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KUCHING: An awe-inspiring spectacle of dazzling illuminated drones, vivid laser beams, cultural performances , and a majestic"kenyalang" soaring high over Sarawak Stadium captivated an audience of about 40,000 guests at the spectacular opening ceremony of the 21st Malaysia Games here Saturday night.
In perfect harmony with the theme song, 'Sukma Sarawak: Kesukanan Dalam Perpaduan' , the evening was further enriched by a"Segulai Sejalai"-themed cultural performance. Although the official opening by Yang di-Pertua Negeri, Tun Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar, was set for 9pm, enthusiastic spectators began gathering at the stadium from 5pm, eagerly anticipating the grand return of the Games to the Land of the Hornbills after an eight-year hiatus.
Also present at the event were Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, Deputy Premiers Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas and Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian, Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh, alongside federal and state ministers, Mentris Besar and Chief Ministers. Crowning the evening, Malaysia’s diving queen, Datuk Pandelela Rinong, alongside Sarawak boxing sensation, Daeloniel Mcdelon Bong, better known as"Kilat Boy", performed a symbolic lighting of the cauldron, before handing the replica torch to a group of former and current athletes from Sarawak.
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