When will the Incheon Asian Games open?

20 14 Incheon Asian Games will hold a grand opening ceremony on September 19. According to the procedures announced by the Asian Games Organizing Committee, the opening ceremony will start at September 19 17: 00, announced at 20: 2 1, and the main torch will be lit at 20: 33 Beijing time.

Detailed process (Beijing time)

17:00~ 18: 18

Opening performance: guests and celebrities enter the venue, and Korean singers and bands such as EXO perform enthusiastically.

18: 18~ 18:20

Countdown to the opening ceremony

18:20~ 18:3 1

Play the welcome video of Incheon Mayor and introduce the distinguished guests.

18:3 1~ 18:44

The first part of the performance: Yin Gao, a famous North Korean poet, recited the poem Song of Asia, while Sumi Jo, a famous soprano, and Incheon Citizen Choir (9 19 people) sang the theme Song Song in Asia (written by Yin Gao) and Arirang, a famous North Korean song.

18:44~ 19:25

The second part: The famous Korean actors Zhang Dongjian and Kim Soo Hyun took the stage, and the court musician An Shushan took the stage to perform.

19:25~20:33

Announced Opening: All delegations entered the venue (in Korean alphabetical order), and the President of OCA delivered a speech, announcing the opening of Incheon Asian Games at 20:2 1~20:22 (fireworks were set off for about 10 seconds), and representatives of athletes and referees took the oath.

20:33~20:44

Light the main torch of the Asian Games

20:44~2 1:00

Celebration performance: including fireworks, JYJ and Uncle Bird performing on stage.