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.
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![Fireworks illuminate over the National Stadium during the Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony.](https://img.huffingtonpost.com/asset/60fab267410000447b81bf91.jpeg?ops=scalefit_1280_noupscale)
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![An overview shows a performer walking on a treadmill during the opening ceremony.](https://img.huffingtonpost.com/asset/60fac4ee410000d58081c071.jpeg?ops=scalefit_1280_noupscale)
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![Team Ireland flag bearers Kellie Harrington and Brendan Irvine carry the Irish tricolor.](https://img.huffingtonpost.com/asset/60fab299410000447b81bf92.jpeg?ops=scalefit_1280_noupscale)
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![Team Cameroon enters the arena.](https://img.huffingtonpost.com/asset/60fac5dc280000798d7029dd.jpeg?ops=scalefit_1280_noupscale)
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![Fireworks explode over the arena.](https://img.huffingtonpost.com/asset/60fab3262800006687702920.jpeg?ops=scalefit_1280_noupscale)
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![Performers dance in front of giant golden Olympic Rings.](https://img.huffingtonpost.com/asset/60fab4123b0000de71eccaec.jpeg?ops=scalefit_1280_noupscale)
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![Fireworks light up the night sky.](https://img.huffingtonpost.com/asset/60fac240410000447b81c068.jpeg?ops=scalefit_1280_noupscale)
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![Fireworks flash above the National Stadium.](https://img.huffingtonpost.com/asset/60fac2703b0000d471eccbce.jpeg?ops=scalefit_1280_noupscale)
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![Paper lanterns light up during the show.](https://img.huffingtonpost.com/asset/60fac28f2600006c7b5238e0.jpeg?ops=scalefit_1280_noupscale)
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![Members of Team China enter the stadium.](https://img.huffingtonpost.com/asset/60fac2b8410000cd8081c06d.jpeg?ops=scalefit_1280_noupscale)
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