Olympics opening ceremony in photos
A selection of photos from the Beijing Olympic Games 2008 Opening Ceremony.
Fireworks during the Beijing Olympic Games 2008 Opening Ceremony at the National Stadium in Beijing, China." class="imageframe imgaligncenter" height="299" src="http://www.shropshirestar.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/8ol4.jpg" title="Fireworks during the Beijing Olympic Games 2008 Opening Ceremony at the National Stadium in Beijing, China." width="450"/>Fireworks during the Beijing Olympic Games 2008 Opening Ceremony at the National Stadium in Beijing, China.
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Performers at the Beijing Olympic Games 2008 Opening Ceremony at the National Stadium in Beijing, China." class="imageframe imgaligncenter" height="248" src="http://www.shropshirestar.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/8ol1.jpg" title="Performers at the Beijing Olympic Games 2008 Opening Ceremony at the National Stadium in Beijing, China." width="450"/>Performers at the Beijing Olympic Games 2008 Opening Ceremony at the National Stadium in Beijing, China.
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Lights in the shape of the Olympic rings.
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The Percussion Rhythm group during the opening ceremony.
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Dancers perform during the opening ceremony.
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The fireworks seen from outside the stadium.
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More fireworks fill the sky.
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Meanwhile, Great Britian's Mary King carries the flag during the Olympic Games Equestrian Opening Ceremony at the Hong Kong Jockey club in Sha Tin, China.