Rio Sets for 'All Brazilian' Olympic Opening Ceremony: Organizers

The Rio Olympics opening ceremony will display Brazilian crde Janeiro eativity to the world, the ceremony's executive producer Marco Balich said Thursday, just one day before the official opening of the Games.

Balich said that although its organizers come from around the globe, the curtain-raiser and its creative elements will show the world a wonderful Brazil from various aspects.

"There was no problem between a strong international team supporting and all Brazilian creativity. So what you are going to see is all Brazilian, pure, beautiful creativity from Brazil that will touch the heart," the Italian producer said at a press conference.

The opening ceremony has three themes: the garden, diversity and joy, according to organizers.

The limited space in the opening ceremony's venue, Maracana Stadium, meant organizers had to overcome many challenges to ensure they could present a wonderful event.

"The entrance of the Maracana Stadium is less than two meters high. The stadium is a football stadium, not a track and field stadium, and there is no track in it. So the stadium is relatively small and the stage is also small. Our budget is less than what we expected, but we are used to such things. It is important to be flexible," said Daniela Thomas, a director of the opening ceremony.