LATEST: Beijing2022 Winter Olympics opening ceremony is underway. Beijing's National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest, was the same venue for the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2008 Summer Olympics, the last time China hosted the Games.
The opening ceremony in the National Stadium kicked off with a countdown marking the celebration of the coming of spring. About 400 performers took to the stage waving giant LED sticks meant to represent a waving Spring willow tree.
On the floor of the arena, a cinematic light display played, with butterflies and dandelions welcoming the return of the season.Performers during the opening ceremony at the 2022 Beijing Olympics at the National Stadium, in Beijing, Feb. 4, 2022. The nation's flag was then passed among performers to represent the diversity and acceptance of the country. The games arrive as criticism and protests against Chinese President Xi Jinping and hisA view of fireworks 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, Feb. 4, 2022.
A striking 3D display of a rushing river, inspired by an ancient Chinese poem about the Yellow River lifted from the floor. On the river's surface, the past 23 Winter Games were listed and honored. The projection of the river fell and uncovered the Olympic rings, which set the stage for the Parade of Nations.
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