The opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games carries many symbols of “freedom” but not discrimination.

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 locations in Paris, including the Eiffel Tower, the Palace of Versailles and the Grand Palais.

Like the Paris 2024 Olympic Games 2024 Paralympic Games Opening Ceremony Held outside the stadium for the first time. Live to Thailand at approximately 1:00am on Wednesday 28 August 2024 (entry 29 August)

Paralympic athletes parade on the Champs-Élysées in 2024

The athletes put on a noisy show in the streets. Champs Elysees (Champs-Elysees) which is known as one of the most beautiful roads in the world. It is unique to France.

The Champs-Élysées is the French name for the Elysian Fields, or “paradise” in Greek mythology. The approximately 1.88-kilometre-long avenue was first designed in the 17th century and landscaped by French landscape architect André Le Nôtre at the end of that century.

This road is lined with shops of famous luxury brands. Michelin-starred restaurants, pastry shops and nightclubs cater to the needs of a luxurious lifestyle.

At the same time, when supporting important national celebrations, the Champs-Élysées can be decorated with the flag and national colors of France in preparation for the military parade. “French National Day” July 14th, which is watched by the world

Opening ceremony Atego, the symbol of the Paralympic Games on the Arc de Triomphe.

In the live broadcast of the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, another important landmark that we often see is Arc de Triomphe (Arc de Triomphe) or “Arc de Triomphe”, is a world-famous stone monument and a national symbol as well. It attracts about 1.5 million tourists each year (thetravel.com)

The Arc de Triomphe is a historic site. It was built by Emperor Napoleon I to commemorate his victory in the War of 1805, and 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 Games Symbols Her name is Atego, which is Latin for “I move.”

The Atego resembles three crescents, red, blue and green, surrounding a central point. It is a symbol that means “movement” and highlights the role of the Paralympic Movement in bringing together athletes from all over the world to compete and achieve sporting excellence.

Opening ceremony Around the Place de la Concorde

Opening ceremony Thai Paralympic athletes walk in the Place de la Concorde area.

Is the show over yet? Place de la Concorde (Plus de la Concorde) Location of the official opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games.

Place de la Concorde Literally translated as “Place of Reconciliation”, it is the largest square in Paris. Built to honor King Louis XV, it features a large stone column standing in front.

This corner Luxor Obelisk The statue was given to France as a diplomatic gift from Egypt in 1829. It is a four-sided block of granite with a pyramid-like top at the top.

Opening ceremony Luxor Obelisk

Opening ceremony Map projection on the Luxor Obelisk

The Egyptians called this type of stone “obelisk”, which means the same thing as a monument. This stone is 3300 years old, weighs 230 tons, is 22.5 meters high, and was built by Pharaoh Ramses.

Today we attended the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games as a mapping spectacle that elegantly tells a historical and contemporary story. Including the organization of a stage for the shows with the “Luxor Obelisk” as the centerpiece.

Opening ceremony Artistic presentation for the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games

All performing arts throughout Paris 2024 Paralympic Games Opening Ceremony It is located in the Discord to Concord or “Discord. Switch to Unity” topic.

It consists of contemporary dance with dancers with disabilities. It means giving encouragement. Helping when they are exhausted so that they are able to dance together for fun.

Singing songs with disability content is not a disability restriction. People with disabilities can learn and practice skills according to their passion and abilities. They can live in the community by themselves.

Opening ceremony Lucky Love, pop singer with the song Myability

Opening ceremony Lucky Love is a singer and dancer who lost her left arm.

Opening ceremony Christine and the Queens Performance

Opening ceremony Braille on Paris 2024 Paralympic Games medals

It arrives Paris 2024 Paralympic Games Medal It still contains the original ironwork from the Eiffel Tower. Designed in collaboration with French jewelry brand Chaumet, it links sport with French heritage.

Added with Braille sculpture (Braille is a letter that uses a tactile writing method for the visually impaired)

Opening ceremony Paralympic mascot One Leg Wearing Running Blade.

Paralympic mascots or “souvenirs” are Paralympic District (Phrygian Paralympic) It looks like a red cone. It has arms, legs and a face. In fact, it was inspired by the Phrygian cap, an ancient people.

This red conical hat was worn by freed slaves in ancient Greece or present-day Turkey. The French wore red hats like this as a symbol of “liberty” during the French Revolution.

One of the legs of Phrygia, the mascot of the Paralympic Games, wears what is called a running blade, or “blade leg” for amputee runners. It is a symbol representing athletes with disabilities. Promoting the inclusive values ​​of the Paralympic Games and the importance of sport.

Opening ceremony Paris 2024 Paralympic Games Flame Lighting Ceremony

Opening ceremony Torch Bowl, Paralympic Games, Paris 2024

public Paris 2024 Paralympic Games Opening Ceremony Once again, we have witnessed historic moments and elements that highlight the host city’s commitment to “accessibility” and “inclusivity” through the global icon of Paris.

Image source: AFP, www.paralympic.be, x.com/Paris2024

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