Rio's Olympic Games have officially begun after Friday's Opening Ceremony - a celebration of Brazilian culture featuring Gisele, carnival-style dancing and an elaborate light display.
But many were left unimpressed by the cut-price ceremony - which cost just a tenth of London's in 2012, branding it 'boring'.
Others were furious that the money had been spent on the Olympics during Brazil's worst recession in recent years.
That anger erupted into protests outside the stadium as demonstrators, also frustrated over the presence of Brazil's acting president Michel Temer, clashed with police who used tear gas on the protesters.
Inside the stadium, others showed their anger through the thousands of seats left unsold as the Opening Ceremony began.
The 80,000-seater Maracana Stadium was less than two thirds full when the lights went down. A Brazilian presenter told the audience: 'We are 60,000 people soon to be joined by three billion' on TV. Twenty minutes before the world tuned in, many of the seats of the 'sold out' show remained empty.
Brazilian marathon runner Vanderlei Cordeiro de Lima, who was famously attacked during a 2004 marathon by a spectator, lights the Olympic flame to bring the Opening Ceremony of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games to an end
Soccer star Pele was due to light the cauldron as the climax of the show but had to pull due to poor health
The Brazilian marathon runner, de Lima, carries the Olympic flame up the stairs towards the cauldron during the opening ceremony
Brazilian marathon runner Vanderlei de Lima holds up the Olympic flame to the crowd of tens of thousands before lighting the cauldron
Brazilian tennis player Gustavo Kuerten (left) brought the flame into the stadium and passed it to 1996 Olympic women’s basketball silver medalist Hortência Marcari (right) who gave it to de Lima.
Kipchoge Keino, hairman of the Kenyan Olympic Committee, lifts the Olympic Laurel Trophy at the end of the Opening Ceremony
Fireworks are seen during the Opening ceremony for Rio 2016 Olympic games at Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro on August 5, 2016
Fireworks explode at the culmination of the opening ceremony on Friday night - officially kicking off the Games
The Rio Olympic Games Opening Ceremony, at Maracana Stadium, came to a close with a spectacular fireworks display
Fireworks explode over the Maracana stadium during the opening ceremony of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro
Fireworks explode to form the Olympic Rings during the Opening Ceremony of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games
People watch fireworks exploding over the Maracana stadium, from the favela Mangueira, during the opening ceremony of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games
Spectators watch the end of the opening ceremony of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro
Olympic rings are formed with sprouting seed boxes during the ceremony - another nod to this year's focus on climate change
Soldiers hoist the Olympic flag during the opening ceremony for the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Friday, August 5, 2016
Samba school dancers show off their moves during the opening ceremony for the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro
The dancers donned elaborate and colorful costumes for their performance at the end of the night
The skimpy outfits, which resemble those worn at Rio's Carnival, were worn by dancers in the final display of the night
Samba schools's most talented performers danced during the opening ceremony for the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Members of a Samba school enter the stadium during the Opening Ceremony of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the Maracana Stadium
Scores of dancers and drummers from various Samba Schools joined the stage in a rainbow of different colors
Dancers in bright pink and blue costumes showed off their skills during the opening ceremony for the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Confetti falls from the ceiling onto the dancers down below at the end of the ceremony
Drummers in green makeup and costumes joined in with the festivities during the opening ceremony for the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
A woman, wearing a giant lilac dress waves the flag of her samba school at the event
Dancers perform during the opening ceremony for the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Dancers pose for pictures as athletes snap photos of them during the opening ceremony for the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
A huge procession of samba dancers walk into the stadium for the opening ceremony for the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio
Dancers perform during the opening ceremony of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the Maracana stadium
Dancers perform during the opening ceremony of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the Maracana stadium
Dancers perform during the opening ceremony of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the Maracana stadium
The cauldron bearing the Flame burns during the opening ceremony of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro
The cauldron is mounted on a giant sun sculpture bearing which moves with the lit flame
Fireworks explode over the Olympic cauldron with the Olympic Flame during the opening ceremony
Most of the Rio Olympic Opening Ceremony's tight budget was spent on a high-tech splurge for the show's video projections.
At one point, the entire of the stadium was transformed into an otherworldly landscape as huge moving sculptures of bugs moved across the floor.
At another, the stadium became a forest floor and people of the native tribes of Brazil, in traditional dress, performed a choreographed dance with the fibre optic lights to recreate tribal art.
Here are more pictures from the opening ceremony
Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bundchen took to the stage stage as 'The Girl from Ipanema' played during the opening ceremony while the event also saw performances from 12-year-old Brazilian rapper MC Soffia.
A speech on climate change - one of the themes of this year's events - was also delivered during the ceremony.
