Sun Wukong appears, the giant lights a fire altar.

The 19th Asian Games (ASIAD 19) opened on the evening of September 23rd at the Hangzhou Olympic Stadium (Zhejiang Province, China). The organizers created a high-class, two-hour performance with a highlight being the spectacular light projection technology.

The opening ceremony of ASIAD 19 began at 7 PM. However, even before that, spectators at the Olympic Stadium witnessed impressive performances showcasing the rich traditions of host country China. Famous figures from Chinese culture were recreated on the stage of the opening ceremony.

The opening ceremony of ASIAD 19 was rich in traditional cultural elements of host country China. (Photo: Nam Trung)

Spectators present at the stadium were able to fully enjoy the artistic performances before the opening ceremony.

Following the playing of the host country China's national anthem and the introduction of the Games' mascot, the participating sports delegations of ASIAD 19 marched into the stadium in turn. The Vietnamese delegation was ranked 43rd (out of a total of 45 delegations) in the parade.

Nguyen Huy Hoang (swimming) and Nguyen Thi Huong (shooting) were the two athletes who led the procession carrying the national flag. The Vietnamese sports delegation has 337 athletes competing at the 19th Asian Games with the goal of winning 2-5 gold medals and having many athletes qualify for the Olympics.

Nguyen Huy Hoang and Nguyen Thi Huong lead the Vietnamese sports delegation in carrying the national flag during the parade. (Photo: Duc Thien)

The Vietnamese sports delegation aims to win 2-5 gold medals. (Photo: Duc Thien)

Chinese President Xi Jinping declared the 19th Asian Games open at 8:15 PM. This was followed by a spectacular artistic performance, showcasing the rich traditional culture of the host country. The use of advanced lighting technology created visually stunning images for the audience.

In particular, the most impressive highlight of the opening ceremony was the innovative way the Olympic flame was lit. Simultaneously with the torch being passed from hand to hand by athletes and former athletes representing China, a virtual flame was also projected onto the Hangzhou Olympic Stadium using projection technology.

The moment athlete Wang Shun – Olympic champion and record holder – lit the symbolic flame marked the official start of the 19th Asian Games. The Games concluded on October 8th.

The spectacular torch-lighting ceremony was performed with the aid of projection technology.

The Monkey King, Sun Wukong, appears on stage. (Photo: Duc Thien)

Lighting technology created a magical sky in the stadium, recreating the legend of Nuwa mending the sky and Jingwei filling the sea.

A young woman strolls through the old town of Hangzhou. (Photo: Getty Images)

The Hangzhou Grand Canal Lantern Festival is recreated using virtual reality technology.

The dances, set to the music of the zither, were performed by hundreds of artists.

Spectators at the Hangzhou Olympic Stadium witnessed world-class performances.

Minh Anh

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