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Celine Dion Sings on Eiffel Tower at Paris Sports Event
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This photo released by the Olympic Broadcasting Services shows Canadian Singer Celine Dion performing on the Eiffel Tower during the opening ceremony for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France, Friday, July 26, 2024. (Olympic Broadcasting Services via AP)

Celine Dion Sings on Eiffel Tower at Paris Sports Event

July 26th, 2024

A singer named Celine Dion sang a song at the big start of the sports games in Paris. She sang on a tall tower called the Eiffel Tower. The tower had lights that looked like the sports games rings. People were very happy to see her sing. She wore a pretty dress made by a famous dress maker. Celine Dion is from Canada and she speaks French. She loves France and singing French songs. She has not sung on stage for many years because she was not feeling well. But she worked hard to feel better and sing again. Celine Dion also sang a long time ago for other big sports games. The song she sang in Paris was about love and was made famous by another singer a long time ago. People liked her singing very much.
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💭 Discussion Questions


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. Where did Celine Dion sing a song?
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. What tower did Celine Dion sing on?
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. Is Celine Dion from France or Canada?

📖 Vocabulary


🌐 Cultural context


Celine Dion is a popular musician in Canada and France. The Eiffel Tower is a famous landmark in Paris, France. Fashion designers are important in French culture. Sports events often have opening ceremonies with music and performances.

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