Winter Olympics 2026: Opening Ceremony Celebrates Italian Culture and Heritage
The opening ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo was a vibrant celebration of Italian culture. The event featured a mix of opera, art, fashion, and music, with performances by Italian actor Matilda De Angelis and singer Mariah Carey. The ceremony paid tribute to Italy's rich cultural heritage, with nods to operatic greats like Giuseppe Verdi and Giacomo Puccini. The Italian president, Sergio Mattarella, and IOC president, Kirsty Coventry, were present, and the ceremony honored the late designer Giorgio Armani with a runway of his designs. 
