The opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou was a big display of Chinese culture and innovation（创新）.
On September 23rd , Chinese President Xi Jinping attended and declared（宣布） the opening of the games. This was a big day for the whole of Asia. More than 12. 000 athletes from 45 countries and regions came to Hangzhou to compete.
The ceremony was a feast（盛宴） for the senses with surprising visuals （视觉）, innovative performances, and a moving tribute （致敬）to the history and culture of Asia. Congcong, Lianlian and Chenchen are the three mascots.
The ceremony was themed "Memories of Jiangnan" using the element（元素） of water to show the region's natural beauty and cultural charm(魅力). The ceremony included elements of Liangzhu culture and the Qiantang River tides, it also reflected China's long history and culture. The opening ceremony also broke new technology, using digital humans for the first time to integrate（融入） the concept（概念） of " Digital China " Into the ceremony.
