Olympics 2012 Photos

London Olympics: A grand Opening Ceremony

July 28, 2012 03:03

The London Olympics Opening Ceremony was every bit as grand and spectacular as it was billed to be. A look at the event that had the world in complete awe. (AFP and AP images)

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Fireworks light up the Olympic Stadium during the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games in London. (AFP Photo)
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Fireworks go off over the Olympic stadium at the end of the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games in London. (AFP Photo)
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Fireworks light up Olympic Stadium during the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games in London. (AFP Photo)
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An artist performs during the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic stadium in London. (AFP Photo)
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Dancers perform in front of a "setting sun" in a scene dramatising the struggle between life and death during the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium in London. (AFP Photo)
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The Tree is seen during the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium in London. (AFP Photo)
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The freshly "forged" Olympic rings floating above artists performing during the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium in London. (AFP Photo)
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Five-time Olympic rowing gold medallist Steve Redgrave of Britain carries the torch during the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium in London. (AFP Photo)
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The Olympic Flame is lit during the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium in London. (AFP Photo)
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Ex-Beatle Sir Paul McCartney performs during the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic stadium in London. (AFP Photo)
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An inflatable yellow submarine floats above artists performing during the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic stadium in London. (AFP Photo)
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An actor dressed to resemble Britain's Queen Elizabeth II parachutes into the stadium during the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium in London. (AFP Photo)
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The London Olympics Opening Ceremony was every bit as grand and spectacular as it was billed to be. A look at the event that had the world in complete awe. Queen Elizabeth arrived right on schedule and was greeted by a loud cheer from all parts of the Olympic Stadium. (AFP and AP images)
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Athletes parade during the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic stadium in London. (AFP Photo)
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The Union Jack was unfurled with the arrival of the Royal family and a sky dive from a helicopter by Daniel Craig.
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Giants puppets depicting villains from British literature including Lord Voldemort from the Harry Potter books and the Child Catcher from Chitty Chitty Bang Bang swirl around the stage during the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium in London. (AFP Photo)
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The history of Britain was potrayed in the ceremony to begin with. From the feudal time to the Industrial Revolution, it was all included in the Danny Boyle directed event.
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The Olympic Rings were spectacularly displayed, over the stadium.
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There was also the performance from children and nurses from the National Health Service which was established the last time the Olympics came to London - 1948.
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To many, some sections of the ceremony resembled a scene straight out of a fantasy movie. Such was the beauty and order of the events.
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Speaking of fantasy, fictional character Mary Poppins was also part of the entire show.
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There also was the fly-past over the London skies which left the crowd cheering and wanting an encore.
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It was a proud moment for London Mayor Boris Johnson who is seen here with his wife.
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The London Orchestra Symphony, with a performance from none other than Mr Bean, also was part of the entire program.
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The Olympic Flame is lit during the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium in London. (AFP Photo)

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