Comm Games Opening Ceremony: In Pictures

A stunning fireworks display lights up the sky.

Indigenous rapper Mau Power gets the crowd rocking.

Pop icon Christine Anu busts out her most famous tune.

Indigenous dancers dazzle the crowd.

PM Malcolm Turnbull was among the dignitaries attending the spectacle.

Spectators are treated to a traditional Indigenous smoke ceremony.

What would a Gold Coast Games be without a beach theme?

Prince Charles and Camilla gave the Opening Ceremony a royal touch.

Mark Knowles flies the Australian flag proudly.

The biggest cheer was reserved for hosts Australia.

Games heavyweights England enter the stadium.

The stadium gets set to welcome athletes from Scotland.

An aerial view of the powerful team from Canada.