Scenes of the spectacular performances, fireworks, official proclamations, and the parade of nations that just took place in Pyeongchang Olympic Stadium in South Korea, signaling the start of the 2018 Winter Olympic Games.
Photos of the Opening Ceremony of the Pyeongchang 2018 Winter Olympics
- Alan Taylor
- February 9, 2018
- 34 Photos
- In Focus
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An artist performs during the Pyeongchang 2018 Winter Olympics opening ceremony in Pyeongchang Olympic Stadium on February 9, 2018. #
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Outside view of fireworks during the opening ceremony at Pyeongchang Stadium on February 9, 2018. #
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Actors perform during the opening ceremony in Pyeongchang Stadium on February 9, 2018. #
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Artists perform in the Winter Olympics opening ceremony in Pyeongchang Olympic Stadium on February 9, 2018. #
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Dancers perform during the opening ceremony on February 9, 2018. #
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Artists maneuver apparatuses during a performance at the opening ceremony in Pyeongchang Stadium on February 9, 2018. #
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Performers drum during the opening ceremony on February 9, 2018. #
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Drummers perform in Pyeongchang Olympic Stadium on February 9, 2018. #
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A dancer skates by in the opening ceremony on February 9, 2018. #
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Performers gather in the center of Pyeongchang Olympic Stadium on February 9, 2018. #
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Audience members attend the opening ceremony of the Pyeongchang 2018 Winter Olympic Games on February 9, 2018. #
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Performers hold lanterns during the opening ceremony on February 9, 2018. #
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A dancer performs with fire during the Winter Olympics opening ceremony on February 9, 2018. #
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South Korean singer Hwang Su-mi in performance during the opening ceremony on February 9, 2018. #
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A white tiger puppet walks the stage during the opening ceremony on February 9, 2018. #
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Artists perform in Pyeongchang Olympic Stadium on February 9, 2018. #
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Puppeteers and dancers perform during the opening ceremony on February 9, 2018. #
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Cheerleaders of North Korea cheer in the stands of Pyeongchang Olympic Stadium on February 9, 2018. #
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A team name bearer's dress is seen during the opening ceremony in Pyeongchang, South Korea, on February 9, 2018. #
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Abzal Azhgaliyev of Kazakhstan carries the national flag with other delegates during the opening ceremony. #
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Flag bearer Erin Hamlin of the United States leads her teammates into Pyeongchang Olympic Stadium on February 9, 2018. #
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Team USA athletes celebrate during the opening ceremony in Pyeongchang on February 9, 2018. #
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Pita Taufatofua carries the flag of Tonga during the opening ceremony of the 2018 Winter Olympics on February 9, 2018. #
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Unified Korea's athletes parade during the opening ceremony of the Pyeongchang 2018 Winter Olympic Games on February 9, 2018. #
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The Olympic torch is carried in the stadium on February 9, 2018. #
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North Korea's Jong Su Hyon, left, and South Korea's Park Jong-ah carry the torch in the stadium on February 9, 2018. #
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North Korea's Jong Su Hyon, left, and South Korea's Park Jong-ah carry the torch to the top of the stadium on February 9, 2018. #
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Yuna Kim, a former South Korean figure skater, lights the Olympic cauldron on February 9, 2018. #
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South Korean Olympic figure skater Yuna Kim lights the Olympic flame during the opening ceremony of the 2018 Winter Olympics on February 9, 2018. #
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Fireworks erupt as the Olympic cauldron is lit on February 9, 2018, in Pyeongchang, South Korea. #
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Actors perform in front of the Olympic flame on February 9, 2018. #
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Dancers perform at the end of the opening ceremony on February 9, 2018. #
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A performer is seen near the end of the opening ceremony on February 9, 2018. #
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The cauldron stands lit after the opening ceremony of the Pyeongchang 2018 Winter Olympic Games at the Pyeongchang Stadium on February 9, 2018. #
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