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London Paralympics Opening Ceremony

Aug 30, 2012, 11:40 AM IST

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Fireworks explode over the Olympic stadium during the opening ceremony for the 2012 Paralympics games in London.

Fireworks explode over the Olympic stadium during the opening ceremony for the 2012 Paralympics games in London.

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Peformers participate in the Opening Ceremony for the 2012 Paralympics in London.

Peformers participate in the Opening Ceremony for the 2012 Paralympics in London.

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A performer is suspended in midair during the Opening Ceremony for the 2012 Paralympics in London.

A performer is suspended in midair during the Opening Ceremony for the 2012 Paralympics in London.

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General view during the Opening Ceremony for the 2012 Paralympics in London.

General view during the Opening Ceremony for the 2012 Paralympics in London.

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A member of the cast performs with fire during the Opening Ceremony for the 2012 Paralympics in London.

A member of the cast performs with fire during the Opening Ceremony for the 2012 Paralympics in London.

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Sir Ian McKellen speaks during the Opening Ceremony for the 2012 Paralympics in London.

Sir Ian McKellen speaks during the Opening Ceremony for the 2012 Paralympics in London.

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Fireworks explode following the Opening Ceremony for the 2012 Paralympics in London.

Fireworks explode following the Opening Ceremony for the 2012 Paralympics in London.

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Margaret Maughan, Britain's first Paralympic gold medalist, lights the Paralympic flame during the Opening Ceremony for the 2012 Paralympics in London.

Margaret Maughan, Britain's first Paralympic gold medalist, lights the Paralympic flame during the Opening Ceremony for the 2012 Paralympics in London.

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General view during the Opening Ceremony for the 2012 Paralympics in London.

General view during the Opening Ceremony for the 2012 Paralympics in London.

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Fireworks explode over the Olympic stadium during the opening ceremony for the 2012 Paralympics games in London.

Fireworks explode over the Olympic stadium during the opening ceremony for the 2012 Paralympics games in London.

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South Africa's flagbearer runner Oscar Pistorius leads his team during the Opening Ceremony for the 2012 Paralympics in London.

South Africa's flagbearer runner Oscar Pistorius leads his team during the Opening Ceremony for the 2012 Paralympics in London.

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A member of the British team reacts during the Opening Ceremony for the 2012 Paralympics in London.

A member of the British team reacts during the Opening Ceremony for the 2012 Paralympics in London.

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Britain's Queen Elizabeth II opens the 2012 Paralympics during the Opening Ceremony for the 2012 Paralympics in London.

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II opens the 2012 Paralympics during the Opening Ceremony for the 2012 Paralympics in London.

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Japan's flagbearer swimmer Japan Keiichi Kimura during the Opening Ceremony for the 2012 Paralympics in London.

Japan's flagbearer swimmer Japan Keiichi Kimura during the Opening Ceremony for the 2012 Paralympics in London.

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South Africa's flagbearer runner Oscar Pistorius leads his team during the Opening Ceremony for the 2012 Paralympics in London.

South Africa's flagbearer runner Oscar Pistorius leads his team during the Opening Ceremony for the 2012 Paralympics in London.

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Greek team members carry their flag into the arena during the Opening Ceremony for the 2012 Paralympics in London.

Greek team members carry their flag into the arena during the Opening Ceremony for the 2012 Paralympics in London.

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South Korea's flagbearer weelchair marathonian Gyu Dae Kim during the Opening Ceremony for the 2012 Paralympics in London.

South Korea's flagbearer weelchair marathonian Gyu Dae Kim during the Opening Ceremony for the 2012 Paralympics in London.

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Brazilian team members react during the Opening Ceremony for the 2012 Paralympics in London.

Brazilian team members react during the Opening Ceremony for the 2012 Paralympics in London.

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The Union flag is carried into the arena during the Opening Ceremony for the 2012 Paralympics in London.

The Union flag is carried into the arena during the Opening Ceremony for the 2012 Paralympics in London.

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China's flagbearer wheelchair racer Zhang Lixin during the Opening Ceremony for the 2012 Paralympics in London.

China's flagbearer wheelchair racer Zhang Lixin during the Opening Ceremony for the 2012 Paralympics in London.

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Performers throng the arena during the Opening Ceremony for the 2012 Paralympics in London.

Performers throng the arena during the Opening Ceremony for the 2012 Paralympics in London.

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Performers with umbrellas are seen during the Opening Ceremony for the 2012 Paralympics in London.

Performers with umbrellas are seen during the Opening Ceremony for the 2012 Paralympics in London.

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Performers with umbrellas are suspended in the air during the Opening Ceremony for the 2012 Paralympics in London.

Performers with umbrellas are suspended in the air during the Opening Ceremony for the 2012 Paralympics in London.

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Britain's Queen Elizabeth II meets members of the International Paralympic Committee at a reception at the Olympic Stadium ahead of the opening ceremony for the London Paralympic Games 2012, in London.

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II meets members of the International Paralympic Committee at a reception at the Olympic Stadium ahead of the opening ceremony for the London Paralympic Games 2012, in London.

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Britain's Queen Elizabeth II is presented with three Paralympic medals by Sir Philip Craven, President of the International Paralympic Committee at a reception at the Olympic Stadium ahead of the opening ceremony for the London Paralympic Games 2012, in London.

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II is presented with three Paralympic medals by Sir Philip Craven, President of the International Paralympic Committee at a reception at the Olympic Stadium ahead of the opening ceremony for the London Paralympic Games 2012, in London.

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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attend a reception at the Olympic Stadium ahead of the opening ceremony for the London Paralympic Games 2012, in London.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attend a reception at the Olympic Stadium ahead of the opening ceremony for the London Paralympic Games 2012, in London.

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Britain's Prince William and wife Kate, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Britain's Prime Minister David Cameron and his wife Samantha attend the Opening Ceremony for the 2012 Paralympics in London.

Britain's Prince William and wife Kate, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Britain's Prime Minister David Cameron and his wife Samantha attend the Opening Ceremony for the 2012 Paralympics in London.

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Britain's Queen Elizabeth II is applauded as she arrives for the Opening Ceremony for the 2012 Paralympics in London.

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II is applauded as she arrives for the Opening Ceremony for the 2012 Paralympics in London.

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British physicist, Professor Stephen Hawking speaks during the Opening Ceremony for the 2012 Paralympics in London.

British physicist, Professor Stephen Hawking speaks during the Opening Ceremony for the 2012 Paralympics in London.

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Performers during the Opening Ceremony for the 2012 Paralympics in London.

Performers during the Opening Ceremony for the 2012 Paralympics in London.

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View of performers during the Opening Ceremony for the 2012 Paralympics in London.

View of performers during the Opening Ceremony for the 2012 Paralympics in London.

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