Question: where was the opening ceremony of the rio paralympics 2016 held
Answer: The 2016 Summer Paralympics ( Brazilian Portuguese : Jogos Paralímpicos de Verão de 2016 ) , the 15th Summer Paralympic Games , were a major international multi-sport event for athletes with disabilities governed by the International Paralympic Committee , held in Rio de Janeiro , Brazil , from 7 September to 18 September 2016 .