2018 Commonwealth Games opening ceremony on the Gold Coast. The "Gold Coast Bulletin" called the opening ceremony as "dazzling" and "welcomed the world to its biggest ever party". "The West Australian" said that the "Spirits gone high" in the Gold Coast after the opening ceremony. The SBS called the ceremony as "dazzling" and the ABC said that the opening ceremony had "signaled great start for the 2018 Commonwealth Games". Foreign reaction was overwhelmingly positive. The BBC said the 2018 Commonwealth Games started with a "colorful" and "spectacular" opening ceremony. The "Dailymail" said the opening ceremony "kicked off in spectacular style". The "London Evening Standard" said
2018 Commonwealth Games opening ceremony the games began with a "spectacular opening ceremony paying tribute to region's Aboriginal history." "The Daily Telegraph" reported "Gold Coast Commonwealth Games began with every symbol of Australiana". The "Firstpost" said "Opening ceremony of Commonwealth Games 2018 celebrates indigenous culture, beaches and diversity". "The Times of India" provided live updates of the ceremony in their official website and at the end commented "What a spectacular welcome Gold Coast has given to the participating teams!". "The Hindu" said "...the opening ceremony of the XXI Commonwealth Games on Wednesday night was painted with colour and gaiety...". They also commented "The pageant showcased