The Commonwealth Games is set to begin on 5 April. On Wednesday, the opening ceremony was held in front of a vociferous audience at Carrara Stadium. The Indian contingent was led by ace shuttler PV Sindhu. AFP
There are 71 countries participating at the 21st Commonwealth Games. India has sent a strong 227-member contingent for the Gold Coast event. Reuters
The Opening Ceremony was filled with a lot of fanfare and depicted in detail the idea of inclusivity. In this particular display, the ceremony depicts the story of the 'seven sisters' of Australia.
A colourful display of fireworks and lasers held the attention of the audience who were watching from the stadium and the viewers from all over the world.
The Opening ceremony was widely considered to be a success in accordance with its content, theme and execution.
In a display of the indigenous culture of Australia, an aboriginal tribe perform the 'smoking ceremony' that is believed to have cleansing properties and wards off bad spirits.
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