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2022.02.04 21:32 GMT+8

Pictures: A glimpse of Beijing 2022 opening ceremony

Updated 2022.02.04 22:07 GMT+8
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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

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