The Most Stunning Photos From The Tokyo Olympics Opening Ceremony

The Tokyo Olympics may be muted because of the coronavirus pandemic, but that didn’t stop Friday’s opening ceremony from being a riot of color.

Stunning fireworks, intimate dance performances and even a treadmill set the scene for the next two weeks of sporting endeavors ― even though spectators were largely banned from the National Stadium.

See some of the most iconic images here:

Fireworks illuminate over the National Stadium during the Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony.

Fireworks illuminate over the National Stadium during the Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony.
via Associated Press/Fireworks illuminate over the National Stadium during the Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony.
An overview shows a performer walking on a treadmill during the opening ceremony.
ANTONIN THUILLIER via Getty Images/An overview shows a performer walking on a treadmill during the opening ceremony.
Team Ireland flag bearers Kellie Harrington and Brendan Irvine carry the Irish tricolor.
Brendan Moran via Getty Images/Team Ireland flag bearers Kellie Harrington and Brendan Irvine carry the Irish tricolor.
Team Cameroon enters the arena.
Clive Rose via Getty Images/Team Cameroon enters the arena.
Fireworks explode over the arena.
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Performers dance in front of giant golden Olympic Rings.
Hannah McKay – Pool via Getty Images/Performers dance in front of giant golden Olympic Rings.
Fireworks light up the night sky.
DeFodi Images via Getty Images/Fireworks light up the night sky.
Paper lanterns light up during the show.
picture alliance via Getty Images/Paper lanterns light up during the show.
Members of Team China enter the stadium.
Richard Heathcote via Getty Images/Members of Team China enter the stadium.
Team USA flagbearers Sue Bird and Eddy Alvares.
Stephen McCarthy via Getty Images/Team USA flagbearers Sue Bird and Eddy Alvares.

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