Another one of the main highlights of the Atlanta 1996 Olympic Games closing ceremony: the Sydney 2000 presentation.
- First, the Atlanta Olympic Marching Band cleared out from the stadium floor for the participants of the Sydney show. - Second, a "live feed" from Sydney Harbor (around the area of the Sydney Opera House and the Harbor Bridge) via the Jumbotron screen. Then, the "old Olympic logo" was used here, before it was changed to the one we know now. - Third, the Australian Aborigines started things off, with the familiar call from their traditional instrument called the "didjeridu." - Fourth, the "kangaroos on bicycles" show up. This was criticized somewhat by some as "ridiculous." - At this point, I need help to determine how it was supposed to symbolize, with the "doves of peace" dance. - Next, the "lifeguards of Bondi Beach" come out, with those specialized Olympic Rings flags. - Finally, the exterior sail outline of the Sydney Opera House was seen here by inflatable props to end the show.
