Memorable moments from the flag-raising ceremony at the 33rd SEA Games.

The flag-raising ceremony at the 33rd SEA Games lasted only about an hour, but it still left many memorable impressions.

Head of the Vietnamese Sports Delegation Nguyen Hong Minh (center) presents gifts to the organizing committee - Photo: NK

On the afternoon of December 8th, the flag-raising ceremony for the 33rd SEA Games took place in front of the Hua Mark Arena (Bangkok), in preparation for an exciting competition.

The ceremonial team performs the flag-raising ceremony.

Eleven countries observe a minute of silence in memory of Queen Mother Sirikit - Photo: NK

Despite tensions at the border with Thailand, the Cambodian delegation still participated in the 33rd SEA Games.

A representative of the organizing committee delivered a welcoming speech to the 11 participating countries at the SEA Games 33 flag-raising ceremony.

The orchestra plays the national anthem of each country when the flag is raised.

Media representatives cover the flag-raising ceremony.

The Philippine delegation sang the national anthem as the flag was raised.

The Vietnamese sports delegation sang the national anthem while raising the national flag.

The Vietnamese flag flies high at the flag-raising ceremony.

The sports delegations posed for a commemorative photo at the end of the flag-raising ceremony.

Host nation Thailand performed Muay Thai at the end of the flag-raising ceremony.

 

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