Commonwealth Games 2018 opens with a glittering ceremony in Gold Coast

Fireworks go off as a figure in the shape of a white whale is seen during the opening ceremony of the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games at the Carrara Stadium. (AFP)

Updated on: Apr 04, 2018 8:50 PM IST

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Fireworks go off as a figure in the shape of a white whale is seen during the opening ceremony of the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games at the Carrara Stadium. (AFP)

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It’s a riot of colours during the opening ceremony of the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games at the Carrara Stadium. (AFP)

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Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, poses with Tau Estalla, a delegate from the Cook Islands, at a reception before the opening of the Commonwealth Games. (REUTERS)

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Delta Goodrem performs during the opening ceremony.y (REUTERS)

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Sally Pearson carries the baton during the opening ceremony. (REUTERS)

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Artists perform at the opening ceremony of 2018 Commonwealth Games. (PTI)

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Liz Ellis passes the baton to Brent Livermore during the opening ceremony. (REUTERS)

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Former Australian athlete Susie O'Neill during the opening ceremony. (REUTERS)

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Artists depicting aboriginals perform during the opening ceremony. (REUTERS)

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Fireworks get off during the opening ceremony of the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games at the Carrara Stadium. (AFP)

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The opening ceremony was a mix of culture and modern techniques. (AFP)

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CGF flag is carried during the opening ceremony. (REUTERS)

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Prince Charles declares the games open during the opening ceremony for the 2018 Commonwealth Games. (AP)

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Australian athletes march into Carrara Stadium for the opening ceremon. (AP)