Closing Ceremony of 31st SEA Games: A warm goodbye with Vietnamese identity

Opening from May 12, the 31st SEA Games took place in Hanoi and 11 neighboring provinces and cities. More than 10,000 people, including athletes, coaches, referees, supervisors… participated in 40 competitions, 523 events, with the enthusiastic cheers of the largest audience in the history of the Eastern Games. South Asia.

On the evening of May 23, the closing ceremony of the 31st SEA Games took place at the Indoor Athletics Palace (Hanoi). Includes 3 major chapters: My Hanoi, your love, Convergence and Shine, The show gives the audience the impression of a Vietnam full of cultural traditions, but equally young, dynamic and modern.

A bunch of songs about Hanoi: Hanoi at night turns windy, Nong Nan Hanoi, Corner of Hanoi, October Hanoi, Hanoi faith love hope presented by the artists Dong Hung – Khanh Linh – Bao Tram – Pham Anh Duy, opening the program, with the real scene of life in the Capital through the choreography of artist Duong Dinh Hai and the music composition of the music. Doctor Huy Tuan.

The performance paints a picture of Hanoi full of peace, with the timeless elegance of the Trang An people, warmth, kindness and hospitality. As the heart of the country, the venue for the opening and closing ceremonies as well as 25/40 sports of the 31st SEA Games, the image of Hanoi opening the program as a way of welcoming sports delegations in the region to return. back and say goodbye.

At the closing speech of the 31st SEA Games, Mr. Nguyen Van Hung – Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism affirmed: “During the time of SEA Games 31, we have witnessed together the image of a controlled Vietnam. Effective prevention and control of the Covid-19 epidemic, a friendly Vietnam with stands that stir up the audience, volunteers who sing bass backing songs so that high-achievement sports songs are soaring; of objective management , the fairness of the referees; of the clasped hands, the shining smiles of the athletes and their families for each other, shortened the distance of the ranking because all were winners; to Tears filled with happiness of athletes when stepping on the podium to bring glory to the country.

The success of the 31st SEA Games is not only reflected in the efforts and efforts of the host country Vietnam, the enthusiastic support of countries in the region, the medals, the newly established records. but also a song about honesty and magnanimity, a testament to a good future development of regional sports, which is gradually approaching the level of the continent and the world”.

Part Converging with the highlight is the welcome art show of Cambodia, which will be crowned the 32nd SEA Games, with Apsara dance – a symbol of the culture, soul and identity of the Khmer people. The white wreaths worn by the dancers representing the SEA Games member countries are a symbol of joining hands for peace and development. The stage recreates the image of the beautiful country in Southeast Asia with the Angkor temple complex, as well as many religious buildings and landscapes across the country.

Immediately after that was the farewell of the host country of the 31st SEA Games – Vietnam with a series of Quan ho songs “Grave you” – World Intangible Heritage recognized by UNESCO. 100 artists performing tunes Invite Betel, Say Goodbye, and Oh, people do about, once again affirming a friendly and rich Vietnam.

Chapter 3 was built as a music, circus and sports Gala with the participation of leading young singers. Opening with the performance of LED DANCE 218 (Asia’s Got Talent finalist), combining technology with dance and shaping, the rhythm of the dance is a continuation from tradition to modernity. , with the ending with the presence of flags of 11 countries participating in SEA Games 31.

The series of medleys includes works: Vietnam’s miracles, Vietnam’s thousand dreams, beautiful Vietnam, Vietnam’s journeys, Vietnamese hearts, Vietnam in harmony with the five continents performed by artists Van Mai Huong – Uyen Linh – Duong Hoang Yen – Ha Nhi with the presence of hundreds of athletes from Dance Sports, gymnastics and modern dance groups creating a vibrant atmosphere in terms of physical spirit. Sports connect the world, overcome the challenges of life.

If Mapping, XR and AR technologies contributed greatly to the opening ceremony, at the closing ceremony, the space was decorated warm, close and friendly. Layout in the shape of a V, representing the symbol of Vietnam, Victory (Victory) and the arm embracing the entire community of people in Southeast Asia are two LED screens extending from the sides.

The closing ceremony of the 31st SEA Games has left many impressions on the audience, once again affirming Vietnam’s cultural identity and aspiration “For a stronger Southeast Asia”, prosperity and development. After many efforts of the host country and countries in the region, the Southeast Asian Games have successfully ended, once again painting a picture of post-pandemic revival and development.