2022 Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony

Children perform in the pre-show during the opening ceremony of the 2022 Winter Olympics, Feb. 4, 2022, in Beijing.

Chinese President Xi Jinping is introduced during the Opening Ceremony of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games at Beijing National Stadium.

A projection on the stadium floor during the Opening Ceremony of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games at Beijing National Stadium.

The Olympic Stadium is lit prior to the opening ceremony of the 2022 Winter Olympics, Feb. 4, 2022, in Beijing.

Dancers perform during the Opening Ceremony of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games at Beijing National Stadium.

An inflatable depicting Bing Dwen Dwen, one of the mascots of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, during the opening ceremony.

Haiti's flag bearer Richardson Viano leads the delegation during the opening ceremony of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games.

Zhao Dan and Gao Tingyu of China lead their contingent during the athletes parade at the opening ceremony.

Members of the US team pose for a photo during the athletes parade at the opening ceremony.

Dancers perform during the pre-show ahead of the opening ceremony of the 2022 Winter Olympics, Feb. 4, 2022, in Beijing.

Dancers perform with light sticks during the opening ceremony of the 2022 Winter Olympics, Feb. 4, 2022, in Beijing.

Dancers perform during the opening ceremony of the 2022 Winter Olympics, Feb. 4, 2022, in Beijing.

Yekaterina Aidova, of Kazakhstan, waves as she walks into the stadium during the opening ceremony of the 2022 Winter Olympics, Feb. 4, 2022, in Beijing.

Two children play as they wait to catch a glimpse of the fireworks for the opening ceremony of the 2022 Winter Olympics, Feb. 4, 2022, in Beijing.

An overview of fireworks during the opening ceremony of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games, at the National Stadium, known as the Bird's Nest, in Beijing, on Feb. 4, 2022.