Photos: Dance, fireworks and a giant puppet on show at World Cup opening ceremony

[caption id=“attachment_2095567” align=“aligncenter” width=“940”] Fireworks during the Opening Ceremony ahead of the ICC 2015 Cricket World Cup at Hagley Park on February 12, 2015 in Christchurch, New Zealand. (Photo by Martin Hunter/Getty Images)[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_2095569” align=“aligncenter” width=“940”] Jhoom Bollywood perform on stage during the Opening Ceremony ahead of the ICC 2015 Cricket World Cup at the Myer Music Bowl on February 12, 2015 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_2095571” align=“aligncenter” width=“940”] Flagbearers during the Opening Ceremony — the ICC 2015 Cricket World Cup kicks off on 14 February with New Zealand playing Sri Lanka in the first match. (Photo by Martin Hunter/Getty Images)[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_2095573” align=“aligncenter” width=“940”] Dance School of Distinction perform during the Opening Ceremony. The World Cup will see 14 teams play a total of 49 matches to determine the champion. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_2095575” align=“aligncenter” width=“940”] A giant puppet of the ICC World Cup logo shown during the opening ceremony. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_2095577” align=“aligncenter” width=“940”] Te Hononga O Nga Iwi perform during the Opening Ceremony. New Zealand and Australia are jointly hosting the tournament. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_2095579” align=“aligncenter” width=“940”] Rangana and Udumbara Dance Troupe perform during the Opening Ceremony in Melbourne — co-hosts Australia play England in the 2nd match of the tournament. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_2095581” align=“aligncenter” width=“940”] Jessica Mauboy (L) and Tina Arena (R) perform during the Opening Ceremony. The final of the tournament is on 29 March. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)[/caption]