The Summer Olympics are now underway in London. The Opening Ceremony was a fantastic production that gave us a glimpse of British history and of that country's contributions to the world. As always, the Parade of Olympians is a moving tribute to the spirit and mission of the games. Having a mixed heritage, I feel pride in my paternal ancestry as the home of the original Olympics and the concept of universality. I have the same pride in my maternal ancestry for their modern achievements.
This year, it was no different. It was a fitting climax to the Opening Ceremonies that the lighting of the Olympic Flame was a combined effort of the 204 individual leaves carried in the parade by the respective teams. Let the Games begin!
Team Greece leads the Parade of Olympians as the birthplace of the Olympic Dream. Go Team Greece!
Team Nigeria marches into the stadium wearing the national colors of green and white. Go Team Nigeria!
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Opa` Hellas! :)
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