Sochi: The 2014 Winter Paralympics have been opened by Russian President Vladimir Putin in a spectacular ceremony.
The inaugural ceremony that taken place at the Fisht Olympic Stadium in Sochi was themed Breaking the Ice and featured music, dance, special effects and fireworks.
The scenes of the ceremony were linked by the journey of the fire-bird. As per the Russian folklore, the fire-bird is a mythical bird which is said to be the symbol of wealth and happiness.
The show was culminated in a huge ice scene, featuring an Icebreaker ship crashing easily through blocks of ice, before a spectacular lighting of the flame.
The Paralympics is said to be a surprise to all. Tremendous skills of the participants will inspire as well as excite the viewers forever.
The event will be taking place during the time-frame of less than two weeks since the Sochi Winter Olympics is closed.

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