Pre-show warm up performances, programs including interactive dance, cheer gymnastics, Asian Game songs performance. This part will last about 50 minutes.
20:00: Opening ceremony countdown, the entry of People’s Republic of China national flag carried in a procession and followed by flag-hoisting ceremony.
20:06, Opening ceremony starts with artistic program “set sail” . Programs are arranged as Overture, Chapter I “the Land Water” and “the Ship of Ocean”, Chapter II “the Sail on Clouds ,” and Chapter III “An Invitation from Flower City”. Around 20:52, there will be a special program – “Green one minute,” City Behavior Art, a green program participated and completed together with the live performers, audience, city lighting, and Guangzhou citizens. The performances will last about 1 hour.
21:15: Ceremonial program begins with athletes entering the stadium, followed by the entry of OCA flag. Meanwhile, the theme song will be performed (HJ should be attending this program). Afterward, the flame will be carried into the areana, and light the torch tower. The opening ceremony will end in around 23:00. The total length is estimated about 1 hour and 45 minutes
