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The opening ceremony for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games was a symphony of colour. At last, we know why the toilets were stuffed up in the Australian accommodation – everyone was too busy putting together this spectacular show!
Like any good Olympics opening ceremony, Rio’s varied between the beautiful, the weird, the wacky, and the downright stunning. Let’s take a look at some of the best pics to come out of the affair.
We’re not fireworks experts, but expect that takes a bit of putting together!
Our Aussies hit the scene – lead by Anna Meares.
What an incredible experience!!! Memories for a lifetime!!! @AUSOlympicTeam @Aussie7s #Rio2016 pic.twitter.com/ReCWNy7mL6
— ed Jenkins (@edjenkins86) August 6, 2016
Australia’s Rugby Sevens captain Ed Jenkins soaking it in.
Stunning view of the athletes parade #OpeningCeremony #rio2016 #olympics pic.twitter.com/EvZhG7xngL
— Olympics (@Olympics) August 6, 2016
The world’s best atheletes – well, most of them – all in one snap.
The Olympic rings are unveiled in spectacular fashion at the #Rio2016 #OpeningCeremony pic.twitter.com/cPo631FkDp
— 7Olympics (@7olympics) August 6, 2016
An awesome take on the tradition symbol.
☝Olympic rings explode in the sky of the Olympic Stadium #OpeningCeremony #Rio2016 #olympics ? pic.twitter.com/D6LgS9RWLH
— Olympics (@Olympics) August 6, 2016
They like fireworks in Rio. So do we!
The torch arrives…
…the fire is lit! The games are on!