The opening ceremony of SEA Games 33 begins

The opening ceremony of the 33rd SEA Games has begun, thousands of fans at Rajamangala Stadium are eagerly waiting for a colorful opening program and a message of unity in ASEAN.

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

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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.

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

The stage is ready for the opening ceremony of the 33rd SEA Games - 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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