. ♪ ♪ >> ladies and gentlemen, kip keino!♪ [ cheers and applause ] ♪ ♪ [ cheers and applause ] >> now, let us celebrate altogether. olympic games, a la brazil. [ speaking portuguese ] [ cheers and applause ] the fireworks lighting the night sky. the opening ceremony now, more formal protocol section. we are waiting for the arrival of the olympic flag, the olympic flame. >> lighting of the caldron. >> ladies and gentlemen, the olympic flag. always a beautiful moment at any olympic opening ceremony. eight prominent people from the host country having a chance to carry the olympic flag into the stadium. this is emanuel rego, beach volleyball, three medals including gold. in five straight olympics starting in 1996. rosa celia pimentel. doctor and activist. offering no cost treatment for kids with health disease. >> sandra pires. beach volleyball player. won gold in olympic beach volleyball competition in 1996. also won the bronze medal in 2000. sandra pires. this is torbin greille, sailor, five medals. golds in 1996. and in 2004.