SEA Games 33 opening ceremony:

The opening ceremony of the 33rd SEA Games was temporarily interrupted after the performance of singer Violette Wautier due to the failure of many officials to appear.

The opening ceremony of SEA Games 33 begins - Photo: NAM TRAN

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At 8:20 p.m., the program continued with "We are one" demonstrating ASEAN solidarity . This was followed by a reenactment of sports .

At 8:05 PM, the King and Queen of Thailand, members of the Thai Royal Family, and the Organizing Committee observed a minute of silence in memory of Queen Mother Sirikit before the SEA Games 33 opening ceremony continued with the next part.

The King and Queen of Thailand observed a minute of silence for Queen Mother Sirikit before the opening ceremony of the 33rd SEA Games continued - Photo: NAM TRAN

At 7:50 PM , the King of Thailand, Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua, and the Queen arrived at the stadium to attend the opening ceremony of the 33rd SEA Games.

At 7:40 p.m. , the opening ceremony of SEA Games 33 was interrupted for quite a while because many officials had not yet arrived at the stadium.

Photo: NAM TRAN

Photo: NAM TRAN

Photo: NAM TRAN

At 7:05 p.m., the opening was a musical performance by famous Thai singer Violette Wautier (32 years old) , who created a quite lively atmosphere.

Singer Violette Wautier with the opening performance of the opening ceremony - Photo: NAM TRAN

Photo: NAM TRAN

At 6:37 PM, a large crowd of fans had arrived at Rajamangala Stadium to watch the opening ceremony. The opening ceremony, themed "We Are One," emphasized the unity of ASEAN.

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Fans take advantage of the time to take selfies while waiting for the opening ceremony - Photo: NAM TRAN

Although it was not yet the opening time, a large number of spectators were present at Rajamangala Stadium - Photo: NAM TRAN

The number 50 is the number of sports that will be contested at the 33rd SEA Games - Photo: NAM TRAN

The stage is ready for the opening ceremony of SEA Games 33 - Photo: NAM TRAN

The word "One" is used to convey three meanings: unity, being number 1 in victory, and a new beginning.

The SEA Games are returning to Thailand, where this regional sporting event originated 66 years ago, in 1959, under the name SEAP Games. Therefore, this edition is considered a moment of "returning to our roots" and paving the way for a new chapter in the history of the SEA Games.

The opening ceremony will include five performances, each with its own unique highlight. The program will begin spectacularly, taking the audience back in time to the origins of the SEA Games and igniting a passion for the sport.

A key cultural highlight will showcase the rich diversity of the region and how it blends together into one. Another segment will focus on the strength and fighting spirit of the athletes, expressed through powerful choreography combined with modern performance technology.

Another notable highlight of the 33rd SEA Games opening ceremony is to celebrate friendship and “common victory” across Southeast Asia. The aim is to give viewers a deep sense of pride in Thai talent, creativity, technology, performance, music and sports.

Audiences can also experience an immersive multimedia visuals, lighting, sound, and special effects on a large scale, along with the friendship and solidarity among the 11 participating nations.

One of the most anticipated moments of the opening ceremony was the performance by Thai K-pop star BamBam Kunpimook, who had prepared a special show exclusively for the event.

Alongside them are many other world- famous Thai artists, from beauty queens to famous singers and musicians such as Jeff Satur, Suchata “Opal” Chuangsri, Proxie, LYKN, BNK48 and Butterbear. All of them are expected to create performances that will inspire the audience.

The highlight of the opening ceremony is the lighting of the SEA Games torch in a new form, which is expected to become one of the typical images of the 33rd SEA Games.

The 33rd SEA Games took place from December 9th to 20th in Thailand. The Vietnamese sports delegation consisted of 1,165 members, including 842 athletes, 189 coaches, and 19 experts, competing in 47 out of 66 sports, with 443 out of a total of 573 events.

The head of the Vietnamese sports delegation is Mr. Nguyen Hong Minh - Deputy Director of the Department of Physical Training and Sports.

The Vietnamese sports delegation aims to win between 91 and 110 gold medals at the 33rd SEA Games, ranking in the top 3 of the overall medal standings.

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