The multi-billion-dollar 2010 World Expo has officially opened in Shanghai, China's commercial capital, soccer jerseys in what the country hopes will highlight its rising global influence.
More than 180 countries and 57 international organisations are expected to showcase their culture in the six-month long event themed around sustainable development.
Many are doing in so in pavilions with radical architecture.
Friday's opening ceremony was held amid tight security, featured a song by Hong Kong movie star Jackie Chan, Austrian waltz music, a performance by pianist Lang Lang and a rendition of Puccini's Nessun Dorma by Italian pop tenor Andrea Bocelli.
A barrage of fireworks along the Huangpu River and a light show followed.
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