The opening ceremony delivers a captivating glimpse of the host city's unique winter charm, highlighting its landmarks, local cultural elements and rich winter sports tradition. PHOTO BY WEI XIAOHAO/CHINA DAILY, XINHUA AND REUTERS
In a stunning finale, a cauldron in the shape of a blooming lilac flower at the heart of Harbin Ice and Snow World is ignited by 2014 Sochi Winter Olympic speed skating champion Zhang Hong. PHOTO BY WEI XIAOHAO/CHINA DAILY, XINHUA AND REUTERS
The opening ceremony delivers a captivating glimpse of the host city's unique winter charm, highlighting its landmarks, local cultural elements and rich winter sports tradition. PHOTO BY WEI XIAOHAO/CHINA DAILY, XINHUA AND REUTERS
A gala performance themed "Dream of Winter, Love among Asia", presenting a blend of Chinese culture, local flavor, as well as distinctive costumes, dances and music from all over Asia, is met with cheers from the more than 8,000 spectators at the Harbin International Conference, Exhibition and Sports Center. XINHUA
A gala performance themed "Dream of Winter, Love among Asia", presenting a blend of Chinese culture, local flavor, as well as distinctive costumes, dances and music from all over Asia, is met with cheers from the more than 8,000 spectators at the Harbin International Conference, Exhibition and Sports Center. XINHUA
A gala performance themed "Dream of Winter, Love among Asia", presenting a blend of Chinese culture, local flavor, as well as distinctive costumes, dances and music from all over Asia, is met with cheers from the more than 8,000 spectators at the Harbin International Conference, Exhibition and Sports Center. XINHUA
A gala performance themed "Dream of Winter, Love among Asia", presenting a blend of Chinese culture, local flavor, as well as distinctive costumes, dances and music from all over Asia, is met with cheers from the more than 8,000 spectators at the Harbin International Conference, Exhibition and Sports Center. XINHUA
A gala performance themed "Dream of Winter, Love among Asia", presenting a blend of Chinese culture, local flavor, as well as distinctive costumes, dances and music from all over Asia, is met with cheers from the more than 8,000 spectators at the Harbin International Conference, Exhibition and Sports Center. XINHUA
