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 the 32nd SEA Games 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 the 32nd SEA Games officially began with a brilliant fireworks display in the sky of the 60,000-seat Morodok Techo stadium. |
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| As usual, 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 Angkor Dynasty image 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 images of modern Cambodia as a beautiful, hospitable and constantly developing country. |
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| The artistic parts of the 32nd SEA Games opening ceremony 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. |
