What is your highlight for the SEA Games 2015 Opening Ceremony?
For many spectators and television viewers, it was probably the sight of Final torch bearer football legend Fandi Ahmad and his son Irfan lighting up the SEA Games cauldron. However, there is a familiar ring to some of the other moments we witnessed tonight. Not convinced? Let's recap 13 examples we just witnessed this evening.
1. There's a red lion. Like literally.
Source: Singapore SEA Games Organising Committee / Action Images via Reuters
As cool as Singapore's official aerobatics team.
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2. Emcees in over-the-top costumes
Emcees of the opening ceremony (L to R) Nikki Muller, Chua Enlai and Sharon Au
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“Make some noise. Everybody scream!!!” Check.
3. Nothing to do? Kallang Wave!
Source: Singapore SEA Games Organising Committee / Action Images via Reuters
4. The (Athletes) Parade Introducing
Guard of Honour commander Team Singapore flag bearer Quah Ting Wen. The Young Lions monkeying around.
5. All local politicians of note in attendance Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong capturing photos for his Facebook that will probably break the Internet.
President Tony Tan, First Lady Mary Tan, MCCY Minister Lawrence Wong and MSF Minister Tan Chuan-Jin, who obviously wants to break the Internet before PM does.
Can you spot the politicians?
6. President Tony Tan just saying a few words "I...declare open...the 28th Southeast Asian Games..."
At the NDP? President Tan will just nod when the National Day Parade Commander asks the President for permission for the Parade marchpast to start.
7. Theme song
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Un-un-un-un-un... sorry, wrong song.
8. Dick Lee singing
Source: Singapore SEA Games Organising Committee / Action Images via Reuters
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9. Star of the Parade Games And hopefully the SEA Games 2015 too.
10. Funny-looking Avant-garde props
Source: Singapore SEA Games Organising Committee / Action Images via Reuters
11. Kids performing
Source: Singapore SEA Games Organising Committee / Action Images via Reuters
13. The ultimate 2-minute LKY Tribute video
The non-sporting LKY tribute video will be available this NDP.
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