη που είμαι Ελληνίδα! Αθήνα 2004 🇬🇷 🇬🇷 🇬🇷

[@jym2978]

Feliz contigo por ello

[@nadirmachadogoncalves7066]

You have reasons to be very proud.

[@0802alexander]

Still gives me chills. It's insane that the whole world got to appreciate and admire my country's culture and history. Lovely to see all the beautiful comments.

[@satyros1504]

Those same Olympic games ,helped to create the debt that destroyed our nation, after the financial crisis that started in 2009 Greek nation is destroyed,and the same international people admiring the scene were the exact same that were saying racist stuff about lazy Greeks that don't work and owns money. What to feel proud about ? We are a nation of tavern owners and waiters , waiting for the colonial euromasters to come as tourists so we can serve them.

[@athenagrace1121]

The greek myths theme was iconic, dude

[@Jackie-Chile-w1p]

Todos hemos estudiado historia y dentro de la historia está Grecia, en la Biblia está Grecia también, en el arte. Esa representación hace que todas las imágenes mentales cobren vida.

[@wakelogger8357]

Your country is nothing but stolen land from Turks. Thessaloniki is ours. Athens is ours. You people should be ashamed of yourselves.

[@vgb1414]

Greece is the birthplace of the olympics, democracy, philosophy... who doesn't love Greece?

[@johndoonan5127]

That music sends shivers down my spine

[@nimsouza7394]

A PORCARIA que fizeram na abertura das olimpíadas da FRANÇA não se compara com essa OBRA PRIMA feita anos atrás ! PARABÉNS GRÉCIA ! Que coisa linda de se ver , me emocionei ! 👏👏👏👏👏❤️🇧🇷

[@slowlywakingup]

Timeless, classy, in the spirit of athleticism...

[@ezeromano2928]

Amazing visuals. Like a movie. Pure art. The centaur ilumineted in red and that water like ocean. Amazing visuals.

[@Christina-o4l]

It is not only art, it is true story, the history of Greece, everything you see has a meaning.

[@prof.scheere6933]

I liked this years... It honors the French and pisses republicans off!

[@Tonysopranos1996]

Even 20 years ago, that olympic was very high class and the culture was represented in a memorial manner. I was a child but i remember the gold winner got olive wreath!

[@waterlilly1498]

20 years?? You're kidding!!!!! I remember it like it was yesterday, it was outstanding!!

[@barbarasilva6417]

​@fermisurface2616cala essa boca

[@fathidanasmita9358]

​@fermisurface2616get out tourist

[@MarioMallquiMedina]

Pero Pekin 🇨🇳 2008 lo superó x mucho.

[@calekeva8894]

​@fermisurface2616 🤓

[@ТаняСмелая-л4д]

Это очень красиво и достоино !!! Это действительно сделано со вкусом, браво!!! Здесь видно труд, ум и душу, которые дюди, создавашие это представление вложили!!!!

[@beemayhemful]

My favorite opening ceremony and so emotional having the Olympics return to Athens. It was amazing to watch on tv live!

[@Powerbertl66]

This is really cool, it shows the history of Olympia. The best ever.

[@elsnariano3081]

This ceremony really captured Greek history of Olympics, the planning and sequence is amazing. 👌 Statues made alive.

[@EternalKhann]

You know those statues didnt wore shorts back then, do you? And they liked men loving younger men. I hope you are aware, that this was all fake.

[@davidcoltrin5669]

Cultural heritage, celebration of sport, artistry and history of the games all combined in one amazing performance

[@mythoelogy]

Simply ethereal! I wish all Olympic openings represented their culture like this.

[@thelordoftime803]

There is only one culture to be represented at the Olympics, and that's ancient Greek culture.

[@mickysaga9367]

its not just culture but the beginning of the Olympic Games.

[@SwiffyDK]

​@@thelordoftime803And China

[@QuentinPlant]

This opening ceremony celebrated "ancient" greek culture - it had nothing to do with contemporary greece.

[@Ελλάδα-ω3θ]

@@QuentinPlant Contemporary Greece btought back the Olympic games in 1896. Just reminding. This is a Greek invention either you like or you dont like. Cry now antiGreek

[@DidoTon]

Where everything has begun Olympic games started centuries ago in Greece 🇬🇷 ❤

[@JefSchenkenberg]

That's classic Greece,absolutely fascinating.

[@702twhite]

HOW HAVE I NEVER SEEN THIS BEFORE?!?!?! THIS IS INCREDIBLE I’m literally speechless at this! What a masterpiece!

[@twistedoldloony]

Me too! I'm wondering why I didn't watch it at the time! I think that I watched at least some of that Olympics!

[@emmanaturopathandbirthprof1506]

I was just thinking the same. I hadnt seen it before and i love watching opening ceremonies. Can watch highlights on replay these days.

[@빔빔-v1p]

Me too!!!!!

