Asian Games kick off in China

The flame is lit to signify the official beginning of the 16th Asian Games during the opening ceremony in Guangzhou, China, on Friday, November 12, 2010. The ceremony kicked off with a boy floating down from the sky on a leaf-like carriage.

Artists perform during the opening ceremony for the 16th Asian Games in Guangzhou, China, on Friday, November 12, 2010.

Athletes from the host nation China march into the opening ceremony for the 16th Asian Games in Guangzhou, China, on Friday, November 12, 2010.

Performers are suspended in the air during the opening ceremony for the 16th Asian Games in Guangzhou, China, on Friday, November 12, 2010.

The Iranian team marches into the opening ceremony for the 16th Asian Games in Guangzhou, China, on Friday, November 12, 2010.

The Japanese team march into the opening ceremony for the 16th Asian Games in Guangzhou, China, on Friday, November 12, 2010.

A jet ski races across the stage during the opening ceremony for the 16th Asian Games in Guangzhou, China, on Friday, November 12, 2010.

The flame is lit to signify the official beginning of the 16th Asian Games during the opening ceremony in Guangzhou, China, on Friday, November 12, 2010.

Performers are suspended in the air during the opening ceremony for the 16th Asian Games in Guangzhou, China, on Friday, November 12, 2010.

Chinese soldiers carry their national flag to the flag raising ceremony during the opening of the 16th Asian Games in Guangzhou, China, on Friday, November 12, 2010.