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Paralympic Opening Ceremony in pictures

The opening ceremony of Beijing Paralympics was held in the National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest, in north Beijing on Saturday. During the Sept. 6-17 Games, a record 4,000-plus athletes from 147 countries and regions will compete in 472 events of 20 sports. [Video] [Facts and figures] [Theme song]

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