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The opening ceremony of SEA Games 32, which is being held in Cambodia for the first time, will take place in May. Although the exact ceremony details have not been revealed, there have been many leaks about the activities scheduled for this event. If you want to know the time and schedule of the opening ceremony, stay tuned with Mytour for the latest updates.
When is the opening of SEA Games 32? What time?
The opening ceremony is scheduled to take place on Friday, May 5, 2023, at 6:00 PM (Vietnam time). The venue for the ceremony is at the Morodok Techo National Stadium in the capital city of Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
It is known that the opening ceremony will not sell tickets, but to control the number of people attending the stadium, the Organizing Committee will distribute tickets to fans, sports delegations, and specific guests. Additionally, Mr. Thomas Bach, President of the International Olympic Committee, will also be present at the ceremony.
Specific time and location of the opening ceremony in CambodiaOpening time of men's football at SEA Games 32
The opening time for the men's football ceremony will take place on 05/05, but some sports will be held earlier. Among them, men's football is one of the earliest events. Specifically, men's football will have its first match on 29/4 at SEA Games 32. In which, the U22 Vietnam team will compete on 30/4, 3/5, 8/5, and 11/5 at Prince Stadium in the Group Stage.
Next, women's football will also start competing on 3/5, two days before the opening ceremony. Some other sports competing before the opening ceremony include Cricket (starting on 29/4), Ouk chaktrang Chess (opening on 1/5), and e-Sports (starting on 4/5).
Scenario for the opening ceremony of SEA Games 32
In their first time as the host country, Cambodia has put a lot of effort into preparing for the opening ceremony and the 32nd SEA Games tournament. It is known that the organizers have prepared a script for the ceremony over a year ago. On 1/6/2022, many team members participating in the ceremony began rehearsals.
Although the script for the opening ceremony of SEA Games 32 has not been publicly announced, some performances have been leaked through the media. According to some newspapers, three songs composed by the Cambodian Youth Union including “Welcome Cambodia”, “This is our time”, and “Cambodia is our home” will be performed on the night of the ceremony.
Additionally, this opening ceremony will feature performances from the royal band of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces, and most notably, a martial arts duel between Bokator of Cambodia and Shaolin of China. The martial arts performance is considered the centerpiece of the opening ceremony.
Furthermore, aside from artistic programs, the opening ceremony of SEA Games 32 will include protocols such as:
- Parade of the 11 Southeast Asian sports delegations.
- Oath of the referees.
- Opening declaration, presented by the Prime Minister of Cambodia.
- Lighting ceremony of the SEA Games 32 torch.
- Fireworks display.
Many more programs and rituals will be revealed in the coming time. However, the information provided so far shows that the host country, Cambodia, has truly invested dedication into this ceremony and tournament.
Conclusion
Above, Mytour has shared information about the opening ceremony of SEA Games 32, which will take place on what date? at what time in Vietnam, promising an explosion of artistic performances and solemn protocols. Stay tuned for these exciting events and follow the competition among athletes in this year's SEA Games. For more information about the tournament, follow Mytour or leave a comment below the article.
