Team Philippines parades in style at Paris Paralympics opener
Clad in colorful, ethnic-inspired outfits, Team Philippines march at the parade of nations during the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Paralympics Wednesday, August 28 or Thursday, August 29, Manila time.
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00:00Clad in colorful, ethnic-inspired outfits, Team Philippines march at the Parade of Nations
00:06during the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Paralympics Wednesday, August 28 or Thursday,
00:12August 29, Manila time.
00:14The Filipino athletes don national costumes made of banaka, a fine blend of banana and
00:19abaca fibers, in a unique ensemble designed by fashion designer Dita Sandico.
00:24Veteran para-swimmer Ernie Gawilan and para-archer Agustina Bantiloc are the flag-bearers for
00:29the Philippine six-athlete delegation, the country's biggest Paralympic contingent since
00:342012.
00:36Wheelchair racer Gerald Mangliwan, para-swimmer Angel Autumn, para-javelin thrower Cindy Asusano,
00:41and para-taekwondo gin Alain Ganapin round out the country's Paris bets.
00:47The parade starts from the bottom of the Chaux-Elysées with volunteers cheering and dancing.
00:52Artists with disabilities kick off the show in a vibrant outdoor ceremony.