Event
Opening Ceremony of Around the World in One Day - Cultural Olympiad
Don't miss the opening ceremony of Around the World in One Day at UNESCO, July 20, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM (Entrance at 125 Avenue de Suffren, 75007 Paris).
On the occasion of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, UNESCO and the Olympic Museum present a unique photographic exhibition titled "Cultures at the Games", celebrating cultural diversity and the values of sport showcased in the opening ceremonies since 1924.
Additionally, the exhibition "Change the Game" features seven distinct areas focusing on contemporary issues (gender, inclusion, togetherness, ethics, climate, peace, health), illustrated through portraits of committed athletes, showing how sport transforms society.
The Ensemble Sequenza 9.3 will open and close the visit to the "Change the Game" exhibition with songs. Since 2021, Sequenza 9.3 has been collecting songs in Seine-Saint-Denis to highlight the multicultural richness of the department, offering unique musical moments.
Under the banner of universality and cultural dialogue, this day promises to be an unforgettable event.
Don't forget your passports (or ID cards)!
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UNESCO and the Olympic and Paralympic Games
UNESCO aims to contribute to the promotion and achievement of the principles of Olympism through education, science and culture by setting new initiatives and encouraging better cooperation with regard to inclusivity, cultural diversity, human rights, and the education on peace through sport.
