Jakarta Palembang 2018 Asian Games - Live Updates from the Opening Ceremony

THANK YOU JOINING US ON THIS LIVE COVERAGE!

WE HAVE 2 VERY EXCITING WEEKS AHEAD! CANNOT WAIT!

THE GAMES BEGIN FROM NOW!

The dancers are so lithe and agile

The lights dazzle and glimmer!

The Energy of Asia is coursing through the dancers as they perform s fusion of ballet and hip hop

The props and costumes look so grand!

The diversity of Asia is being portrayed now!

What a powerful performance!

Anggun takes stage and her mellifluous voice fills the stadium!

The Opening Ceremony closes with a BANG! WHAT A SHOW!

WE CANNOT WAIT FOR THE GAMES TO BEGIN NOW!!!

WONDERFULLY DONE, INDONESIA!

WHAT A MOMENT!

The volcano erupts and the GAMES ARE OPEN!

She waves it around and lights the crater with the fire!

Susi Susanti takes the flame!

The atmosphere is very thrilling right now!

The Asian Games torch near it's final resting place!

This is so spectacular!

Sulaksana takes the torch from her and goes onto the volcano!

Supriati Sutono weaves her way up the volcano!

Tarik strides up the hills!

Arief Taufan, karate champ takes the torch from her!

Lanny Gumulya is the torchbearer to begin with!

The bright red shows the courage of the warriors!

What bravado! It's almost similar to the School of Dumstrang from Harry Potter!

This is giving some Harry Potter Goblet of the Fire feels with the fire dancers here!

Fire portrays the courage and competition in the hearts and minds of the Indonesian

The final element of Fire is being shown!

Go ogle at the splendour of the Opening Ceremony!

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The setting of the Opening Ceremony couldn't have been more beautiful!

This is Indonesia where the wind carries our dreams above the clouds!

What a remarkable moment of honour for the 15 year old!

The people have switched on their flashlights and are waving it in the air as Joey plays his piece!

What a wonderful night is it here!

Joey Alexander woos you over with his talent!

The youngster from Bali is quite the jazz pianist having already a Grammy nomination to his name!

Joey Alexander, a 15 year old pianist will be on stage!

The moon has to be the most splendid creation!

It's like one big carnival out here!

The stage has become so bright and colourful!

The dancers dazzle with their performances!

The island of Bali is being represented now

It's so enchanting to look at this!

Wizzy, a choreographer takes stage! Wow!

THE PRODUCTION IS SPECTACULAR!