On July 23, the French President Emmanuel Macron expressed his excitement about the upcoming Olympic Games, which Paris will officially open this Friday. He declared, “We are going to welcome the world; it is an immense pride.”
One of the standout features of this year’s Olympic opening ceremony will be its unique location. For the first time, the ceremony will not be held in a stadium but rather in the heart of the city. Spectators can look forward to a spectacular parade of boats on the Seine River. Macron emphasized, “No country has attempted what we are going to do on the Seine.”
The ceremony will culminate at the Trocadero, with around 200 boats traveling six kilometers along the river, passing iconic landmarks and museums of the city. In preparation for the event, extensive measures have been taken to ensure security for an expected audience of over 300,000 people.
Macron also noted that the Paris Olympics will be the "most sustainable, most inclusive, and the first entirely gender-balanced Games."
Amid the excitement, there are whispers about a potential return of Canadian singer Céline Dion. Macron skillfully avoided confirming rumors about her public appearance, stating that it would be “wonderful” if she could make a comeback. “There will be artists from all over the world and from France. French history is part of universal history,” he remarked.
In addition to Dion, other global music icons, including Lady Gaga, have been spotted in the streets of Paris recently, fueling speculation about their potential performances during the opening ceremony. With a hint of humor, Macron also refrained from revealing which French sports star will light the Olympic cauldron.
When asked if it would be former athlete Marie Josée Pérec, a three-time Olympic gold medalist, Macron maintained the suspense with laughter, acknowledging that she was one of his sports heroes growing up.
As the world awaits the opening of the Paris Olympics, the excitement and speculation continue to grow.
For more details on the Olympics, visit official Paris Olympics website.
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