There were magical scenes at Rio's Maracana Stadium as the first Olympic Games ever held in South America officially got underway on Friday.
A rapturous reception greeted athletes from the host nation at an opening ceremony celebrating Brazil's history, environment, and culture.
==Dancing, a history lesson and breathtaking visuals 😍 Relive the highlights of the first part of the #OpeningCeremonyhttps://t.co/7x9c963GOa— Rio 2016 (@Rio2016_en) 6 août 2016
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