Sports fans praise Rio 2016 Opening Ceremony's green and environmental message
Tonga's very oiled-up flag bearer, carnival-style dance moves and the world's first refugee Olympic team also got people talking on Twitter
- Ellie Walker-Arnott
Published: Saturday, 6 August 2016 at 9:09 am
The Rio 2016 Olympics kicked off last night. The Opening Ceremony was a simple one that boasted an earnest message as well as a party vibe - and it was greeted with enthusiasm on social media...
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Sports fans praised the Opening Ceremony's green and environmental theme:
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Though some were quick to point out that Rio's road to the Olypmics could have been greener...
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Meanwhile viewers were also touched by the introduction of the first ever refugee Olympic team:
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But it wasn't all serious. The Olympic Ceremony also showcased Rio's carnival heritage:
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There was dancing and music galore:
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Supermodel Gisele walked a super-sized catwalk...
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All in all, social media was impressed by the show Rio put on:
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Already blown away by #OlympicCeremony And this is on a limited budget?! Brill.
— Kathy Rose O'Brien (@kathyroseobrien) August 5, 2016
Some were momentarily distracted by Tonga's topless flag bearer...
Fun fact: #Tonga uses over 90% of the world's oil to keep their flag bearers at maximum glisten. #OpeningCeremony pic.twitter.com/pPgyAdgavW
— Benjamin Siemon (@BenjaminJS) 6 August 2016
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Where is #Tonga and how do I get there #OpeningCeremony pic.twitter.com/UlEDGX8X8q
— Brandi (@BlondieInTX) 6 August 2016
But Olympic spirit was officially out in force:
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Of course for the UK, it was a long night...
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But the consensus is that staying up was worth it...
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