2020 Summer Olympics opening ceremony

The opening ceremony of the postponed 2020 Summer Olympics took place on 23 July 2021 at the Olympic Stadium, Tokyo, and was formally opened by Emperor Naruhito. As mandated by the Olympic Charter, the proceedings combined the formal and ceremonial opening of this international sporting event, including welcoming speeches, hoisting of the flags and the parade of athletes, with an artistic spectacle to showcase the host nation's culture and history.

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