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Olympics opening ceremony in photos

A selection of photos from the Beijing Olympic Games 2008 Opening Ceremony.

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Fireworks during the Beijing Olympic Games 2008 Opening Ceremony at the National Stadium in Beijing, China.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.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.Lights in the shape of the Olympic rings.

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The Percussion Rhythm group during the opening ceremony.The Percussion Rhythm group during the opening ceremony.

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Dancers perform during the opening ceremony.Dancers perform during the opening ceremony.

nextpageThe fireworks seen from outside the stadium.The fireworks seen from outside the stadium.

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More fireworks fill the sky.More fireworks fill the sky.

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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.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.