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After years of preparation, the capital of Jiangsu is hosting the opening ceremony of the Youth Olympics. The gala, getting underway less than an hour ago -- and incorporating several elements of Chinese culture, as we await the lighting of the cauldron, to officially open the Games.
Chinese President Xi Jinping and IOC President Thomas Bach were on hand during the ceremony. The theme of the event is "Light up the future". The night began with the raising of the Chinese flag, which was then followed by the athletes' entrance.
About 3700 competitors from around the world will participate in 28 events over the next 12-days in Nanjing. Once all the athletes have come into the stadium, another performance will be held, that will incorporate numerous traditional Chinese cultural symbols, including jasmine flowers, blue and white porcelain, and images of the Silk Road. The actually lighting of the cauldron will take place later tonight.
Nanjing 2014 Summer Youth Olympic Games_CCTV.com English
Chinese President Xi Jinping and IOC President Thomas Bach were on hand during the ceremony. The theme of the event is "Light up the future". The night began with the raising of the Chinese flag, which was then followed by the athletes' entrance.
About 3700 competitors from around the world will participate in 28 events over the next 12-days in Nanjing. Once all the athletes have come into the stadium, another performance will be held, that will incorporate numerous traditional Chinese cultural symbols, including jasmine flowers, blue and white porcelain, and images of the Silk Road. The actually lighting of the cauldron will take place later tonight.
Nanjing 2014 Summer Youth Olympic Games_CCTV.com English