Athens 2004 Opening Ceremony - The Dream part II

[YorgoSkep]

interesting report from "inside"!

[Miguel53de]

Aftoi oi meres tis Olympiacus Agones stin Athina den tha xexaso pote. Mia fantastici atmosphera se oli tin poli. I organisi telia. Efxaristo gia to upload kai xairetismata apo to Kanada

[TheGiorgos77]

να που πήγε ένα μεγάλο μέρος από τα λεφτά πληρώστε σαν μαλακες τώρα και καθίστε να βλέπετε τα video να παρηγοριέστε μαζί με σας και εγώ

[spiramus]

@TheGiorgos77 Δεν συμφωνω !!!..Αυτα ειναι καλα σαν επιβεβαιωση του αθανατου Ελληνικου Πνευματος !!! Τα λεφτα να τα παρη η πατριδα απο τους λαμογιες και τους μεγαλοκαρχαριες που την κατασπαραξανε στις μιζες και τις κλεψιες!!!..Και.... ῾Το Ψαρι Βρωμαει Απο το Κεφαλι῾

[alyctus]

@TheGiorgos77 ναι αυτο εφταιξε νομιζεις οχι ολοι οι πολιτικοι ειναι διεφθαρμενοι κι εξυπηρετουν συμφεροντα.. αν αφηναν καποιοι ελευθεροι την ελλαδα ειχαμε τροπο να μειωσουμε κατα πολυ το χρεος!

[schs1977]

The 2004 Games Openening Ceremoneies were the Best! 2008 Beijing - too militaristic! Sorry China - thats my opinion. 

[tartaros09]

i loved the Olympics 2004 ......hellas gave it all..!

[MakedonasGate4]

ΠΑΜΕ ΕΛΛΑΔΑΡΑ. ΖΗΤΩ ΣΑΛΟΝΙΚΑ!!!!

[loveinbabyCN]

beautiful

[chr04]

bravo re paidia! tous gamisame!

[b1volta]

what song is that at 4:60 and + ! i want it. please help me!

[biobiiboo]

i think it's traffic my tiesto.

[b1volta]

GREEKS = SEXY xD

[historysays]

"Midwest26" for sure your are a dopy!!!! to post coments like that. Because you cannot stand high you are trying to bring the others down to your level.

[midwest26]

Well then perform in your stupid olympics.

[Moustakass]

μπράβο ρε παίδες πουτάνες τους κάνατε

[midwest26]

Your not the top ten country making money. We don't need shipments from Greece it seems like everything comes from China because they have more technology. The president does what he wants here reguardless wether people agree with it, or not. They refuse to take oil out of Alaska, and instead invade another country to try to throw democracy at them as well. I can see why people don't want it. The president has his own interests in mind. Nobody knew he was going over there for oil.

[gaastra12]

lol haha look at china and the US now m8, both crumbling down. china lost everything. while countries like greece are rising now. haha.

[midwest26]

Yeah I guess your right because we now have Obama the socialist as president.

[exxxcccited]

Oh come on now, China. There is NO RESPECT for humanity in that country and I think everyone agrees. You live in a fantasy. You have the worst human rights record. No respect for human dignity. Dont be proud.

[SINGADRAGON]

exxxccifed,To the Chinese who have been ruled by Authoritarians for such a long time,they have very different perspective about Human Right as preached by the Westerners. To them a family well being is the most important. Able to live in peace & prosperity. Able to have 3 full meals a day,able to clothe and live in comfort & able to travel freely. China will not fully adopt the type of freedom as practised in the West. If you ask an average Chinese,majority said they are happier than before.

[karmlan123]

SINGADRAGON, YOU'RE RIGHT!! I've many Chinese friends. They're all very happy and is getting a lot of chance to exploit their capability. I see plenty of CNN and BBC brain-washed here. Others are SOUR GRAPES.

[HarrySymphony]

You don't have even democracy...

what are you talking about??

[losttearsmusic]

lol!! look at yourself in the mirror dude!!

[avintagejewel]

greece is rising? if youthink that you probably know nothing about modern Greece ..

