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The Pyeongchang Olympics opened in dazzling fashion, with a variety of artistic performances that expressed the themes of unification of peace on the Korean Peninsula. K-pop singers performed a rendition of John Lennon’s song, “Imagine,” and a light show with the theme of “A Future for Everyone” lit up the cold night sky above the stadium. There was the also the entrance of Olympic athletes from the 92 participating countries, including a joint entrance of South and North Korean athletes under the Unification Flag. There were also 1,218 drones that were used as part of the ceremony to assist with the visual effects.

In his presidential box, South Korean President Moon Jae-in hosted high ranking leaders from North Korea and the US, as well as IOC President Thomas Bach. The ceremony ended with the ceremonial lighting of the Olympic torch by Korean figure skater Kim Yu-na.

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