The opening ceremony of the 33rd SEA Games was broadcast live for free on many different channels and platforms, including VTV Can Tho, VTV2, On Sports, andFPT Play.
Additionally, fans can easily watch the event on YouTube.
Lasting 2 hours and 30 minutes, including a 30-minute interruption, the opening ceremony of the 33rd SEA Games officially ended with the familiar torch-lighting ceremony. The Southeast Asian Games officially began, lasting 11 days. Photo: Anh Thang
Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul has just been inaugurated as Prime Minister of Thailand, replacing Ms. Paetongtarn Shinawatra on September 7. After Mr. Anutin took office, the team organizing the opening and closing ceremonies of the 33rd SEA Games was also changed.
After Mr. Anutin's opening speech, the flag-raising ceremony and the singing of the Thai national anthem were held. In addition, the 33rd SEA Games flag was also raised.
Finally, the athletes' oath.
The Vietnamese sports delegation was the second to last in the parade, just before the host team Thailand. The flag bearers for the Vietnamese delegation were karate fighter Le Minh Thuan and female volleyball player Le Thanh Thuy.
The art performance and light show have ended. Now it's time for the parade of the sports delegations participating in the 33rd SEA Games.
The famous singer "BamBam" Kunpimook Bhuwakul appeared with a fiery performance. The atmosphere in the stands showed how popular "BamBam" is.
In the "We Are One - Connect By The Sea" section, dancers appeared in front of an image of the ocean. Then, many of the dancers jumped into the lake to perform swan dances.
At the same time, two other artists performed impressive aerial performances. Photo: Anh Thang
Due to the late arrival of the King and Queen of Thailand, the opening ceremony of the 33rd SEA Games was interrupted for nearly 20 minutes.
The host country Thailand had an extremely impressive music and lighting performance. Photo: Anh Thang
The opening ceremony began at 7:03 p.m. with an introduction by two MCs. This was followed by a light show to review the history of the SEA Games.
According to the Organizing Committee, the Opening Ceremony is a blend of music and sports, along with images, lights, sounds and multimedia projection technology with many special effects, showing the technological strength of the host country.
The opening ceremony of the 33rd SEA Games was announced to include five major events: a journey back to the origins of the SEA Games, igniting the passion for competition, affirming the cultural diversity of ASEAN, honoring the spirit of sportsmanship, and a greeting of friendship: "We are one." A united Southeast Asia – that is the overarching message Thailand wants to convey through music, art, and spectacular performances.
Members of the Vietnamese sports delegation attending the opening ceremony arrived very early and were extremely friendly with fans and the media.
Security forces were deployed in large numbers at Rajamangala to ensure the opening ceremony took place safely.
The opening ceremony of the 33rd SEA Games was broadcast live for free on many different channels and platforms, including VTV Can Tho, VTV2, On Sports, and FPT Play.
Additionally, fans can easily watch the event on YouTube.
Quite a few fans recognized the Vietnamese national karate team members and asked to take souvenir photos in front of the stadium.
Initially, the Organizing Committee chose Sanam Luang in Phra Nakhon district, the historical center of Bangkok and right next to the Grand Palace as the venue for the opening ceremony, while the Rajamangala National Stadium would host the closing ceremony. The then Minister of Tourism and Sports, Head of the 33rd SEA Games Organizing Committee, Mr. Surawong Thienthong, promised a spectacular, solemn and memorable opening ceremony.
Much has changed since then. Just over a month before the 33rd SEA Games, the venue for the Opening Ceremony was moved to the Rajamangala National Stadium for security reasons as tensions between Thailand and Cambodia increased. In addition, after the passing of Queen Sirikit of Thailand at the age of 93, the Organizing Committee planned to hold a solemn but simple Opening Ceremony.
However, in the first SEA Games hosted by Thailand after 18 years, the host country wants to impress friends in the region as well as internationally, and at the same time consider this as a driving force for economic and tourism development. Therefore, on December 7, Mr. Atthakorn Sirilatthakorn, who replaced Mr. Surawong as Minister of Tourism and Sports, announced that the Opening Ceremony of the 33rd SEA Games will ensure all elements, from grandeur, artistry as well as international standards.
According to Minister Atthakorn, despite facing many obstacles, from the historic floods in southern Thailand to the conflict with Cambodia that disrupted the plan, as well as budget constraints, the 33rd SEA Games Opening Ceremony, which is expected to bring in 15 billion baht, will certainly not disappoint anyone. The program will make everyone fascinated by the multidimensionality of art, culture and beauty of Thailand.
The highlight of the ceremony is the emphasis on new standards, exploiting the potential of Thai people, especially the young generation, who are both modern and have the charm of Thailand. The 33rd SEA Games with the main theme "Unity of the whole region" or "We are one" will include five grand, large-scale performances, combining art, culture with modern performance technology, creating extreme excitement.
Source: https://tienphong.vn/sea-games-33-chinh-thuc-bat-dau-post1803174.tpo
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