[@yesmarioo]

You have to watch the full ceremony it’s incredible

[@yesmarioo]

@@twistedoldloonyyou have to watch the full ceremony, it’s incredible

[@exhaustedeloise]

i’ve never seen this opening before and WOW it’s so beautifully done. such an amazing tribute to where the olympics started x

[@marienmorand]

Now that's an opening ceremony! Beautiful and respectful❤

[@xrayban2]

Lol go to the church to purify your thoughts

[@nikoskalogirou6448]

Το ομορφότερο θέαμα που έχω δει ποτέ στη ζωή μου ήταν η έναρξη των Ολυμπιακών αγώνων της Αθήνας 2004. Μέσα σε λιγες ώρες,άνοιξε και έκλεισε με νοσταλγία και ελπίδα εναν βαθιά μεγαλοπρεπή πολιτισμό και μια συγκλονιστική ιστορία χιλιάδων ετών. Μαγικό.

[@ChimChimChums]

Μαγικό indeed.

[@martago_]

Mágico sin duda. Saludos desde España. Amor por siempre a Grecia ❤.

[@supermet44]

В Сочи было красивее!

[@Ed17908]

Shocking thousand of years of history? Now imagine the ones whom had older civilizations…..

[@nikoskalogirou6448]

​​​​​Σύμφωνοι,αλλά μόνο ο Ελληνικός πολιτισμός είχε την αποδοχή και την αφομοίωση από όλο τον Δυτικό κόσμο (και για αιώνες και στον (Ανατολικό)κοινωνικά,πολιτιστικά,πολιτικά (δες Δημοκρατία) τις τέχνες και τα γράμματα.

[@teanbooks9539]

Iconic and poetic , something you can look back with pride, no regrets.

[@keincanete]

Yes Iconic and the most soulful opening in Olympics

[@DC_ABC_123]

Whoever pitched this is a genius. And the execution is flawless. wow

[@lupinedew]

So RESPECTFUL of their heritage. This is what the world needs to see. Self knowledge and self respect. This is what it looks like!!! HONORABLE

[@ankazillmann9582]

​@@calicoesblue4703????????

[@angelasaes]

@@calicoesblue4703everything is always African lmao

[@burntbeansoup]

​@@calicoesblue4703That's completely off topic

[@calicoesblue4703]

@@ankazillmann9582 If you don’t believe me read about it & the Greeks.

[@morgandonohue6542]

We waz Olympians n shiet​@@calicoesblue4703

[@marianolaraguevara6248]

THIS is an opening ceremony 🇬🇷🇬🇷🇬🇷

[@AHNKUK]

France: 🏳️‍🌈🌈🥵🤡🏳️‍🌈🌈🥵🤡💩🇫🇷🇫🇷🇫🇷🇫🇷

[@Tripokaridos22]

OMG.... this is ART

[@Ed17908]

*Original Egyptian art

[@marianasuarez8108]

Going to where everything started and reliving it again in such style. Magnificent!

[@jj-if6it]

This whole sequence is one of the best Olympics ceremony moments ever. 20 years later I still watch it. Goosebumps

[@natas9967]

Wow.. that was absolutely mesmerising to watch! Absolute work of art in motion! Can we please move on to these days again? We need more of this!

[@BouncyBunny-h2v]

This is the best opening ceremony. Especially the lighting of the flame. Absolutely stunning.

[@silverhills5684]

Beautiful, Artistic, Honorable

[@davidlowe8597]

WOW 😲, how impressive, beautifully and eloquently combines sports and art.

[@Black____Out]

Мне тогда было 13 лет,греки выиграли чемпионат Европы по футболу,и провели шикарную олимпиаду,смотрел открытие с восхищением,традиции,каноны,история,эстетика,невозможно остаться равнодушным,хорошо что есть люди которые загружают такие видео в интернет,очень приятно было посмотреть и вспомнить,особенно после открытия игр в Париже🥴

[@elizaveta7328]

Вот вот, называется почувствуйте разницу за 20 лет, что было, что делали... И то что сейчас показали миру в Париже...😢 Греция прекрасна ❤

[@christoschristos7805]

@@elizaveta7328 🥰🥰🥰😘😘😘👍💖💖👍👍👍👍

[@el_naif]

The best Olympic opening and closing of all time, it’s just unbeatable.

[@nerd1632]

beijing 2008?

[@SteliosAxios]

​@@nerd1632 No. Athens 2004 is incomparable.

[@Ангела-к5ч]

У каждого свой лучший. У моей бабушки олимпиада в Москве, для меня в Сиднее.

[@aythentikosa4415]

​@@nerd1632 A very impressive opening ceremony, created by another kind of civilization, carrying totally different meanings.

[@Loli7052]

Nunca la vi, por qué?

[@tynanreid8082]

Now this is beautiful and artistic for an opening and for making a truly respectful way to celebrate those who started the Olympics.

