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    Pyeongchang Olympics open with a show of fire, ice and unity, with calls for harmony during the Winter Games

    by Helene Elliott, Los Angeles Times Feb 09, 2018 3 minutes

    PYEONGCHANG, South Korea - The Pyeongchang Winter Olympics, the first Games held in South Korea in 30 years, officially opened on Friday with fireworks, song and symbolism featured amid celebrations of light, peace, and harmony.

    With nods to the country's landmarks and ancient culture as well as its potential to lead the world in future technological innovations, the opening ceremony at Olympic Stadium featured athletes from 91 countries, including a delegation

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