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2012 Summer Paralympics opening ceremony
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The 2012 Summer Paralympics opening ceremony was held on 29 August 2012, starting at 20:30 BST and marking the official opening of the 2012 Summer Paralympics in London, England.[2] The show – named Enlightenment – had Jenny Sealey and Bradley Hemmings as its artistic directors,[3] leading a team that included Jon Bausor as set designer and Moritz Junge as costume designer.[4] Queen Elizabeth II officially opened the Games.[5][6] The ceremony was performed in the Olympic stadium in London in front of a capacity audience of 80,000 people.[7]
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Date | 20:30, 29 August 2012 (+01:00) (2012-08-29T20:30+01:00) |
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Location | Olympic Stadium, London, United Kingdom |
Coordinates | 51°32′19″N 0°01′00″W |
Also known as | Enlightenment |
Filmed by | Olympic Broadcasting Services (OBS)[1] |
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