[kr1223342]

let me settle this once and for all:

current superpower is US, Yes, they are weakened, but they were so far ahead of everyone else that they can afford to trip up a bit and still maintain a healthy lead of the most powerful and economically powerful nation.

China and India are up and commersrising fast, led by billions in each country respectively. The chonese boom is someaht fake because it is led by the govt, not by its ppl. Indias is real - democracy and led by its individuals.

[socalmuscleboi168]

@kr1223342 You mean India's economy is led by it's small numbers of wealthy billionaire. India's democracy is chaotic, corrupt, bureaucratic, and inefficient and only made India extremely poor and backward with it's huge disparity between classes. Just look at how they messed up the Commonwealth Game: delays, shoddy constructions, child labor, low attendance, etc. Tell the millions of poor, starving, lower caste untouchables in India and see what democracy has done for them.

[Pegasos4]

Greece=HELLAS

the first zivilisation from dimokratie, mathematiks, astrologia, medizins...@@@

you know!?

[losttearsmusic]

Nah,, not of astrology... it was the Sumerians way b4 Greeks.. you know?? so... if the sumerians were the 1st about astrology then, ofcourse they were the 1st of maths. Then the Greeks came in and carried on with what the ancient Sumerians 1st applied on maths and astrology.. you know??

[nixter888]

@losttearsmusic Astrologers ascribe astrology,and astronomy creation to a mythical sage named Hermes Trismegistus. Hermes is said to have written several major texts which formed the basis of the art or its evolution from the system of astrology ,AND FROM HIM THE BABYLONIANS,AND THE EGYPTIANS inherited everything!

[FruityFruitfull]

@Pegasos4 ummm....no.

[ektorgre]

Greece belongs to the list of highest incomes and developed countries. Oh we do offer, scientists that work at nasa and mit and at CERN, 25% of world shipping is controled by Greece, one of the largest banking systems. U on the otherhand u arent even a race i bet u don't even know where are u coming from Spain? Italy? UK? France? Africa ? Iran? At least i know who iam and i dont do wars for oil so my president can make money.

[ikaros2006]

"I rest my case Greece has nothing to offer in this generation."

Yea we cant offer wars and blood to the humanity like your country did so far. You should have more respect for yourself and less arrogance!

[midwest26]

I never said just Greece the middle east, and Africa in general.

[midwest26]

Smart all right your country is about as poor as they come.

[unmarkedX]

dude

since you are doing so well

the chinese would like to know when you are planning to pay off your debts to them

the have carried you long enough

[midwest26]

I would form a new system one that does not eat off the backs of other people. One that is fair, and not biased.

[jennyglory7]

haha posi poudra prepei na ksodepsame tote re gmt ??

[lmpanic]

hey guys calm down!!! i am greek but we have to be polite here!greeks and others! everywhere happens the same shit! modern greeks are just some bunch of stupid people who are just...sad remembering our past our rich history! our history is a bless and a curse at the same time! those greeks were very different than we are now! so my friends unfortunatelly we are just some bunch of hypocrites who don't know how the new world works!

[midwest26]

I don't agree with communism but democracy does not work either live in the U.S, and you will see why.

[brunettedotcom]

soo u do agree with communism because other than democracy that gives people the right to live life freely, what else is left?

[midwest26]

Look at how fucked up Greece is today poor as dirt, and they don't even compete in their own olympics. Everyone was from that part of the world at some point that is why other places don't have history because they were not inhabited at that time.

[angeloconn]

Jelous bastered! WE give you lights to the world and this is your reply.. how about go fuk yourself Malaka, what culture do you have pousti...

[mstavra]

So the only place on planet earth on ancient times where people were living was Greece?

How old are you? Go read a few books to be honest because everyone here is laughing with your comment.

[nina951]

ok.. would u please just SHUT Up.. okay.. no one wants to hear ur shit.. u r just like mean and keep on commenting mean stuff about greece becasue people are saying that they perfer this ceremony than beijings.. then damn straight they do.. okay... repect peoples opinions.. ur opinions are just way outa lines.. there are differences between opinions and shit talkin.. urs is shit talkin.. how dare u say greece is poor as dirt.. maybe they are and ( i dont know) but respect people... damn!

