What happens in the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the Olympic Games?
A party atmosphere is a feature of the Olympic Games. Each Olympic Games has an opening ceremony during which the sports stadium is filled with music, singing, dancing and fireworks. A closing ceremony in the same spirit takes place on the last day of the Games. The opening and closing ceremonies are an invitation to discover the culture of the country hosting the Games. • Learn more (page 5) • Olympic Charter: Chapter 5, Rule 56, p.