2002 Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony
GPTKB entity
Statements (88)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:event
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Salt_Lake_City_Olympics_2002
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| gptkbp:allegiance |
included the Olympic Oath
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| gptkbp:art_style |
celebrated artistic expression through performances
by David Leighton |
| gptkbp:artist |
gptkb:Michelle_Kwan
gptkb:Various_artists gptkb:Yo-Yo_Ma gptkb:Brian_Boitano gptkb:Kenny_Loggins gptkb:James_Taylor |
| gptkbp:attendance |
over 50,000
over 50,000 spectators |
| gptkbp:audience |
millions worldwide
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| gptkbp:broadcasts |
gptkb:NBC
English approximately 3 hours televised worldwide |
| gptkbp:celebrates |
celebrated winter sports and athletes.
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| gptkbp:choreography |
performed by local dance troupes
by David Winters |
| gptkbp:color |
one from each country
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| gptkbp:community_involvement |
involved local communities
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| gptkbp:cultural_events |
included various cultural performances
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| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
celebrated diversity
had a significant cultural impact |
| gptkbp:cultural_representation |
gptkb:Native_American_tribe
American culture showcased cultural diversity of the U. S. |
| gptkbp:date |
February 8, 2002
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| gptkbp:director |
gptkb:David_Atkins
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| gptkbp:duration |
approximately 3 hours
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| gptkbp:electrification |
featured the Olympic torch relay
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| gptkbp:event_type |
gptkb:award
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| gptkbp:has_festival |
included all participating nations
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| gptkbp:historical_figure |
honored historical figures in sports
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
first Winter Olympics after 9/11
first Winter Olympics held in the U. S. since 1980 |
| gptkbp:hosts |
gptkb:Salt_Lake_City
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
2002 Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony
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| gptkbp:insignia |
featured the Olympic rings
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| gptkbp:inspiration |
the spirit of the Olympics
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| gptkbp:involved_countries |
78
welcomed international athletes |
| gptkbp:legacy |
increased interest in winter sports
set a standard for future ceremonies |
| gptkbp:length |
gptkb:snake
featured prominently included a large fireworks show |
| gptkbp:lighting |
by Dan Jansen
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| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Salt_Lake_City,_Utah
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| gptkbp:media_coverage |
extensive
extensive media coverage |
| gptkbp:notable_appearance |
featured several celebrities
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| gptkbp:notable_for |
the lighting of the Olympic flame
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| gptkbp:notable_guest |
Olympic legends
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| gptkbp:notable_performance |
over 1,000
musical performances |
| gptkbp:number_of_teams |
2,399
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| gptkbp:opening_ceremony |
February 24, 2002
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| gptkbp:price |
approximately $30 million
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| gptkbp:public_speaking |
by Mitt Romney
by the President of the IOC |
| gptkbp:security_features |
heightened security
heightened security due to post-9/11 concerns |
| gptkbp:significance |
marks the start of the Winter Olympics
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| gptkbp:sponsor |
gptkb:beer
gptkb:Samsung gptkb:General_Motors gptkb:comic_book gptkb:Embassy |
| gptkbp:sport |
gptkb:football_club
gptkb:sports_team gptkb:cross-country_skiing gptkb:ice_hockey_team gptkb:sports_event gptkb:park skiing snowshoeing luge |
| gptkbp:sustainability |
promoted environmental awareness
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| gptkbp:sustainability_initiatives |
green practices implemented
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| gptkbp:theme |
Light the Fire Within
Celebration of Winter Sports |
| gptkbp:tradition |
celebrated Olympic traditions
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| gptkbp:volunteer_opportunities |
over 20,000
involved thousands of local volunteers |