China Youth Daily client news (China Youth Daily·China Youth Daily reporter in Cambodia Wang Yan) On the evening of October 30, local time, the opening ceremony of the Fourth National Games of Cambodia and the Second Paralympic Games for People with Disabilities was held at the National Olympics in Phnom Penh. The stadium was successfully held. Invited by Wo Zhongnan, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports of Cambodia and Secretary-General of the National Olympic Committee, Chinese young director Chen Weidan provided technical guidance for the opening ceremony of the Games. The Chinese director team organically integrated Chinese experience and technology with Cambodian culture, and applied high-tech means to this opening ceremony, presenting an unparalleled artistic effect. That night, tens of thousands of people including Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manai, diplomatic envoys from various countries in Cambodia, foreign tourists and Cambodians watched the opening ceremony live.
Hong Manai said that the Cambodian government has always attached great importance to sports reform and development. The sports games can promote political, diplomatic, economic, cultural and social development, while improving the country's reputation, helping to develop trade and attract tourists. This Games is also a breakthrough and opportunity, which will prepare Cambodia to host the 5th Asian Youth Para Games in 2029. As the host country, Cambodia will warmly welcome domestic and foreign guests and mobilize all available resources so that all participating athletes, coaches and domestic and foreign guests can feel at home in Cambodia.
Wo Zhongnan said that the Chinese young director team led by Chen Weidan has excellent professional capabilities and showed excellent communication skills and teamwork spirit in this event. They cooperated with Cambodian artists in a tacit understanding and are the best choice for Cambodia. An example of successful collaboration between Chinese and Chinese artists.
Gonseira, the torch bearer of this Cambodian National Games, said in an interview with a reporter from China Youth Daily and China Youth Daily: "The participation and guidance of the Chinese director team made the opening ceremony of this National Games very exciting. The torch they designed was lit "The method is very creative." Princess Norodom Zhenna, one of the actors at the opening ceremony, told reporters: "In terms of programming, the Chinese director team has deeply explored the traditional Khmer cultural resources and combined them with modern artistic innovation, whether it is lighting or stage design. It’s the rhythm of the music, all the arrangements are well grasped, and the atmosphere is warm, allowing everyone to feel the different creativity.”
Chen Weidan said that he and his working team have been in constant communication with the Cambodian side over the past year to continuously improve creative plans. In September this year, he received an official invitation letter from Cambodia and went to Phnom Penh twice to participate in the creation of the opening ceremony plan for the Cambodian National Games. Chen Weidan said: "This is a precious learning and exchange opportunity. Everything we do here is to practice the traditional friendship between China and Cambodia, promote cultural exchanges between the two countries, and contribute to the 2024 'China-Cambodia Year of Cultural Exchange'."
In May last year, Chen Weidan served as the chief director of the opening and closing ceremonies of the 32nd Southeast Asian Games held in Cambodia. He said: "From the opening ceremony of the Southeast Asian Games to the opening ceremony of the Cambodian National Games, the cooperation between the Chinese and Cambodian creative teams has become more tacit every time. Cambodia is an ancient civilization with a long history. We show the best image of this country and its people to the world. The yearning for a peaceful life contributes the power of culture to promote exchanges and interactions between different cultures and the people-to-people bonds between China and Cambodia.”
It is reported that 4,085 athletes from 25 provinces and cities across Cambodia will participate in this game, with a total of 383 athletes. A competition event. The competition venues are in Phnom Penh, Kep, Sihanoukville, Kampong Chhnang and Svay Rieng provinces.
China Youth Daily client news (China Youth Daily·China Youth Daily reporter in Cambodia Wang Yan) On the evening of October 30, local time, the opening ceremony of the Fourth National Games of Cambodia and the Second Paralympic Games for People with Disabilities was held at the National Olympics in Phnom Penh. The stadium was successfully held. Invited by Wo Zhongnan, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports of Cambodia and Secretary-General of the National Olympic Committee, Chinese young director Chen Weidan provided technical guidance for the opening ceremony of the Games. The Chinese director team organically integrated Chinese experience and technology with Cambodian culture, and applied high-tech means to this opening ceremony, presenting an unparalleled artistic effect. That night, tens of thousands of people including Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manai, diplomatic envoys from various countries in Cambodia, foreign tourists and Cambodians watched the opening ceremony live.
Hong Manai said that the Cambodian government has always attached great importance to sports reform and development. The sports games can promote political, diplomatic, economic, cultural and social development, while improving the country's reputation, helping to develop trade and attract tourists. This Games is also a breakthrough and opportunity, which will prepare Cambodia to host the 5th Asian Youth Para Games in 2029. As the host country, Cambodia will warmly welcome domestic and foreign guests and mobilize all available resources so that all participating athletes, coaches and domestic and foreign guests can feel at home in Cambodia.
Wo Zhongnan said that the Chinese young director team led by Chen Weidan has excellent professional capabilities and showed excellent communication skills and teamwork spirit in this event. They cooperated with Cambodian artists in a tacit understanding and are the best choice for Cambodia. An example of successful collaboration between Chinese and Chinese artists.
Gonseira, the torch bearer of this Cambodian National Games, said in an interview with a reporter from China Youth Daily and China Youth Daily: "The participation and guidance of the Chinese director team made the opening ceremony of this National Games very exciting. The torch they designed was lit "The method is very creative." Princess Norodom Zhenna, one of the actors at the opening ceremony, told reporters: "In terms of programming, the Chinese director team has deeply explored the traditional Khmer cultural resources and combined them with modern artistic innovation, whether it is lighting or stage design. It’s the rhythm of the music, all the arrangements are well grasped, and the atmosphere is warm, allowing everyone to feel the different creativity.”
Chen Weidan said that he and his working team have been in constant communication with the Cambodian side over the past year to continuously improve creative plans. In September this year, he received an official invitation letter from Cambodia and went to Phnom Penh twice to participate in the creation of the opening ceremony plan for the Cambodian National Games. Chen Weidan said: "This is a precious learning and exchange opportunity. Everything we do here is to practice the traditional friendship between China and Cambodia, promote cultural exchanges between the two countries, and contribute to the 2024 'China-Cambodia Year of Cultural Exchange'."
In May last year, Chen Weidan served as the chief director of the opening and closing ceremonies of the 32nd Southeast Asian Games held in Cambodia. He said: "From the opening ceremony of the Southeast Asian Games to the opening ceremony of the Cambodian National Games, the cooperation between the Chinese and Cambodian creative teams has become more tacit every time. Cambodia is an ancient civilization with a long history. We show the best image of this country and its people to the world. The yearning for a peaceful life contributes the power of culture to promote exchanges and interactions between different cultures and the people-to-people bonds between China and Cambodia.”
It is reported that 4,085 athletes from 25 provinces and cities across Cambodia will participate in this game, with a total of 383 athletes. A competition event. The competition venues are in Phnom Penh, Kep, Sihanoukville, Kampong Chhnang and Svay Rieng provinces.
Source: China Youth Daily client