The opening ceremony of the Olympic Games divides the public and the media
The opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics divided public opinion and the media in two, between approval and criticism.
The Guardian called it "kitsch" (vulgar), while sports newspaper Marca praised it as "the most beautiful ceremony in the world".
The Independent praised the idea of an outdoor ceremony and the New York Times praised the artistic courage despite the unexpected.
The Frankfurter Allgemeine called it a "big party", while the Asahi Shimbun praised the breaking of traditional rules.
French politics is equally divided: the left celebrates inclusiveness and provocation, while the right criticizes the ludicrous representation of French culture. The only point where everyone agrees is that Céline Dion and Lady Gaga's performances were beautiful.
Get a taste of the ceremony in these 10 photos from Getty Images!
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