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The 2014 Asian Games opening ceremony was held on Friday, 19 September 2014. It began at 6:00pm Korea Standard Time (UTC+9) and ended at 11:29pm. The ceremony took place at newly built Incheon Asiad Main Stadium. The ceremony shows a perfect combination of Asian tradition with latest innovation. The ceremony has been directed by renowned Im Kwon-taek and Jang Jin with the performances being divided into four acts that will depict Asia’s past, present and future. It will include topics like Asia long time ago, Asia meeting through the sea, Asia as family and friends and Asia as one and future joining with today. Several South Korean singers and performers will highlight the Korean traditional art. The evening gala covered four acts, from "Asia long time ago", "Asia meeting through the sea", "Asia as family and friends", and "Asia as one and future joining with today". South Korean actors Chang Dong-Geon and Kim Soo-hyun led the stories, with Chang narrating the first story and Kim appearing through a video during the second stage. International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach, South Korean President Park Geun-hye and other state dignitaries attended the ceremony. After being carried to the stadium by golfer Inbee Park and speed skater Lee Kyou-hyuk, the Asian Games ceremonial flame was lighted by South Korean actress Lee Young-ae of ''Dae Jang Geum'' (Jewel in the Palace) fame. South Korean entertainer Psy and Chinese pianist Lang Lang performed the final musical number of the opening ceremony. In the Parade of Nations, North Korea was loudly cheered by those who attended. China and Japan were also enthusiastically welcomed. ==Preparations== The Games cost approximately US$1.62 billion, with the Incheon government paying for roughly 79 percent and the South Korean government covering the rest. However, ticket sales have been sluggish for the Games. While fans are flocking to grab tickets for rhythmic gymnast Son Yeon-jae and badminton star Lee Yong-dae's events, sales for the football competition were just seven percent and athletics eight percent. The man who was in charge of the opening ceremony for the 2014 Asiad was the Korean film director Gweon-Taek Lim, who is widely known as one of Korea’s most respected filmmakers who produced globally recognized films including ''Chunhyang'' (2000) and ''Sopyonje'' (1993). His assistant was another renowned Korean filmmaker, Jang Jin, who is known for pictures such as ''The Front Line'' (2011).〔(17th Asian Games Open In Incheon )〕 The mayor of South Korea's third city has admitted that Incheon, which has built 17 new venues, is in financial trouble because of the cost of hosting the Games. ==Officials and guests== South Korean President Park Geun-hye was accompanied by President of International Olympic Committee Thomas Bach, President of Olympic Council of Asia Ahmed Al-Fahad Al-Ahmed Al-Sabah, Tokyo Governor Yōichi Masuzoe and also Incheon Mayor Yoo Jeong-bok. Former South Korean President Lee Myung-bak and his wife Kim Yoon-ok also attended the ceremony. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「2014 Asian Games opening ceremony」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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