Water, Earth, Wind And Fire - Showsegment Part One - Opening Ceremony Asian Games 2018

Opening Ceremony of Asian Games 2018 - Jakarta/Palembang - Indonesia on 18.8.2018

Location: Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Central Jakarta

Motto: Energy Of Asia
Show Theme (divided into two main creative segments plus Opening performance):
1. Water, Earth, Wind & Fire
2. Energy Of Asia

MAIN CREDITS:
Show Development and Realization: Five Currents, Los Angeles - California USA

Producer: Indonesia Asian Games Organizing Committee (Inasgoc)
Erick Thohir, President

Executive Producers: Scott Givens (CEO Five Currents) and Libby Hyland

Creative Director: Wishnutama Kusubandio (CEO NET Television)

Set Design: Josh Zangan

Lighting Design: Yves Auccoin and Eric Belanger - Realized by PRG Alliance (PRG & Enegy9 Perkasa / Robe / Madrix Controls)

Audio: Norwest Productions / PA People, Australia

Stage Director: Michael Pena

Music: Written and directed by Addie MS (Twilight Orchestra) and Ronald Steven - official Energy Of Asia music album produced by Abdee Negara (Slank) - Live Performances by renowned Indonesian artists, including Raisa, Anggun, Rossa and Tulus.

Choreography: Denny Malik and Eko Supriyanto

Costume Design: Rinaldy Yunardi and Dynand Fariz

TV/Media Coverage: Swiss International Games and Broadcast Services (IGBS) – 37 Live Production Units as well as 17 ENG Crews.

Opening Ceremony Cost: approx. $ 57.5 Million

Main stage: 26 m high by 120 m long by 30 m wide – weighing 600 tons – designed as a typical Indonesian mountain landscape dominated by imposing rolling green hills and streams in the front - topped by a smoldering volcano and a large waterfall in the center of this extravagant set, all blanketed by a lush foliage of indigenous Indonesian trees, plants and flowers – all beautifully depicting the natural beauty of Indonesia. (Note: The entire set surface was fully projection mapped)

Show Segments:
The first creative segment, depicting the four elements of Water, Earth, Wind and Fire; showcased visually stunning performances by thousands of dancers and numerous highly regarded solo artists from Sumatra, Java, Kalimantan, Sulawesi, Papua and Bali in (mostly) traditional costumes, illustrating the rich history, unique traditions and the diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds of the Indonesian archipelago.

The second creative segment called Energy Of Asia, opened with Anggun, the Indonesian born Superstar and culminated with performances by young dancers and local vocal performers, representing the future generation helping to build a new and successful Indonesia – a Beacon of Hope for a modern and vibrant country.