Host city Pyeongchang kicked off the 2018 Winter Olympic Games with a spectacular opening ceremony that included a light show, colorful costumes, and fireworks. The Winter Games runs until February 25.
2018 Winter Olympics Open In South Korea

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The opening ceremony for the 23rd Winter Olympics Games lasted two hours.

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Artists perform during the opening ceremony.

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The IOC President Thomas Bach said the opening ceremony showed unity and harmony with a "powerful message of peace."

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The Olympic torch being carried into the stadium. South Korean figure skater Yuna Kim lit the Olympic cauldron.