Opening Ceremony of the 2010 New Delhi Commonwealth Games

On the evening of October 3, 2010, the 19th Commonwealth Games opened at the Nehru Stadium in New Delhi, India. At 7 pm local time on the 3rd, hundreds of drummers entered the venue playing the exciting "Indian Rhythm", kicking off the opening ceremony. A giant helium balloon tied 25 meters high in the center of the stadium becomes a 360-degree large screen, projecting live footage and becoming an important background for the performance. This oval balloon, which is 80 meters long, 40 meters wide and 12 meters high, cost 400 million rupees and became a highlight of the opening ceremony.

Hundreds of students painted red under eight pieces of white cloth, and four pairs of hands depicting traditional Indian patterns gradually appeared on the white cloth to show welcome.

Athletes from 71 countries and regions and athletes from the Paralympic Games held at the same time entered the arena. The Pakistani players received thunderous applause from the Indian audience when they entered the match, but the warmest cheers were reserved for the host nation, India.

At the opening ceremony, British Crown Prince Charles read the opening speech of the Games instead of Queen Elizabeth II. Subsequently, Indian President Patil announced the opening of the games. Leaders including International Olympic Committee President Jacques Rogge, Commonwealth Games Federation President Fennell and Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh attended the opening ceremony.

After the Commonwealth Games flag was raised by Indian soldiers, the host announced the start of the "opening party". Accompanied by the traditional Indian musical instruments Dabhara and sitar, dancers in various traditional costumes expressed the four seasons of spring, summer, autumn and winter through different types of classical dances. With projection