The Rio 2016 Olympics kicked off last night. The Opening Ceremony was a simple one that boasted an earnest message as well as a party vibe - and it was greeted with enthusiasm on social media...

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Sports fans praised the Opening Ceremony's green and environmental theme:

https://twitter.com/ErikSolheim/status/761789692790632448
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Though some were quick to point out that Rio's road to the Olypmics could have been greener...

https://twitter.com/RainforestTrust/status/761730768804712448

Meanwhile viewers were also touched by the introduction of the first ever refugee Olympic team:

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But it wasn't all serious. The Olympic Ceremony also showcased Rio's carnival heritage:

https://twitter.com/TeamGB/status/761755460881911808
https://twitter.com/SatishKTM/status/761822752353480704

There was dancing and music galore:

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https://twitter.com/sportycarrie/status/761708482626215936
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Supermodel Gisele walked a super-sized catwalk...

https://twitter.com/hautegisele/status/761771522717548544

All in all, social media was impressed by the show Rio put on:

https://twitter.com/RayHudson/status/761771291841929216

Already blown away by #OlympicCeremony And this is on a limited budget?! Brill.

— Kathy Rose O'Brien (@kathyroseobrien) August 5, 2016

Some were momentarily distracted by Tonga's topless flag bearer...

Fun fact: #Tonga uses over 90% of the world's oil to keep their flag bearers at maximum glisten. #OpeningCeremony pic.twitter.com/pPgyAdgavW

— Benjamin Siemon (@BenjaminJS) 6 August 2016

https://twitter.com/Lindsey651/status/761782321989185536

Where is #Tonga and how do I get there #OpeningCeremony pic.twitter.com/UlEDGX8X8q

— Brandi (@BlondieInTX) 6 August 2016

But Olympic spirit was officially out in force:

https://twitter.com/DavidFertello/status/761824127724294144

Of course for the UK, it was a long night...

https://twitter.com/rachelj35/status/761697634721599489
https://twitter.com/TheJuneKid/status/761828526257561600

But the consensus is that staying up was worth it...

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