Purely History on Instagram: "The 2008 Beijing Olympic opening ceremony is still remembered as one of the greatest in history. Directed by Zhang Yimou, it combined breathtaking precision, art, and technology to showcase China’s rich culture and modern progress. Over 15,000 performers took part in the four-hour spectacle, featuring dazzling fireworks, synchronized drumming, and an enormous LED scroll that came to life with color and movement. The ceremony celebrated unity and human achievement on

The Olympic Games on Instagram: "61 years ago today, #Tokyo1964’s Opening Ceremony marked the beginning of the first Olympic Games held in Asia. To symbolise peace, the last torchbearer was Sakai Yoshinori, who was born in Hiroshima Prefecture on August 6th 1945. ❤️🕊️ #Olympics"