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August 14, 2004
The Opening Ceremony

The Olympic rings stand out in the backdrop of darkness during the opening ceremony.

The stadium floor was flooded with water, creating a shimmering sea that burst into flames in an electrifying moment as the five Olympic rings were set ablaze by a pyrotechnic comet flashing down from the sky.

The five-ringed symbol represents the union of the five continents and the meeting of athletes from throughout the world at the Olympic Games.

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