The opening ceremony of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics began at 8:00 p.m. BJT on Friday. Here are some photos taken at the National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest, in the Chinese capital.
Fireworks explode during the opening ceremony of the 2022 Winter Olympics, in Beijing, China, February 4, 2022. /CFP
Performers create a flower display with LED lights during the opening ceremony of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics at the National Stadium, February 4, 2022. /CFP
The Chinese national flag is carried during the opening ceremony of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, February 4, 2022. /CFP
Performers dressed as hockey players during the opening ceremony of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, February 4, 2022. /CFP
Performers dance during the opening ceremony, February 4, 2022. /CFP
A projection display of the Chinese character "福", which means "good fortune." /CFP
Athletes of Team China enter the stadium during the opening ceremony of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, February 4, 2022. /CFP
Part of the project show during the opening ceremony of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, February 4, 2022. /CFP
Fireworks spell the word "Spring" above the stadium during the opening ceremony of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, February 4, 2022. /CFP
Athletes from Israel carry their national flag into the stadium. /CFP
A child performs during the opening ceremony of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, February 4, 2022. /CFP
Welcome signs are displayed in different languages during the opening ceremony of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, February 4, 2022. /CFP