Forty-five nations participating in the Asian Games, were also part of a tech-savvy opening ceremony at Incheon on Friday. (All images from AP, AFP)

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Fireworks filled the night sky in Incheon as athletes and spectators from all across the continent were treated to the marvels of South Korea at the Asian Games opening ceremony.

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The opening ceremony drew applause from the thousands who thronged the stadium and th millions who tuned in to their TV sets across Asia.

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Dancers enthrall the audience at the opening ceremony of the 17th Asian Games at the Asiad Main Stadium on Friday.

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Performers wave from a giant ship that left spectators and the international media present at the opening ceremony, spell bound.

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Various dance forms were the USP of what was a scintillating opening ceremony to the Asian Games.

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Traditional dancers show their skills to the world in the opening ceremony of the Asian Games 2014 on Friday.

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Dancers perform a difficult step as the 17th edition of the Asian Games opened to much fanfare and celebration.

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Forty-five nations participating in the Asian Games, were also part of a tech-savvy opening ceremony at Incheon on Friday.

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Athletes walk in with their national flag at a glittering ceremony on Friday.

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The Indian contingent walks at the Asian Games opening ceremony.

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'Gangnam Style' singer Psy billed to bring the show to a spectacular close.

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The Games' symbolic flame being carried out across the opening ceremony ground.

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Forty-five delegations from across Asia and the Middle East, including North Korea, filed past dignitaries including South Korean President Park Geun-Hye for a ceremony where the top-priced ticket seats cost 1,000 dollars.

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Forty-five nations participating in the Asian Games, were also part of a tech-savvy opening ceremony at Incheon on Friday. (All images from AP, AFP)