May 24, 2022 | 19:21 (GMT+7)
SEA Games 31 ends successfully
PANO - The 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31) concluded with a closing ceremony imbued with Vietnam’s cultural identities at the Hanoi Indoor Games Gymnasium on May 23.
The event was attended by Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh; Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister, Defense Minister and Chairman of the 32nd SEA Games Organizing Committee Samdech Pichey Sena Tea Banh; and ministers, ambassadors, all contingents and athletes participating in the SEA Games 31.
Special performances at the closing ceremony left an unforgettable impression on international friends and demonstrated Vietnam as a country deeply imbued with its traditional cultural identities and intensively integrating into the world.
During the ceremony, the SEA Games flag was handed over to Cambodian representatives. Artists from Cambodia then had a performance of “Cambodia welcoming and blessing” to introduce their country, people and culture.
With 40 sports, SEA Games 31 took place in Hanoi and 11 nearby localities. Vietnam ranked first in the medal tally with 205 gold, 125 silver, and 116 bronze medals.
SEA Games 31 closed after 17 memorable days with unforgettable memories. Thanks to the care of the Party, State, government, relevant organizations, and the whole people, the event came to a successful end, leaving deep impression on the participants.
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PM Chinh addresses the closing ceremony. |
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Guards-of-honor lowering the flag |
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The flag is handed over to Cambodian representatives. |
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Apsara dance - a symbol of the Khmer culture |
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The dearest and warmest farewell of the host country |
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An art performance during the ceremony |
Translated by Minh Anh