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Date | 28 July 2022 |
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Time | 20:00 – 22:32 BST |
Location | Birmingham, England |
Coordinates | 52°31′49″N 1°54′20″W / 52.53033°N 1.90561°W |
Filmed by | Sunset+Vine |
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2022 Commonwealth Games |
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The opening ceremony for the 2022 Commonwealth Games took place on the evening of Thursday 28 July in the Alexander Stadium, Birmingham. As mandated by the Commonwealth Games Charter, the proceedings of the ceremony combined the formal opening of the sporting event (including hoisting of the flags, parade of the athletes and welcome speeches) with an artistic performance to showcase the host nation's culture. The 2022 Games were formally opened by Charles, Prince of Wales.[1]