Before the Paris Olympics began, France received a lot of ridicule, saying that the dormitories provided for athletes were small and simple, the beds were made of cardboard, the meals were vegan, there was no air conditioning in the summer, there was no swimming venue, and there was no river, and even the medals prepared for the champions were cast in iron.
But the facts show that what netizens said is right, but the expression is not comprehensive enough, but compared with these short material lives and the next visual feast, they can really all be ignored.
On this rainy Parisian night, a century-old event arrives.
On July 26, 2024, the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympic Games kicked off on the banks of the Seine. It's not just a sports feast, it's a star-studded cultural feast.
From Celine · Dion to Lady Gaga, from Gu Ailing to Guo Jingjing, to Dong Yuhui, they are star-studded, and they light up the night sky of Paris with their talent and charm. Let's walk into this Olympic feast full of touches and surprises!
The rain in Paris is very France - casual and romantic. The rain soaked the jerseys of the athletes, but it could not extinguish the enthusiasm in their eyes. On the banks of the Seine, boats carrying Olympic athletes slowly pass by, their lights flickering, as if they have sailed through the long river of time.
Suddenly, a familiar figure appeared in front of the Eiffel Tower, it was Celine · Dion! The 56-year-old Canada singer is wearing a silver sequined gown, which is breathtakingly beautiful. When she opened her mouth to sing Edith · Piaf's classic song "Hymn to Love", the audience held their breath.
Do you know? Celine · Dion made unimaginable efforts for this performance. In 2022, she was diagnosed with stiff person syndrome, a condition that causes muscle stiffness and spasticity. But she didn't give up, but insisted on fighting the disease. As she herself said: "Even if I have to crawl, I want to return to the stage." "
Looking at the radiant Celine · Dion on stage, who would have thought what kind of ordeal she had experienced? Isn't her strength and courage the best expression of the Olympic spirit?
Then, Lady Gaga appeared. Dressed in a creative flamingo-shaped costume, she waved pink feathers with 10 dancers and sang "Mon truc en Plume" by iconic France performance artist Zizi Jeanmarie. When she shouted "Good evening, welcome to Paris!" The whole Seine was boiling.
Lady Gaga's performance was like a clear stream, washing away the gloom of a rainy night. Her creativity and talent make people sigh: this is a real artist!
At the entrance of the athletes, we saw many familiar faces. Winter Olympic champion Gu Ailing, wearing a Chinese team uniform, has a bright smile. Her appearance is reminiscent of her wonderful performance at the Beijing Winter Olympics two years ago. Time flies, but Gu Ailing's charm is still the same.
She was followed by the "Queen of Diving" Guo Jingjing and her husband Huo Qigang. The two depended sweetly on each other and left a happy group photo in front of the camera. Fok Qigang wore the white team uniform of the Hong Kong delegation, while Guo Jingjing wore a white sweatshirt and black jacket. Even on a cold rainy night in Paris, their sweetness still warms people's hearts.
What is surprising is that Dong Yuhui, the former "first brother with goods" selected by Dongfang, also appeared on the scene. Who would have thought that he, who was still selling goods in the live broadcast room just a few months ago, can now stand on the stage of the Olympic Games? This is probably the charm of the Internet age, giving ordinary people the opportunity to stand in the center of the world stage.
At the opening ceremony, the romance and creativity of the France were brought to the extreme. Did you see that?
The female rider on the Seine, wearing the Olympic flag, was like a messenger of the Olympic spirit.
Then there was the torchbearer who flew on the rooftops of Paris, passing through classic venues such as the Louvre and the Musée d'Orsay, before arriving at the Trocadero Gardens, the main venue of the opening ceremony. Aren't these scenes the embodiment of the unique imagination of the France?
Of course, the romance and casualness of the France also brought some hiccups with them. Is the Olympic flag hung upside down? It doesn't matter, the France shrugged: this is not a reverse, it is the use of the Chinese method of pasting the word "Fu" to indicate that the Olympics have "arrived". This sense of humor makes people laugh.
Finally, when the flame is lit, a hot air balloon slowly rises and hangs high in the night sky of Paris. At this moment, whether you are an athlete or a spectator, no matter what country you are from, you will be blown away by this beautiful sight.
The opening of the Paris Olympic Games is not only the beginning of a sports event, but also a feast that transcends borders and cultures. It allows us to see that whether it is in the sports world, the entertainment industry or the Internet world, as long as there is a dream and perseverance, everyone can shine on their own stage.
When we look back on this rainy night, we may find that the most moving thing is not those dazzling stars, but every ordinary person who struggles for their dreams. Because under the inspiration of the Olympic spirit, each of us is the protagonist of our own life and has the opportunity to create our own miracles.
Let's look forward to the next events, and look forward to everyone being able to create their own excitement in their own life arena!