"This year's competition takes place in two Italian cities, Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, and the surrounding regions. It is not Cortina's first rodeo, as the city hosted previously in 1956, while the country of Italy has hosted the games three times prior. The action kicked off on Wednesday, February 4, when the world's best alpine skiers and curlers strutted their stuff."
"Despite the curling, the official Olympic Opening Ceremony takes place today (Friday, February 6). Here's everything you need to know so you can comfortably coach the players from your couch. Who is the creative force behind the opening ceremony? Host countries take the duty of putting on a spectacular opening ceremony very seriously. This also means most of the specific details are kept secret until showtime."
"Many creatives have collaborated to create the opening ceremonies. Balich Wonder Studio is producing and Maria Laura Iascone serves as the director of ceremonies for the Milano Cortina Foundation organizing committee. While he can't get into specifics, creative director Marco Balich explained to Reuters that the theme of the evening is the Greek concept of harmony and, of course, celebrating the host country of Italy."
The 2026 Winter Olympics take place in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo and surrounding regions, with Cortina having previously hosted in 1956 and Italy hosting three prior Games. Competition began February 4 with alpine skiing and curling. The official Opening Ceremony is scheduled for February 6. Balich Wonder Studio produced the ceremonies and Maria Laura Iascone served as director of ceremonies for the Milano Cortina Foundation organizing committee. Creative director Marco Balich described the evening's theme as the Greek concept of harmony and a celebration of Italy. Organizers kept many show specifics secret until showtime, consistent with host-country practices for major ceremonies.
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