[HellasEllinikos]

oooo wow thats why greece has the biggest economic growth in europe and they have one of the highest standards of living

[KateL06]

hey jackie chan fuck off..u just had olympic games to your country and u know..?OH GUESS WHAT!olympics are FUCKING GREEK retarded byotch!greece is not poor..u know wich countries are poor?do u even know what is going on in the world?or u just stick to the news of your country?well greec was poor when turks came and fucked us up for 400 freaking years..after that greece is raising!let me see u trying to stand on your fucking feet after 400 of slavery!

[gaastra12]

your right man. those fuckin turks took your REAL capital! Constantinople! also the barbarian crusaders sacked it and took it all to italy. those bastards. Constantinople was the centre of christianity. visitors would be stunned of all its art and culture. it would be like venice but sooo many times better. it was the centre of trade and wealth. it would be a world city maybe.. also whole anatolia aka small asia was greek. and nowadays FYROM and many parts of the countries above greece.

[KateL06]

so learn some modern history and then come back to youtube and comment about a country that has offered and is still offering TOO much for ungreatfull ppl like u!mouah suck on that..

[parisakos1]

I feel i must respond on the poor as dirt part.. have you been to greece? lol!! the money and the lifestyle greeks lead must be one that you americans(just guessing) have only experienced by watching on E! please watch some bloomberg.. or whatever.. lol

[k0ukla]

calm down to all the haters who hate greeks

us greeks invented and made the olympics so shut the fuck up , be jealous us greeks are the smartest ppl in the world !:)

[cooljo86]

Huh huh, I am not even German. I guess you are not very competent in guessing a person's profile from you tube. You don't even come close in describing me. P.S I wasn't even born when Hitler was in power and I am not 40 years old.

[redhothitsng]

it's ok... by posting some comments like he did, we know that he's a fucking moron

[cooljo86]

Hey your doing the same... that is hypocrisy

[cooljo86]

WOW you made some INTERESTING comments. You claim you want democracy. So why are you telling me to 'SHUT THE FUCK UP!" That does not sound very DEMOCRATIC. I believe in democracy but I know that democracy takestime to be implemented esp in a country like China. Instead of bashing China why don't you try to provide a solution to make a China a democracy that could provide political and economical stability. For China to be a democracy it will take at least 30 yrs.

[IAmSonyFanBoy]

china, please nuke U.K also. Kill people like 1980troll to rid the world of evil and disease.

[cooljo86]

Only 59 secs of the fireworks were CGI. The rest were real. If USA used CGI no one would make a big issue. You make it sound like 100% of the fireworks were fake when only < 1% were CGI . If the Chinese Communist leaders were all dead who could stabilise China? Even changing to a democracy takes time or else internal instability can arise. China is not yet ready for democracy. So please before you make stupid comments study a bit more about economics and history.

[1980troll]

the girl that was singing, was singing playback because the girl that was singing has ugly teeth! WOULD THAT EVER HAPPEN TO ATHENS OR LONDON OR SYDNEY OR ATLANTA OR BARCELONA? OBVIOUSLY NOT! SO SHUT THE FUCK UP STUPID COMMUNIST PROPAGANDA FAN! AND THERE IS A DEMOCRATIC GOVERNMENT IN THE REPUBLIC OF CHINA. LEARN HISTORY MORON

[Craneshop]

Okay people. SHUT THE FUCK UP. This is the Olympics. People come together to compete, not fight. This is the one time of the year when all races come together peacefully (somewhat). Its not about race or beliefs, its about athletics. So just shut up and watch people try their best. Be grateful.

[redhothitsng]

Agree~! so fucking sick and tired of those fucking morons. This is the "OLYMPICS"

[thelowryder]

Man, the Olympic Games should be for making a peaceful world.. not for you all to yell and insult each other =)) watch the goddamn movie and stop blaming stuff that you don`t like.. an opinnion is an opinnion !! :)

[Wonderer2005]

chinese opening ceremony was much better

[leaspsaroulis]

we dont care man...the point is the olympics not the ceremony...I'm glad we made it and managed to show the world the home of olympics where the olympic spirit is born...we dont care about fireworks or lazers or people hangin around..

