

The flame is lit to signify the official beginning of the 16th Asian Games during the opening ceremony in Guangzhou, China, on Nov. 12. The Asian Games run from November 12 through 27 and will involve some 14,000 athletes and officials from 45 countries. Eugene Hoshiko/AP
Chinese pianist Lang Lang performs next to two dancers during the opening ceremony of the 16th Asian Games in Guangzhou, China, on Nov. 12. Wong Maye-E/AP
The float representing China parades along the Zhujiang (Pearl) River during the opening ceremony of the 16th Asian Games in Guangzhou, China, on Nov. 12. Xinhua/Jiang Kehong/AP
Fireworks explode over neon-lit boats on the Zhujiang (Pearl) River during the opening ceremony of the 16th Asian Games in Guangzhou, China, on Nov. 12. Rob Griffith/AP
Chinese soldiers carry their national flag to the flag-raising ceremony during the opening of the 16th Asian Games in Guangzhou, China, on Nov. 12. Ng Han Guan/AP
Illuminated performers dance in the opening ceremony of the 16th Asian Games in Guangzhou, China, on Nov. 12. Carlos Barria/Reuters
Dancers perform in the opening ceremony of the 16th Asian Games in Guangzhou, China, on Nov. 12. Carlos Barria/Reuters
Performers dance on a submerged stage during the opening ceremony of the 16th Asian Games in Guangzhou, China, on Nov. 12. Carlos Barria/Reuters
A spectacular ship towers over performers during the opening ceremony of the 16th Asian Games in Guangzhou, China, on Nov. 12. David Gray/Reuters
Dancers are suspended in the air during the opening ceremony of the 16th Asian Games in Guangzhou, China, on Nov. 12. Ng Han Guan/AP
A boy appears to float on a spout of water during the opening ceremony of the 16th Asian Games in Guangzhou, China, on Nov. 12. Eugene Hoshiko/AP
Performers take a dramatic stance during the opening ceremony of the 16th Asian Games in Guangzhou, China, on Nov. 12. Mick Tsikas/Reuters