It wouldn't be fair to compare the opening ceremony for the 2 Games due to the difference in budget.
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While the budget for both the opening and closing ceremonies of the Olympics was $38 million, the total budget for all Paralympic ceremonies is just under $6 million.
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http://www.metronews.ca/vancouver/local/article/475776--ceremony-set-to-inspire
It is still a good show to watch on Saturday.
CTV broadcast actually missed part of the Flag dance as it skipped to show commericals.