The 2010 Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony kicked off in Vancouver Friday night in a display that included musical performances from native Canadians including Bryan Adams, Nelly Furtado, Sarah McLachlan and k.d. lang.

Pop singer k.d. lang, who was born in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada performed a version of Leonard Cohen's 'Hallelujah' while symbols of Canadian pride flashed on projection screens.

After the traditional parade of nations, Bryan Adams and Nelly Furtado performed a song written as a tribute to the Vancouver Olympic athletes. The song, called 'Bang the Drum' was co-written by Adams and performed as Aboriginal dancers from the cultural portion of the Opening Ceremony surrounded the stage.

Native Canadian crooner Sarah McLachlan participated in the Vancouver Olympics on Thursday when she carried the Olympic torch for one leg on its journey to tonight's Opening Ceremony. McLachlan's latest single, 'One Dream' will reportedly also be used as part of the 2010 Olympic Games.

More than 60,000 people attended the 2010 Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony live at BC Place Stadium

Check out photos from the Opening Ceremony of the Vancouver Winter Olympics below

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