The opening ceremony of the fortnight-long Games is expected to begin at 7 p.m. on Sunday and will be a two-hour event.
Around 7,000 men, women and children will take part in the opening ceremony which is divided into 6 sections: Rhythm of India, Swagatam, Tree of Knowledge, Yoga, Great Indian Journey and AR Rahman’s rendition of the CWG anthem “Jiyo Utho Badho Jeeto”.
Singer Hariharan will perform the ‘Swagatam’ song with school children forming the ‘namaste’ on the ground.
Where as, the tree of knowledge segment will showcase India’s ‘guru shishya’ tradition with folk dancers and musicians.
A yoga performance will raise the bar, while the great Indian journey will showcase the spirit of India.
The grand finale will be Oscar winner AR Rahman performing live CWG anthem “Jiyo Utho Badho Jeeto”.
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