Paris 2024 Paralympic Games The Paris 2024 Paralympic Games will take place in France from 28 August to 8 September 2024, with up to 4,400 athletes from around the world competing in 22 sports at iconic venues in Paris, giving into the Eiffel Tower. The Palace of Versailles and the Grand Palais
Like the Olympic Games in Paris 2024 Opening Ceremony of the 2024 Paralympic Games Held outside the stadium for the first time. Live broadcast to Thailand at approximately 1:00am on Wednesday, 28 August 2024 (going into 29 August)
Paralympic 2024 athletes march on the Champs-Elysees
Athletes set up a loud parade in the streets. Champs-Elysees (Champs Elysees) which is known as one of the most beautiful roads in the world. and is unique to France
Champs-Élysées is French for Elysian Fields, or ‘heaven’ in Greek mythology. The boulevard, approximately 1.88 kilometers long, was first laid out in the 17th century and was designed by French landscape architect André Le Nôtre at the end of that century.
Famous luxury brand name shops line both sides of this road. Michelin star restaurants and dessert shops, night clubs meet the needs of a luxurious lifestyle.
At the same time when they support important national celebrations, the Champs-Élysées can be decorated with the French flag and national colors to prepare for the military parade. ‘French National Day’ 14 July the world is watching
Atigo, the Paralympic symbol on the Arc de Triomphe.
In the live broadcast of the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, another important landmark is often seen. Triumphal arch (Arc de Triomphe) or ‘Arc de Triomphe’, a stone monument famous throughout the world and a national symbol as well. Every year it attracts around 1.5 million tourists (thetravel.com)
This Arc de Triomphe is a historical site. Built by Emperor Napoleon I to commemorate his victory in the war of 1805, the first stone was laid on August 15, 1806. It took another 30 years to complete.
At the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, the Arc de Triomphe was decorated. Paralympic Symbols His name is Atigo, which is Latin for “I Move”.
Atigo looks like three crescents, red, blue and green, spinning around a central point. It is a symbol that means ‘Movement’ and emphasizes the role of the Paralympic Movement in bringing athletes from around the world together to achieve competition and sporting excellence.
Around the place de la Concorde
Thai Paralympic athletes march into the Place de la Concorde area.
Has the parade ended yet? Place de la Concorde (Plus de la Concorde) Venue of the official opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games.
Place de la Concorde Literally translated as ‘Reconciliation Square’, it is the largest square in Paris. Built to honor King Louis XV, a large stone column stands tall in front of it.
This column Obelisk of Luxor Given to France as a diplomatic gift by Egypt in 1829, it is a four-sided granite monolith with a pyramid-like peak at the top.
Obelisk of Luxor
Map display on the Luxor Obelisk
The Egyptians called this type of stone ‘obelisk’, meaning the same thing as a monument. This monolith is 3,300 years old, weighs 230 tons, and is 22.5 meters high.
Today, we attended the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games as a mapping spectacle that beautifully told a historical and contemporary story. Including setting up a stage for performances with the ‘Obelisk of Luxor’ in the centre.
Performance for the opening ceremony of the ‘Paris 2024 Paralympic Games’
The performing arts throughout Opening Ceremony of the Paralympic Games, Paris 2024 It is in the topic Discord to Concord or ‘Discord. Change to unity’
It consists of contemporary dance by dancers with disabilities. It means to give encouragement. Help when you are tired They were even able to dance together for fun.
Singing songs that contain disability content is not a disability restriction. People with disabilities can learn and use skills according to their passion and ability. and they can live in society on their own
Lucky Love, pop singer with the song My Ability
Lucky Love is a singer and dancer who lost her left arm.
Performance of Christine and the Queens
Braille on medals from the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games
arrive Medal, Paris 2024 Paralympic Games The original iron pieces from the Eiffel Tower are still there. Created in collaboration with the French jewelery brand Chaumet, it combines sport with French heritage.
Added by engraving, Braille (Braille) is a letter that uses a touchable writing method. For the visually impaired
Paralympic mascot A running blade on one leg.
Paralympic mascots or ‘memorials’ are Phryge Paralympics (Phrygia Paralympics) Like a red cone. It has arms, legs and a face. In fact, it was inspired by the Phrygian Cap, ancient people.
This red conical hat was worn by freed slaves in ancient Greece or modern day Turkey. The French wore red hats like this as a symbol of ‘freedom’ during the French Revolution.
One leg of Phrygia’s Paralympic mascot wears a blade known as a running blade, or ‘blade leg’ for non-athletic runners. It is a representative symbol for athletes with disabilities. Promote the inclusive values of the Paralympic Games and the importance of sport.
Torch lighting ceremony at the Paralympic Games in Paris 2024
Torch Pot, Paralympic Games, Paris 2024
listeners Paris 2024 Paralympic Games Opening Ceremony It has revisited historical moments and elements that highlight the host city’s commitment to ‘accessibility’ and ‘inclusivity’ through the global image of Paris.
photo credit: AFP, www.paralympic.be, x.com/Paris2024
2024-08-29 15:24:02
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