[@Athens-sp8td]

Мама Греция 🇬🇷. Вот это открытие Олимпиады ! ❤

[@zumogerstubchen2340]

The music, the scenery, the costumes. Everything is spot on and trying to be as close to the original as possible.

[@dianab.9044]

I’ve never this seen before!! There are no words, this is just perfection ❤ whoever came up with this concept is a genius

[@runaway416]

Ancient Greeks did

[@dianab.9044]

@@runaway416 touché 😅 but I still mean for the ceremony here

[@artflouvanabafaloukou7252]

​@@dianab.9044Dimitris Papaioannou. One of are best, if not the top.

[@rihaoliang3118]

​@@dianab.9044considering that the Olympics was from ancient Greece and this took place in Athens. It's actually a pretty obvious choice to make a call back

[@nomizw]

The one that is responsible for this is Dimitris Papaioannou

[@blue-phoenix115]

I can't believe I have no memory of this! Now I'll never forget it.

[@kasunmahesh1862]

It always gives me goosebumps when I see both Athens and Beijin Opening Ceremonies.. Those two are probably the Greatest Opening Ceremonies in Olympics History.

[@ohwellwhateverr]

London had a fantastic ceremony too. The industrial revolution piece was beautiful.

[@Minorheadlines]

Sydney's was great 😊

[@СергейТакойтов]

Не забудь Москва 80

[@elery825]

Как же это красиво, пересмотрела раз 20, аж дух захватывает. Почему-то раньше не видела этого открытия

[@sevenoctobers7471]

Goosebumps! Especially the music and drums, very primal.

[@onewingedraven]

I was too young for this olympics to even know the Olympics were a thing. I cannot believe how beautiful this is. The makeup, costume design as well as the cheorgraphy is beyond impressive. Take notes Paris!

[@danielacalfapietro8727]

Classica, rispondente.Greca. Senza tempo. L' Archetipo, l' essenza stessa dei Giochi Olimpici. Pura perfezione.

[@naydee]

Gives me chills to this day. It’s pure magic. The effort and thought put into this work of art is transcendental.

[@katerinakaterinaki9143]

Greece holds the best opening ceremony because The Olympic games are our child 🇬🇷☦️

[@haruhisuzumiya6650]

Are your child yet was forgotten when the Roman Empire fell

[@Ελλάδα-ω3θ]

@@haruhisuzumiya6650 Greek invention 100% Cry now

[@EleniKallimorou]

@@haruhisuzumiya6650 it was a Greek and a French who came up with reviving the games and make them global, so STILL our child.

[@KonstantinosPhillippikos]

Αμην

[@pinkfloydguy7781]

You gotta see the whole thing, it’s amazing. It tells the history of Greece from the Minoan and Mycenaean civilizations all the way here to modern day

[@vengefulbeauty]

This is the Olympics that got me into the Olympics! Crazy its been 20 years.

[@landapanda10]

Now this is an opening ceremony! Just beautiful

[@maryambreen]

Very well presented,unbeatable🇬🇷 ❤️💗🇬🇷❤️💗🇬🇷❤️💗🇬🇷⭐️🎉

[@wakelogger8357]

🇹🇷🇹🇷🇹🇷

[@nugget9245]

It was beautiful. I will never forget those Olympics. . My brother also died that week. Watching this helped me. I loved the theme song.

[@Winterheart87]

Now this is an INCREDIBLE performance. So unique and gives honor to it's origins, the people who made this possible should be so proud.

[@jollygirl94]

A literal work of art, stunning. All the women and men are beautiful 🫶💗

[@supermet44]

Какие женщины??? Небинарные личности а не женщины

[@jollygirl94]

@@supermet44 Back then, there's no such word.

[@shubhamgadre3714]

Watching such a magnificent performance makes me proud of being a part of human civilization.

[@lovelocked5385]

Wake up to this Godlessness

[@supermet44]

​@@lovelocked5385бог с Русскими!!!❤❤❤

[@phobiasurvey2975]

This is called Artistic. MASTERPIECE

[@FYI86]

I want to thank Greece for giving the world this amazing event called Olympic Games 👏👏👏

[@ΜικηςΖεζας]

Thank you my friend

[@AJolie009]

@@ΜικηςΖεζαςIn my humble opinion, I think the Olympics should be hosted every single time where it’s originated! Greece!

[@Poppy-zm2yh]

​@@AJolie009it's extremely expensive. It doubt their citizens would appreciate it.

[@eeaotly]

​@@AJolie009Only if every participant country contributes with funds. Otherwise is not sustainable for Greece to always be the host.

[@ΜικηςΖεζας]

@@AJolie009 that was the proposal of the ex prime minister and president of greece konstantinos karamanlis and thats why he made the olympic athletic centre of athens at late 70's-early 80's, it wouild also be sustainable bc the stadiums would be paid off once and companies around the world would contribute financially