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1.8M views · 48K reactions | The Athens 2004 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony took place on August 13, 2004, at the Olympic Stadium in Athens, Greece. The event featured a blend of traditional Greek culture and modern technology, with performances highlighting Greek history and mythology. One of the most memorable moments was the lighting of the Olympic cauldron by windsurfer Nikolaos Kaklamanakis. | History In Pictures | Facebook

The opening ceremony of the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens was a moment of profound emotion, as the world witnessed the Games returning to their birthplace, Greece. The atmosphere was charged with an unparalleled sense of history and pride, as spectators from around the globe gathered to celebrate this historic homecoming. The ceremony was a masterclass in simplicity, radiance, and classical elegance, deeply moving everyone present. It poignantly reminded us of the 2000 Olympics, which were initia