While Brazil's controversial interim President Michel Temer gave an address at the Opening Ceremony.
Organizers were allegedly expecting him to be booed to planned to play loud music and fireworks immediately afterwards to drown out any negative reaction.
The Olympic Cauldron is lit at the Olympic Boulevard for the 2016 Rio Summer Olympic Games on August 5
Brazil interim President Michel Temer, whose presence has sparked furious protests, gave an address at the Opening Ceremony
The Olympic flag was carried into the stadium during the opening ceremony for the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro
The Olympic flag was carried onto the stage in the stadium and raised by members of the military
Soccer star Pele had be scheduled to light the cauldron as the climax of the show but was forced to pull out due to poor health.
Instead, the ceremony ended with Brazilian marathon runner Vanderlei de Lima lighting the cauldron to officially start the Rio Olympic Games 2016.
De Lima is not a gold medalist or a Brazilian champion. Instead his claim to fame was during the 2004 Athens Olympics where he was leading the marathon when he was attacked by a spectator. The incident saw him finish third in the race.
Brazilian tennis player Gustavo Kuerten brought the flame into the stadium and passed it to 1996 Olympic women’s basketball silver medalist Hortência Marcari who gave it to de Lima.
The cauldron was set in a beautiful sun sculpture powered by the flame.
Fireworks erupted from the stadium while scores of samba dances paraded through the stadium, carnival-style.
Opinion was divided on the success of the ceremony, which had just a $3 million budget. Some praised it for its simple celebration of Brazilian culture.
But others criticized the event as 'boring' compared to the spectacular events at Danny Boyle’s London ceremony or Beijing’s incredible 2008 show.
One Twitter user said: 'Boring execution, loads of empty seats & false claims of being first in something. Is this Rio's opening ceremony or Rutgers Football?'
Kirsten Haglund added: 'Sad to think how much money went into this boring #OpeningCeremony that could have gone to the people of #Rio.'
Michael Phelps carried the flag of the United States during the Olympic Opening Ceremony 2016 which kicked off in Rio on Friday night
Flagbearer Michael Phelps (USA) of United States of America leads his contingent during the opening ceremony
Team United States arrives during the opening ceremony for the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro
Phelps, a 22-time Olympic medal winning swimmer, waved the flag during the welcoming of the athletes
The team, wearing the red, white and blue of their flag, marched into the stadium during the ceremony
Tennis star Andy Murray leads out Team GB during the Rio Olympic Games 2016, waving the British flag
Murray waved at the crowd as he led the British Olympic team through the stadium at the welcoming of the athletes
The British team, led by Andy Murray, walked past teams of countries from all over the world during the ceremony
Members of the Australia team take part in the Opening Ceremony of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at Maracana Stadium
Another tennis player, Rafael Nadal, was the flag bearer for Spain and led the Spanish team during the ceremony
The Spanish team, wearing red and navy suits and white hats, were led through the stadium by Rafael Nadal
The Spanish player gave a wave to the tens of thousands of spectators who turned out to watch the Opening Ceremony
The Spanish team appeared in high spirits as they marked into the stadium, many raising their hats to the crowd
Tennis champion Caroline Wozniacki was the flag bearer for Denmark at the 2016 Olympics Opening Ceremony
Caroline Wozniacki carries the flag of Denmark during the opening ceremony for the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Friday
Pita Nikolas Aufatofua carried the flag of Tonga during the opening ceremony for the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Taufatofua's muscular oiled chest sparked a flurry of interest on social media as fans swooned over the Tonga athlete
The very excitable members of the Brazil team take part during the Opening Ceremony of the Rio 2016
The Brazilian athletes, wearing navy blazers and straw boaters, were led through the stadium by flag bearer, pentathlete Yane Marques
Members of the Brazilian delegation cheered during the Opening Ceremony of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games
Team Brazil ran into the stadium towards the end of the Rio 2016 Olympic Opening Ceremony
The team waved their hats in the air as they walked to take their place on the stage at the ceremony
Runner Rose Lokonyen Nathike carries the flag of the Refugee Olympic Team during the opening ceremony
The team of ten Refugee Athletes - representing the world's stateless competitors - also got a huge cheer during the ceremony
Team China walks in the arena during the opening ceremony for the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro waving both Brazilian and Chinese flags
Flagbearer Bongil Gu of South Korea led his contingent of teammates during the opening ceremony
Mijain Nunez Lopez carries the flag of Cuba during the opening ceremony for the 2016 Summer Olympics
Ali Al-thani of Qatar leads his contingent during the opening ceremony as a cyclist goes ahead bearing a sign with the name of the country
Athletes are introduced during the opening ceremony at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Friday
Teams of athletes from across the world enter the stadium as part of the welcoming of the athletes during the ceremony
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