The much-awaited opening ceremony of London Olympic 2012 opened with a spectacular and glorious shows, which lasted for about 4 hours. The magnificent show highlighted the glorious arts, culture, tradition and also all the aspects of life of people of Britain. The shows attracted viewers of the entire world, which includes many world famous personalities from various fields of life.
The ceremony which had been shrouded in secrecy, revealed the many hidden facts and preparations for which the organizers were trying for many days.
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Show honoured many achievements by the Great Britain including the creation of children's literature, which includes so many characters still loved today. Some of them are Peter Pan, Mary Poppins, the Queen of Hearts and more recently Harry Potter.
The ceremony was consists of the famous Danny Boyle's magnificent showpiece began with an encounter with Ratty and Mole from the children's book "The Wind in the Willows" on the Thames river and took people along the iconic London waterway until they reached the Olympic Stadium, where the countdown began.
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Boyle's magnificent performance was focused on the advantages of industry and the impact of industry on the normal life. Show covered all the aspects including the growth of cities and the industrialization of war which allowed young men to be mown down by their millions in the battlefields of Europe.
The arrival of Queen Elizabeth II in the stadium was another important moment for many which highlight the night as the monarch showed her sense of humor in a spoof sketch with James Bond actor Daniel Craig which appeared she had parachuted out of a helicopter to reach her destination.
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The march past of various contingents from different countries was another significant moment. The parade of athletes, which was as usual, led by Greece and ended by the spectacular arrival of Team Great Britain which applause's of fans in the stadium.
The magnificent and eye catching fireworks was another attractions for the London Olympic opening ceremony which enchanted entire world and the audience in the stadium which were the live witness for the show.
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