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Winter Olympics: View photos from the opening ceremonies in Beijing

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Dancers perform during the opening ceremony of the 2022 Winter Olympics, Friday, Feb. 4, 2022, in Beijing.
Dancers perform during the opening ceremony of the 2022 Winter Olympics, Friday, Feb. 4, 2022, in Beijing.
Jeff Roberson, AP
Actors perform during the opening ceremony of the 2022 Winter Olympics, Friday, Feb. 4, 2022, in Beijing.
Actors perform during the opening ceremony of the 2022 Winter Olympics, Friday, Feb. 4, 2022, in Beijing.
Ashley Landis, AP
China's athletes Dinigeer Yilamujian and Zhao Jiawen light the cauldron during the opening ceremony of the 2022 Winter Olympics, Friday, Feb. 4, 2022, in Beijing.
China's athletes Dinigeer Yilamujian and Zhao Jiawen light the cauldron during the opening ceremony of the 2022 Winter Olympics, Friday, Feb. 4, 2022, in Beijing.
Jae C. Hong, AP
The team from the United States arrives during the opening ceremony of the 2022 Winter Olympics, Friday, Feb. 4, 2022, in Beijing.
The team from the United States arrives during the opening ceremony of the 2022 Winter Olympics, Friday, Feb. 4, 2022, in Beijing.
David J. Phillip, AP
An overview of the Olympic Rings during the opening ceremony of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games, at the National Stadium, known as the Bird's Nest, in Beijing, on February 4, 2022.
An overview of the Olympic Rings during the opening ceremony of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games, at the National Stadium, known as the Bird's Nest, in Beijing, on February 4, 2022.
FRANCOIS-XAVIER MARIT, AFP Via Getty Images
The Olympic Rings are seen during the opening ceremony of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games, at the National Stadium, known as the Bird's Nest, in Beijing, on February 4, 2022.
The Olympic Rings are seen during the opening ceremony of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games, at the National Stadium, known as the Bird's Nest, in Beijing, on February 4, 2022.
TOBIAS SCHWARZ, AFP Via Getty Images
Russia's President Vladimir Putin gestures during the opening ceremony of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games, at the National Stadium, known as the Bird's Nest, in Beijing, on February 4, 2022.
Russia's President Vladimir Putin gestures during the opening ceremony of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games, at the National Stadium, known as the Bird's Nest, in Beijing, on February 4, 2022.
WANG ZHAO, AFP Via Getty Images
An overview of the delegation from Canada during the opening ceremony of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games, at the National Stadium, known as the Bird's Nest, in Beijing.
An overview of the delegation from Canada during the opening ceremony of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games, at the National Stadium, known as the Bird's Nest, in Beijing.
FRANCOIS-XAVIER MARIT, AFP Via Getty Images
A general view shows performers hold signs with the name of participating countries under the Olympic rings during the opening ceremony of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games, at the National Stadium, known as the Bird's Nest, in Beijing, on February 4, 2022.
A general view shows performers hold signs with the name of participating countries under the Olympic rings during the opening ceremony of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games, at the National Stadium, known as the Bird's Nest, in Beijing, on February 4, 2022.
JEWEL SAMAD, AFP Via Getty Images
China's flag bearer Zhao Dan (L) and China's flag bearer Gao Tingyu lead the delegation during the opening ceremony of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games, at the National Stadium, known as the Bird's Nest, in Beijing.
China's flag bearer Zhao Dan (L) and China's flag bearer Gao Tingyu lead the delegation during the opening ceremony of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games, at the National Stadium, known as the Bird's Nest, in Beijing.
JEWEL SAMAD, AFP Via Getty Images
Fireworks explode over the Olympic rings during the opening ceremony of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games, at the National Stadium, known as the Bird's Nest, in Beijing.
Fireworks explode over the Olympic rings during the opening ceremony of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games, at the National Stadium, known as the Bird's Nest, in Beijing.
BEN STANSALL, AFP Via Getty Images
Fireworks explode during the opening ceremony of the 2022 Winter Olympics.
Fireworks explode during the opening ceremony of the 2022 Winter Olympics.
Ashley Landis, AP
A panoramic view of fireworks in the shape of the Olympic Rings lighting up the sky above the National Stadium, known as the Bird's Nest, during the opening ceremony of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games in Beijing, on February 4, 2022.
A panoramic view of fireworks in the shape of the Olympic Rings lighting up the sky above the National Stadium, known as the Bird's Nest, during the opening ceremony of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games in Beijing, on February 4, 2022.
JEFF PACHOUD, AFP Via Getty Images
The Olympic flame is pictured during the opening ceremony of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games, at the National Stadium.
The Olympic flame is pictured during the opening ceremony of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games, at the National Stadium.
JEWEL SAMAD, AFP Via Getty Images
Brittany Bowe and John Shuster, of the United States, leads their team in during the opening ceremony of the 2022 Winter Olympics.
Brittany Bowe and John Shuster, of the United States, leads their team in during the opening ceremony of the 2022 Winter Olympics.
David J. Phillip, AP
Gao Tingyu and Zhao Dan, of China, lead their team in during the opening ceremony of the 2022 Winter Olympics.
Gao Tingyu and Zhao Dan, of China, lead their team in during the opening ceremony of the 2022 Winter Olympics.
Ashley Landis, AP
Gao Tingyu and Zhao Dan, of China, lead their team in during the opening ceremony of the 2022 Winter Olympics.
Gao Tingyu and Zhao Dan, of China, lead their team in during the opening ceremony of the 2022 Winter Olympics.
Ashley Landis, AP
The team from China arrives during the opening ceremony of the 2022 Winter Olympics, Friday, Feb. 4, 2022, in Beijing.
The team from China arrives during the opening ceremony of the 2022 Winter Olympics, Friday, Feb. 4, 2022, in Beijing.
David J. Phillip, AP
The team from China arrives during the opening ceremony of the 2022 Winter Olympics.
The team from China arrives during the opening ceremony of the 2022 Winter Olympics.
David J. Phillip, AP
Actors perform during the opening ceremony of the 2022 Winter Olympics.
Actors perform during the opening ceremony of the 2022 Winter Olympics.
Ashley Landis, AP
Fireworks go off during the opening ceremony of the 2022 Winter Olympics, Friday.
Fireworks go off during the opening ceremony of the 2022 Winter Olympics, Friday.
David J. Phillip, AP
China's athletes Dinigeer Yilamujian and Zhao Jiawen wave before lighting the cauldron during the opening ceremony of the 2022 Winter Olympics.
China's athletes Dinigeer Yilamujian and Zhao Jiawen wave before lighting the cauldron during the opening ceremony of the 2022 Winter Olympics.
David J. Phillip, AP
Fireworks explode during the opening ceremony of the 2022 Winter Olympics, Friday, Feb. 4, 2022, in Beijing.
Fireworks explode during the opening ceremony of the 2022 Winter Olympics, Friday, Feb. 4, 2022, in Beijing.
David J. Phillip, AP
Fireworks light up the sky over Olympic Stadium during the opening ceremony of the 2022 Winter Olympics.
Fireworks light up the sky over Olympic Stadium during the opening ceremony of the 2022 Winter Olympics.
Jeff Roberson, AP
Fireworks light up the sky over Olympic Stadium during the opening ceremony of the 2022 Winter Olympics.
Fireworks light up the sky over Olympic Stadium during the opening ceremony of the 2022 Winter Olympics.
Jeff Roberson, AP
Russian President Vladimir Putin attends the opening ceremony of the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing.
Russian President Vladimir Putin attends the opening ceremony of the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing.
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