[redhothitsng]

U can't really compare, two diff culture presenting two diff history to the world, I think they are both great. If u think China olympics is better, go to their site and post some positive comment! not come to others and pull people down ASSHOLE!

[Wonderer2005]

Hey I didnt offend anyone, you're an Asshole yourself! I just said my point of view. Its a pitty that Turks didnt wipe you off from Earth stupid Saziki eaters!

[redhothitsng]

hey 40 years old german virgin, Yes u gave out your opinion, but in a bad way by saying it in other people's turf Mornon~! U don't call that offeded? U go eat shit sick fuck!

[Cosette0]

You should put there subtitles!

[ZChristine]

just talking to shr444

[shr444]

OH SORY FOR DONT KNOW GREEK sory its not my best language wowo greeks realy ''nice'' pfff

[ZChristine]

oh just shut up you geek, talking shit for nothing! ofcurse greek videos r gonna be put , oh and yeah sorry for the inconvinience darking! pfff

[yecapozole]

I also belong to those who can't understand, but I know it is greek, It is a beatiful language and it sounds more than great, Even more if it is spoken by greek-guys, that i have to say they are damn-sexy, WOW.

Best regards from Mexico, and VIVA GRECIA!

[tsagarakithana]

extremely amazing. it makes your senses melt..

[marilou7itgr]

telia!bravo ellada1niotho apla deos!

[shr444]

i see lol well its seems hard to learn it xd

[warchiefmanu13]

they said that they are nervous for Opening Ceremony

[shr444]

WAHT THEY SPEAK LOL?

[1AGESILAOS1]

Its Greek.

[panaisd]

it's greek you idiot.the best language in the world

[sherakiko]

In the world you say?

[kdoggaaa]

Great video, loved the statues. But what horrible music. Why would you use this shitty music? Greece has the best music in the World. Whoever chose the music has Issues!!

[tsagarakithana]

were are you from?

[schemie1]

Im amazed it looked so great as it was all finished at the last minute- now thats greek style. the dancers and statues were really clever

[gerolikos282]

poli kalo

[eugian10]

ti mou thimises tora..imoun ki ego ekei... stin klepsydra!!!  poly kalo video!!

[awyspot]

the best opening ! let's see what the chinesse guys have this year, but will be very hard to get athens 2004!!!

[xarenin]

Athens was an opening of feeling cause coming back to its origen GOD, none can beat that but im sure the chinese are gone make a sweet job.

[sammie6808]

i thought that this was kinda weard and freeky no affenes but at the same time i think that it was awesome

[bengt23648]

εγμενθήν ώρερά σορατελέσ περήφετ ρξης τχώρράβ!!!

Go Greece!

[aetos12]

Amazing creation! All are symbols and meanings of ancient Hellas, an eternal dream...

[HomoSapiensHuman]

Thank you Greece, for hosting such a wonderful events in 2004, for giving the world a chance to celebrate the lights of humanity together once more.

Let us together hope that there will be another equally wonderful time next year in Beijing!

[wonbin90]

omg!! awesome!!

[thimely]

I'm just sooooo proud to be Greek!!

[Makiscity]

ypoklinomai!!!

bravo ellada

[newworld191]

greek men are so beautiful.

[panadem]

Ενα μεγάλο μπράβο σε όλους σας! Κάνατε την Ελλάδα περήφανη. Το αισθητικό αποτελέσμα της τελετής έναρξης δεν περιγράφεται! Πραγματικά, οι επόμενες διοργανώτριες χώρες θα δυσκολευτούν να ξεπεράσουν την τελετή έναρξης της Αθήνας μας!!!

[sjaeckh]

All these hot guys...wow

[filipeva]

Yperoxes stigmes...tha mas meinei sigoura aksexasto!

[gparhs]

by the way.. hmmm kai oreoi antres. Specialy this 'nino' guy. Give him kisses...

[gparhs]

Orees anamniseis, tromeri empeiria. Teleia parousiasi.... Mpravo

[nosfafou]

MAGES

[ChristosM]

Mpravo se olous!