On February 12, 2010 (December 29, 2009 in the lunar calendar), the opening ceremony of the 21st Winter Olympics was held in Vancouver. On February 12, 2010, the opening ceremony of the 21st Winter Olympics was held in Vancouver. This is the burning Olympic flame. On February 12, the 21st Winter Olympic Games opened in Vancouver, Canada. This is Canadian Governor General Michael Jean announcing the opening of the Winter Olympics.