Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, September 25th Title: To unite and forge ahead in Asia, to gather stronger strength — — People from many countries discuss the grand opening of Hangzhou Asian Games.
Xinhua news agency reporter
The 19th Asian Games was grandly opened in Hangzhou a few days ago. Traditional charm and modern trend collide skillfully, and scientific and technological elements and environmental protection concepts complement each other — — The colorful opening ceremony impressed audiences from all over the world and became a topic that people from many countries talked about. They all said that the opening ceremony showed China’s long-standing civilization, scientific and technological strength and environmental protection concept, reflected the vitality of Asia, and gathered stronger forces to promote unity and forge ahead in Asia.
This is the opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games filmed on September 23rd. (Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Yang Lei)
China and the reverberation of Asian civilization.
On the night of the opening ceremony, in the stadium of Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center with the shape of "Big Lotus", sometimes there was a picture of the south of the Yangtze River surrounded by light smoke, sometimes the Gongchen Bridge connecting ancient and modern times, and sometimes it turned into an ink painting scroll of Qiantang tide … … The opening ceremony is full of ingenious ideas of oriental aesthetics, presenting rich connotations of China culture.
"This is a professional, grand and dreamy opening ceremony!" Uzbekistan sports journalist Niyazov said excitedly at the scene: "On the stage, I saw the ingenious combination of China’s long civilization and modern technology, and the effect was amazing."
Hayat, a reporter from the Kuwaiti Torch newspaper, said that he especially liked the literary performance of the chapter "Elegant National Style". "The actors were dressed in ancient costumes and sat on boats with classical shapes. The scene was so beautiful that I couldn’t describe it in words. The whole performance intoxicated me."
Sherik Korjumbayev, editor-in-chief of Kazakhstan Industrial News, who has been to Hangzhou, said that the opening ceremony cut all his expectations for this "paradise city". "Hangzhou has world-famous cultural heritages such as Liangzhu Ancient City Site, Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal and West Lake, and there are countless cultural allusions. At the opening ceremony, I saw the deep integration of these cultural elements with the Asian Games, which will stimulate more people’s interest in China culture. "
Anna Malinberg-Wu, deputy director of the Philippine Institute of Asian Century Strategy, believes that the Hangzhou Asian Games has provided an important platform for exchanges and mutual learning among Asian civilizations. "The Hangzhou Asian Games also focused on the contributions made by Asian countries and regions to world culture, and promoted all parties to appreciate each other’s unique cultural and artistic achievements."
According to Ahmed Rafiq awad, a professor at Palestinian Al-Quds University, many important civilizations in human history were born in Asia, and Asia’s long and splendid culture still has great development potential. "On the basis of realizing Asian unity, the Hangzhou Asian Games will further promote sports and cultural exchanges and mutual learning between Asian countries and regions, and enhance mutual appreciation and understanding among Asian people."
On September 23rd, digital torchbearers lit the main torch. (Xinhua News Agency reporter Liu Xushe)
Science and technology empowerment and environmental protection concept complement each other
When the "digital torchbearer" carrying the enthusiasm of hundreds of millions of people all over the world crossed the Qiantang River and ran into the stadium to light the main torch tower together with the last torchbearer on the scene, the first "digital and real integration" lighting ceremony in the history of the Asian Games pushed the atmosphere of the opening ceremony to the climax.
Water wave piano, electronic fireworks and digital ignition combined with reality … … With the support of naked-eye 3D, AR technology and other high technologies, the opening ceremony not only takes into account the concept of environmental protection, but also brings a refreshing and wonderful experience to the audience.
"The opening ceremony was so beautiful, full of science and technology, and every detail touched me. I felt as if I were in a ‘ City of Tomorrow ’ 。” Amar Saihan, CEO of Mongolian TenGer TV Station, said, "The stadiums, Asian Games Village and media center in Hangzhou are all equipped with advanced technology and equipment. I look forward to harvesting more surprises in the next time. There is no doubt that this is the most intelligent Asian Games! "
Tahirou Abdou, a reporter from Niger News Agency, said that the performance at the opening ceremony showed the organic connection between nature, environment and humanity, which sent a beautiful signal to the world that China is striving to realize the harmonious coexistence between man and nature.
According to Alisa, a reporter from Kuwait Times, from the opening ceremony to the organization of the games, the design of the Hangzhou Asian Games embodies the concept of green environmental protection. "My experience in Hangzhou is very good. Everything here is eco-friendly, reflecting China’s emphasis on low-carbon environmental protection, which is very encouraging."
"Electronic fireworks can reduce dust pollution, ‘ Cloud ’ Running the competition can save the traditional data storage room, and the digital broadcast of the event can bring the audience a more realistic viewing experience. " Enumerating the benefits brought by technological empowerment, Serik Korjumbayev said: "I believe that technological empowerment will become the new trend of large-scale sports events in the future. Through the Hangzhou Asian Games, we can see that China has already led the times in this respect."
After watching the opening ceremony, IOC President Bach said that the opening ceremony was a perfect combination of digital innovation and humanistic style. "The Hangzhou Asian Games will set a new benchmark. We will see the event organization that makes full use of digital technology, and see the sustainable event preparation through reducing carbon emissions and implementing large-scale waste management. This will be an Asian Games for athletes to enjoy the competition. "
This is the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center Stadium filmed on September 23rd. (Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Chen Yuhua)
Heart-to-heart harmony and the promise of creating the future Asian Games
With the athletes of various delegations entering the stadium, the audience burst into cheers from time to time; In the chorus of ten thousand people, nearly a hundred "doors of happiness" in the audience were opened at the same time, conveying the good wish of "Asian family walking hand in hand".
At the entrance ceremony, the audience warmly cheered the Syrian delegation. Basem Badran, a Syrian sports journalist, thanked the audience in China for their sincere welcome, which was a reflection of the friendly relations between the two countries and the friendship between the two peoples. "The Asian Games has created a reunion atmosphere for athletes, and everyone can have friendly interaction, enhance communication and achieve unity inside and outside the stadium."
Thomas Rashid, a former UAE professional tennis player, was delighted to see members of the UAE delegation holding the flags of China and UAE entering the stadium. "The people of the two countries have a profound friendship. This time, with the exchange at the sports level as an opportunity, the friendship between delegations will be further deepened. "
When the Pakistani delegation entered the stadium, the audience applauded warmly. This scene made Faizan Laccagni, deputy editor-in-chief of the sports channel of Gio TV Station in Pakistan, deeply touched. "This is a demonstration of the brotherly friendship between Pakistan and China. Through sports competitions, everyone is United in a harmonious atmosphere, which sends a clear message to the world: Asian people look forward to common development and common prosperity and happiness. "
"The hosting of this Asian Games in China has achieved great unity among OCA members." Ahmed Rafiq awad said, "Under the background of increasing global challenges, Asia can only cope with various challenges by strengthening unity, and the opening ceremony of the Hangzhou Asian Games fully shows the world the positive image of Asian people’s unity."
Samir Mousavi, head of the Iraqi delegation, believes that the Asian Games is an important platform to strengthen exchanges and promote harmony and unity. "Members of all delegations gathered in Hangzhou to exchange ideas and get to know each other’s culture, customs and habits in more than ten days, which created a positive atmosphere for enriching people-to-people exchanges and will strongly promote the United development of Asia." (Comprehensive Xinhua News Agency reporter report, written by reporters: Tang Jiefeng, Sun Ding, Xie Lin)