Catch up on the top moments from the 10th Annual Opening Ceremony at London’s iconic hall!
A special appearance from One Young World Counsellor, The Duchess of Sussex
One Young World was delighted to welcome Meghan Markle, HRH The Duchess of Sussex, back to the 2019 Summit.
MC Warwick Davis
British Actor, Warwick Davis, MC'ed the Opening Ceremony.
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North Korean & South Korean Delegates: A Symbol of Peace
The delegate flagbearers from North and South Korea hold hands during the iconic flagbearer ceremony in a touching moment promoting peace.
A beautiful moment here at #OYW2019: Delegates from North Korea and South Korea embrace. #peace pic.twitter.com/uPPTmUebe0
— One Young World (@OneYoungWorld) October 22, 2019
Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, declares London 'open'
The Mayor of London declared London 'open' as he welcomed delegates to the international city.
.@SadiqKhan @MayorofLondon welcomes #OYW2019 delegates with the spirit of #LondonIsOpen:
— One Young World (@OneYoungWorld) October 22, 2019
"London is the most diverse city in the world"
"You are always welcome in London" pic.twitter.com/yD78OM7ltB
“You will always be welcome in London”
Incredible performances from Guilford School of Acting, National Centre for Circus Arts and The Brit School
More than 200 performers from a range of backgrounds opened One Young World London 2019 to the soundtrack of “London’s Calling” by The Clash, choreographed by Nikki Trow.
Leading UK sustainable fashion designer Patrick McDowell dressed all performers in 100% sustainable costumes using only reclaimed fabrics and organic materials.
Jay Sean welcomed back to #OYW2019 for the second year running
One Young World Counsellor, Fernando Montano, dances for the oceans
#FernandoMontano @RoyalBalletSch performs an absolutely magical ballet for us. #OYW2019 pic.twitter.com/eBx5fWtIOo
— One Young World (@OneYoungWorld) October 22, 2019
Delegates ended the night at the spectacular Natural History Museum