Paris Olympics about to begin with waterborne opening ceremony

by Shine

July 27, 2024

[News]

Paris Olympics about to begin with waterborne opening ceremony

Credit: Reuters

Caption: Members of the Chinese delegation are seen ahead of the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

The Paris 2024 Olympic Games opening ceremony is about to begin on the city's River Seine.

For the first time, an Olympic Games opening ceremony is moving out of a stadium and into the heart of the host city, Paris, with the river as the main backdrop.

The emblematic monuments of the City of Light will be at the heart of the ceremony, which is set to last over three hours.

Around 6,800 athletes will parade in 85 boats for six kilometers on the River Seine.

The 2024 Olympics, which will run through August 11, marks the third time that Paris has hosted the Summer Games. The first was in 1900 and the last was a century ago in 1924.

In Case You Missed It...

Latest Articles

Wired Headphones Make a Surprise Comeback Amid Convenience and Cost Appeal

FEATURED

[News]

Wired Headphones Make a Surprise Comeback Amid Convenience and Cost Appeal

@ Guo Jiayi

Apr 3, 2026

[NEWS]

Wired Headphones Make a Surprise Comeback Amid Convenience and Cost Appeal

@ Guo Jiayi

Apr 3, 2026

[News]

Spring Break Gives Shanghai a Boost in Family Vacation Spending

An overlap between school spring breaks and the Qingming travel period is lifting demand for theme parks, hotels and overnight trips in Shanghai.

[News]

Domestic Airline Fuel Surcharge in China to Rise Sixfold Starting April 5

China's domestic airline fuel surcharge will increase sixfold from April 5, rising from 10 yuan to 60 yuan for short-haul flights and from 20 yuan to 120 yuan for longer routes.

[News]

South Korea Eases Multiple-Entry Visa Rules for Chinese

South Korea has relaxed multiple-entry visa requirements for Chinese citizens and extended visa validity periods in a move aimed at attracting more visitors.