The 17th Asian Games begin in Incheon, South Korea, on Sept 19, 2014, in a spectacular opening ceremony.

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19 SEP 2014

Asian Games kick off in Incheon

The 17th Asian Games begin in Incheon, South Korea, on Sept 19, 2014, in a spectacular opening ceremony.

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Asian Games kick off in Incheon — Fireworks illuminate the night sky at the Incheon Asiad Main Stadium in Incheon, South Korea. (AFP photo)

Asian Games kick off in Incheon — A general view shows the opening ceremony of the 2014 Asian Games. (AFP photo)

Asian Games kick off in Incheon — Dancers perform during the opening ceremony. (AFP photo)

Asian Games kick off in Incheon — oprano Sumi Jo performs during the opening ceremony. (AFP photo)

Asian Games kick off in Incheon — Young visitors watch video screens during the opening ceremony. (AP photo)

Asian Games kick off in Incheon — Dancers perform around a boat carrying actor Kim Soo-hyun, opera singer Ahn Sook-sun and actor Jang Dong-gun. (AFP photo)

Asian Games kick off in Incheon — Flag bearer of Thailand Kawin Thamastachanan leads the team into the opening ceremony. (Reuters photo)

Asian Games kick off in Incheon — Flagbearers carry the South Korean flag. (AFP photo)

Asian Games kick off in Incheon — Actress Lee Young-ae lights the tourch at Incheon Asiad Main Stadium. (AP photo)