The closing ceremony was an exhilarating event held on Sunday evening at District 5’s Culture and Sports Center.
A vast crowd gathered to witness the spectacular performances, filling the venue with their enthusiastic cheers, waving flags, and chanting ‘Vietnam’ in unison throughout the night.
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The Mieu Bay Ba troupe from An Giang Province, southern Vietnam, claimed the top spot in the International District 5 Open Kylin-Lion-Dragon Championship. Photo: Thuong Khai / Tuoi Tre |
The championship witnessed an array of impressive performances by both international and domestic troupes, who wowed the audience with their creative and dynamic moves, showcasing not only their technical prowess but also a strong sense of national pride and unity.
Following a closely contested competition, Chung Huy Duong from Tan Binh District, Ho Chi Minh City, secured second place. Xuan Long Dragon and Lion Dance Rawang Selangor from Malaysia and Tai Anh Duong from An Giang also delivered remarkable performances to complete the podium finishes.
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Competing troupes performed intricate and challenging routines, each comprising 10-15 difficult moves. Photo: Thuong Khai / Tuoi Tre |
Le Hong, the leader of the Mieu Bay Ba team, expressed their joy at participating in the competition for the seventh time.
“We felt no pressure competing against international teams. Our primary goal was to showcase our skills to the people of Ho Chi Minh City. Despite the challenges and injuries during training, our team’s dedication and hard work paid off with this incredible victory,” shared a delighted Hong.
Nguyen Ngoc Tu, deputy president and general secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Kylin-Lion-Dragon Dance Federation, commended the participating teams for effectively conveying messages of patriotism and national pride through their performances.
The international teams also brought a unique cultural flavor to the competition, showcasing their distinct traditions and skills.
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The Tai Anh Duong troupe from An Giang Province impressed the judges and audience alike, securing third place. Photo: Thuong Khai / Tuoi Tre |
Their performances were a testament to their technical prowess, as they executed a range of challenging and dynamic moves that left the audience in awe.
However, Tu noted that some teams could have better embodied the theme, ‘Nation Full of Joy,’ and paid attention to avoiding simple errors to enhance their overall impact.
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The International District 5 Open Kylin-Lion-Dragon Championship drew large crowds to District 5 in Ho Chi Minh City. Photo: Thuong Khai / Tuoi Tre |
The International District 5 Open Kylin-Lion-Dragon Championship was organized by Ho Chi Minh City Television, the District 5 administration, and the Ho Chi Minh City Kylin-Lion-Dragon Dance Federation, attracting lion dance troupes from across Vietnam and international participants.
A total of 45 lion dance troupes from Vietnam and three international teams from Thailand, Malaysia, and Singapore took part in the event, each presenting performances that celebrated patriotic love, honored development, and marked the stride into a new era.
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