Ceremony Kick Off Euro 2008
Today is the opening of UEFA EURO 2008™. Swiss and Austrian traditions were the focal point as UEFA EURO 2008™ got under way with a colourful opening ceremony. This memorable experience is designed by Martin Arnaud and the Auditoire agency, combined the various elements of the two host countries, sport and culture, and UEFA’s values of fair play, respect and the joy of football. Over 1,000 performers of various nationalities, aged between 14 and 70, show their best performance for the audience all over the world.
Inspired by modern pixel art, 600 volunteers make movements on the field while holding coloured cubes that create the big pictures. The performers came from the Swiss Gymnastic Federation and the German Gymnastic Federation. The artists featured stiltwalkers known as Gangart. The grand finale saw 16 children bearing 16 flags. It represents each of the EURO participating nations. All children led into the stadium by Amanda Amman as Miss Switzerland 2007. Then thousands of balloons were released amid a spectacular firework display. The stadium blow up with sound of football fans and give a terrific welcome as the two teams took to the field.
UEFA EURO 2008™ had begun. A total of 16 teams will participate in the tournament. All team trying to be the winner to bring home a new trophy awarded to the winners.
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