When holding an activity, such as Olympic Games, the essence of it is the process and spirit of the competition, instead of the opening or closing ceremony.

在举办活动的时候，比如说奥运会，精髓在于比赛的精神跟过程，而不是开幕和闭幕仪式。

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The most important events of the Expo include opening ceremony, and closing ceremony , etc.

上海世博会最重要的活动有开幕式、闭幕式等。

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The modern Olympic Games also keep many traditions of the ancient Olympic Games such as the opening and closing ceremony, torch lighting ceremony, etc.

现代奥运会还沿袭了古代奥运会的其他传统，如开幕式、闭幕式、点火炬仪式等。

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The impact of the Olympics on dance reached deeper and broader levels here by including some 7, 500 volunteers in the opening ceremony and 3, 500 in the closing.

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