The 2012 London Olympic Games opening ceremonies was held on July 27 (morning of July 28 in Manila) at the Olympic Stadium, Olympic Park in Stratford, England. The show, which was directed by Danny Boyle (28 Days Later, Slumdog Millionaire) costs about US$ 43 million just to highlight the spectacle which will be seen by millions of people worldwide.
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| The Olympic Cauldron is lit during the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games. (Photo courtesy of Chris McGrath/Getty Images) |
Here are some of the amazing photos and GIFs compiled by Storify made by internet users in the 2012 London Olympic Games opening ceremonies.