The nineteenth Commonwealth Games got off to an inspiring and
magnificent start on 3rd of October, 2010 at the Indian Capital
with the opening ceremony, which unfolded without any glitch.
The Commonwealth Games, 2010, opening ceremony which started
on 7 P.M, put up a brilliant show of more than two hours at
the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Delhi. The ceremony beautifully
portrayed and upholded the great journey of India with all its
unique features.
The opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Games 2010, which kick
started the twelve days sport extravaganza will continue till
14th of October in New Delhi. Both the Indians as well as the
foreigners were simply moved by the richness and prosperity
of the Indian culture that was all put together to perfection
on 3rd October, 2010. Almost 65,000 people gathered to watch
out the mesmerizing show put up by India at the CWG 2010 opening
ceremony. The Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Delhi roared with
the rapturous applauds of the numerous visitors.
The Prince of Wales i.e. Prince Charles and his wife and Duchess
of Cornwall, Camilla were present at the opening ceremony of
CWG, 2010, who were acquainted to the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium
in Delhi. They were accompanied by the Indian Prime Minister
Manmohan Singh and the President of India, Prathiba Patil.
The Commonwealth Games 2010 opening ceremony commenced with
the national anthem of India. The Nagada drummers along with
the Shankha trumpeters beat the countdown of the opening ceremony
as the "Aerostat" moved high up into glory.
Traditional classical dancers from India showcased the guru-shishya
tradition which was popular in ancient India. Many traditional
and prestigious dance forms like Kathak, Bharatanatyam, Odissi,
Mohiniattam, Manipuri and Kuchipudi were performed by talented
and popular artists along with the great musicians playing the
sitars. Young athletes put up their stunning performances in
the form of 'Surya Namaskar' and yoga asanas. The participants
from all the countries at the Commonwealth Games 2010 were welcomed.
Many popular and important personalities graced the opening
ceremony of the Commonwealth Games 2010 with their presence.
The Commonwealth Games Theme Song performed by A.R Rahman and
the dazzling fireworks were also there to add to the excitement
and joy of the 19th Commonwealth Games being held in Delhi.
With the successful happening of the Commonwealth Games 2010
opening ceremony, Delhi along with the entire country is smiling
and proud to have been able to put up such a show of grandeur
and worth. The opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Games 2010
has truly surpassed all our expectations.
