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SEA Game 30: Curtain falls, SEA Games flag goes to Vietnam

The 30th Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 30) in the Philippines ended with a spectacular music and light feast-inspired closing ceremony, and the official flag handover to Vietnam – the host of the 2021 event.
SEA Game 30: Curtain falls, SEA Games flag goes to Vietnam ảnh 1The 30th Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 30) in the Philippines ends with a spectacular music and light feast-inspired closing ceremony. (Photo: AFP/VNA)

Hanoi (VNA) – The 30th Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games30) in the Philippines ended with a spectacular music and light feast-inspired closingceremony, and the official flag handover to Vietnam – the host of the 2021event.

The athletes parade kick-started the festivities, ascompetitors from the various nations took centre-stage.

A drone show then turned the inky black skyinto a stunning screen showcasing the different sports contested at theGames. The captivating showcase then culminated in the display of theGames theme: We Win As One.

The organising board presented individual awards to SEA Games’ best male andfemale athletes, Singapore’s Quah Zheng Wen and Vietnam’s Nguyen Thi Anh Vien.Both swimmers won six gold and two silver medals.

Philippine surfer Roger Casugay received the fair play award for his act ofbravery in saving other athlete in the midst of a competition round.

SEA Game 30: Curtain falls, SEA Games flag goes to Vietnam ảnh 2SEA Games flag is handed over to Vietnam. (Photo: VNA)

The SEA Games flag was then handed over to Vietnam, who will host SEA Games 31in 2021.

A 12-minute art performance was delivered to regional friends by Vietnamese artists,welcoming Southeast Asian athletes to Hanoi in 2021./.
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