The opening ceremony of the 32nd SEA Games was attended by Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen, Vice President of the International Olympic Committee and several leaders of ASEAN countries. On the Vietnamese side, the opening ceremony was attended by Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang and Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Van Hung.
The opening performance for the opening ceremony had the theme of the origin of the Khmer people with the participation of hundreds of artists and actors, along with lighting effects creating a shimmering, magical effect.
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The opening ceremony of SEA Games 32 consists of 3 chapters, with chapter 1 being "The Glory of Angkor", chapter 2 being "The Smile of the Khmer People" and the final chapter being "The Future of the Khmer People". |
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After the countdown, the opening ceremony of SEA Games 32 officially began with a brilliant fireworks display in the sky of Morodok Techo Stadium with a capacity of 60,000 seats. |
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| Traditionally, the opening ceremony performance introduces the traditional and modern cultural beauty of Cambodia to international friends. |
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| The entire festival part of the opening ceremony brings to the audience the story of Cambodia throughout its history from ancient to modern times. |
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The famous image of the Angkor dynasty in Cambodian history is brilliantly recreated at Morodok Techo Stadium. |
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| Traditional Khmer/Cambodian dances appeared several times during the opening ceremony. |
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| The next part of the show brings to life images of modern Cambodia as a beautiful, hospitable and ever-evolving country. |
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| The artistic parts of the opening ceremony of the 32nd SEA Games were colorful with the support of light show technology and fireworks. |
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| Overall, the presentation of the host country's traditional culture was no less special than the opening ceremonies of the ASIAD or Olympics. |
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| The performances are colorful, constantly changing and never boring. |
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After the art program, there was a parade of the 32nd SEA Games sports delegations. |
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The Vietnamese sports delegation attending the 32nd SEA Games has 1,003 members, including 702 athletes and 189 coaches, competing in 30/36 sports with 447/583 events, striving to be in the top 3 of the Games. |
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The shimmering, magical light honored the Vietnamese flag as the Vietnamese Sports Delegation was introduced and paraded across the stage. |
