Cricket World Cup 2011 Gala opening

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Bangladesh on 17 February evening created a new history with an electrifying opening ceremony of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 at the magnificent Bangaban-dhu National Stadium as the frenzy around the world cup reaches fever pitch.
The gala ceremony manifested aestheticism of host Bangladesh's traditional heritage and culture along with traditional culture of co-hosts India and Sri Lanka.
The 135-minute opening ceremony of the mega sports event started at 6:15 pm.
Cerebrated Canadian rock star Bryan Adams and India's star singer Sonu Nigam rendered songs alongside renowned Bangladeshi singers Sabina Yasmin, Runa Laila and Momtaz to the ecstasy of millions of people around the cricket-loving world.
Bangladeshi pop stars including Arnob, Mila and Balam gave a kick-start to the colourful opening ceremony with a 45-minute pre-show that featured a song penned specifically for the occasion. The theme song of the ceremony - Dey Ghumake - was presented in Bangla, Hindi and Sri Lankan language by Shankar-Ehsan-Loy.
The multi-colour opening ceremony featured a wide variety of innovative offerings ranging from laser and holographic shows, LED kites and massive coordinated fireworks.
The captains of all the 14 participating teams entered the stadium on specially made rickshaws (pedaled three-wheelers), a ubiquitous symbol of Bangladesh life.
The Bangladeshi segment at the opening ceremony touched on all aspects of the country's culture, heritage and history including the Language Movement of 1952, the Liberation War in 1971 and the historic 7th March speech of Bangabandhu.