Sunday, March 11, 2007

WC 2007 - Opening Ceremony

West Indies legendary all-rounder Sir Garfield Sobers will officially open the World Cup 2007 on Sunday at the culmination of a two-hour, 45-minute ceremony.

The ceremony, which is being held at the Trelawny Multi-Purpose Stadium, comes two days before the first match of the seven-week event takes place. That will see hosts West Indies facing Pakistan at Sabina Park on Tuesday.

The ceremony, which has been called 'West Indian Energy', will feature reggae star Jimmy Cliff as well as a cast and crew of around 2,000 singers, dancers and performers.