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In response to "I'm fairly certain you're wrong on that. -- nm" by Reagen

The ceremonies typically start with the raising of the host country's flag and a performance of its national anthem

Posted by Danedukenuuk Feb 12 '10, 19:18

The ceremonies typically start with the raising of the host country's flag and a performance of its national anthem.[6][7] The host nation then presents artistic displays of music, singing, dance, and theater representative of its culture

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olympic_Games_ceremony (en.wikipedia.org)

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"The traditional part of the ceremonies starts with a "Parade of Nations"" -- nm - Reagen Feb 12, 19:20 14
- After all nations have entered, the president of the Organizing Committee makes a speech, followed by the IOC president - Danedukenuuk Feb 12, 19:24 13
  - After the athletes enter the stadium, three national flags are hoisted on flagpoles one at a time while the corresponding national anthems are played. - TFox Feb 12, 19:26
  - Are you taking over from liioulu in the pointlessly literal department? - Reagen Feb 12, 19:25 11
    - I can't open pdfs right now, but if y'all want to check 'em out, there are links to official fact sheets for winter and summer games linked here,nmbut -- (link) - b! Feb 12, 19:29
    - do you really and honestly expect a serious answer to that question - Danedukenuuk Feb 12, 19:28 9
      - Tempers flare... over really salient matters -- nm - Facto Feb 12, 19:30
      - Your memory is faulty. -- nm - Reagen Feb 12, 19:29 7
        
        ... - b! Feb 12, 19:33 5
        
        and... - b! Feb 12, 19:37 4
        
        Fine. He's still dumb for assuming that the Parade of Nations was it. -- nm - Reagen Feb 12, 19:40 3
        
        we all thank you a lot for this enlightning post - Danedukenuuk Feb 12, 19:46 1
        
        still bored, jackass? -- nm - Reagen Feb 12, 19:50
        
        heh. sorry. -- nm - b! Feb 12, 19:42
        
        i don't remember it that way -- nm - Danedukenuuk Feb 12, 19:31

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