Impressive international media with the opening ceremony of SEA Games 31

The opening ceremony of the 31st SEA Games was held at My Dinh National Stadium on the evening of May 12. Vietnam’s cultural identity, along with the noble sports spirit and Southeast Asian solidarity are symbols throughout the opening ceremony of the 31st SEA Games, which took place briefly in more than 1 hour.

Through international television waves produced and broadcast by Vietnam Television Station, this special event created a good impression with friends and international media.

The homepage of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has an article: “The opening ceremony lit up Hanoi in the jubilant day of Southeast Asia when the SEA Games officially started”. The IOC’s article reads: “The opening ceremony of the 31st SEA Games was colorful, with lively performances and the slogan For a stronger Southeast Asia. The highlight is the beautiful lotus dance, symbolizing inspiration, aspiration and strength, and 11 folk paintings accompanying the dance.

Singapore’s Straits Times newspaper expressed its impression: “The SEA Games returns to Vietnam after nearly 20 years with a dazzling light show combined with spectacular fireworks in the presence of more than 20,000 spectators on My Dinh Stadium. “.

The author of the article, journalist Abdul Aziz highly appreciated the organizing efforts of the host country Vietnam: “This is the first SEA Games after the COVID-19 pandemic. Vietnam and many countries of the Association of Nations. Other Southeast Asia (ASEAN) takes confident steps towards returning to the new normal.”

AFP news agency reported: “The host country Vietnam created a special performance with light, choreography and music at the opening ceremony of the 31st SEA Games, overcoming unfavorable weather to make a great meal. real party”.

Singapore’s ANC channel also expressed its impression that the opening ceremony of the 31st SEA Games had blown up the spirit of the Games, even though it was raining heavily in Hanoi just a few hours before the start of the event.

“The sky is cloudy but the atmosphere is hot when the 31st SEA Games officially opens in Hanoi” – ANC headlined. The article reads: “A rainy afternoon and a gloomy evening can’t be discouraged when the 31st SEA Games officially opens in Hanoi, Vietnam on Thursday (May 12).

The atmosphere began to be bustling outside My Dinh National Stadium from 2 hours before the ceremony. Undeterred by the adverse weather, fans took selfies and posed for photos amid the majestic scenery of giant hot air balloons with the flags of the 11 participating countries.

The Jakarta Post of Indonesia headlined: “The opening ceremony of the 31st SEA Games shows Vietnamese identity”. Thailand’s Sanook newspaper has the title: “Short and impressive! Opening atmosphere of SEA Games in Vietnam”. The Star newspaper of Malaysia wrote: “The opening ceremony of the 31st SEA Games has emphasized the solidarity of Southeast Asian countries and the way to develop together over the years”.

Singapore’s The Strait Times shares the efforts of Vietnam and Southeast Asia to overcome difficulties when this is the first SEA Games to take place after the Covid-19 pandemic broke out.

The Strait Times quoted Singapore’s Pencak Silat Sheik Farhan: “The past two years have been really challenging for all of us. It’s hard to believe we’re here with the SEA Games. I’m very touched and proud to see can walk on My Dinh stadium with teammates”.

SEA Games 31 has officially started. With the desire to serve domestic and foreign audiences, the Sports Program Production Department, Vietnam Television Station will continue to work closely with units to produce and broadcast, providing key information. accuracy and the highest quality images to the television audience in the coming days of the Congress.

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