SEA Games 31 volunteers: Connecting cultural values, spreading Vietnamese beauty

The recruitment of volunteers for the 31st SEA Games started in February 2022 with about 5,000 applications registered by young people. More than 3,000 volunteers have been carefully evaluated and selected by the organizers based on the criteria of appearance, foreign language ability, sense of responsibility and must ensure health.

The volunteers are mainly students from universities in Hanoi, participating in training and training to be able to meet the needs of the Congress.

Wearing the green shirt with enthusiastic youth, warm heart and a passionate spirit, the Gen Z Volunteers team helped the 31st SEA Games Organizing Committee to relieve some pressure and make a mark. Can not forget.

During the past few days, at the venues of 40 contests of the 31st SEA Games, there were volunteers dressed in mighty blue uniforms. Volunteers participate in the following tasks: leading international sports delegations, supporting VIP guests, receptionists, guiding guests to sit in the stands, awarding MCs, interpreting at press conferences.. .

“SEA Games 31 brought priceless experiences”

Vo Nguyen Tra My (First-year student at Diplomatic Academy – Bilingual MC, interpreter at SEA Games 31) shared, the opportunity came to me as a surprise when Bac Giang province posted a Bilingual MC.

Although the work is a bit hard, Tra My is still very enthusiastic: “There are many days when I have to move continuously between Hanoi and Bac Giang to both secure work and attend school, so the working time is not permanent.

Normally, I will get up at 3 am to go to Bac Giang, then practice the award program at the Gymnasium, move to the professional meeting room to practice interpreting, prepare for the Welcome Party. The next morning, I woke up again at 3am to get back to Hanoi.”

Vo Nguyen Tra My (red dress) is proud to be a Bilingual MC at SEA Games 31.

In order to prepare for a smooth SEA Games, Tra My has prepared very carefully: “For the task of an MC, I just need to practice the script carefully and learn how to read the athletes’ names. However, in order to work as an interpreter in professional meetings, I had to find similar videos on Youtube to visualize the meeting, and memorize many specialized terms to serve my work.”

As a volunteer in charge of many different tasks, Luu Gia Huy (First year student at Diplomatic Academy) still can’t forget the feeling of excitement. Huy confided, the road to the SEA Games is a long one, but the SEA Games have brought invaluable experiences: “The volunteers will arrive early before the matches to take attendance, prepare personal belongings, Dissemination of tasks, notes, requirements. Then we will return to the assigned positions and perform the task. The positions can be supporting spectators, supporting teams of athletes and foreigners in the gymnasium, assisting in guiding and controlling at the gates and entrances of the gymnasium…”

You Luu Gia Huy in the role of coordinator & manager of volunteers at SEA Games 31.

Besides taking care of, managing and managing groups of volunteers at the Hanoi Sports Training & Competition Center and the National Sports Complex, Gia Huy also feels extremely proud to be able to witness The status of the nation and nation has been significantly enhanced in the region, as well as when cheering for the national team, standing and singing the national anthem to celebrate the victory, watching the Vietnamese flag raised the highest on the honor tower.

Not only that, the 31st SEA Games brought the cohesive strength that sportsmanship brings. “I had the opportunity to make friends, talk and interact with the competition teams, spectators, reporters from Southeast Asian countries, etc., everyone was very enthusiastic, happy and friendly. This is also an opportunity for me to express the beauty of culture, tradition and patriotism and national spirit of Vietnam.

I see athletes who are rivals but still give each other warm friendly gestures. These beautiful memories have motivated me to strive more, because myself and the young people will be the successors to the national fortune, affirming Vietnam’s position in the international arena, as well as carrying the mission of tribute to the world. devoted to the development of Vietnam”, Gia Huy confided.

Nghiem Viet Trinh (First-year student at Dai Nam University) said, being selected as a Volunteer for SEA Games 31 is a great opportunity: “When there was an announcement to recruit Volunteers, I signed up immediately. Because I know this opportunity will only come to me once. I’m so glad I got accepted, to be a part of this activity, but also a little nervous and excited.”

Nghiem Viet Trinh and the Vietnamese home team athlete

Through the process of observing the competition, she was inspired by the athletes at SEA Games 31: “The first time I watched Pencak Silat, I was very impressed when I saw the athletes have to massage oil, Apply ice, bandage after the exam, although it hurts, still try to win. Their fighting spirit that never gives up is admirable.”

In order to successfully complete the assigned task at Bac Tu Liem Gymnasium – where Pencak Silat is held, Viet Trinh has learned more about this subject and always prepares her enthusiasm and best health to be ready. ready to complete any task.

Spread Vietnamese beauty to international friends

Despite facing some difficulties in the process of serving the 31st SEA Games, you always receive support and facilitate from the school and family. For you, the moments of working and dedicating to the 31st SEA Games will be extremely memorable and meaningful memories of your youth.

Pham Thi Thu Huong shared that by working at the 31st SEA Games as well as working with international referees, she can help them know more about Vietnamese culture.

Pham Thi Thu Huong (left) contributed to SEA Games 31.

“There are many referees who want to learn more about Vietnam such as Northern cuisine and specialties. We all support and are always ready to bring back specialties for the referees. Even though these are just jobs. It’s very small, but I, like other volunteers, can contribute to promoting Vietnamese culture to international tourists,” Thu Huong shared.

SEA Games has ended, but great memories will remain in each of us forever. Besides the proud achievements of the teams, the success of the 31st SEA Games also lies in the true mission of “For a stronger Southeast Asia”, really encouraging the spirit of “Let’s shine” – ” Let’s shine” to “reach further to the heights”.

Having contributed to the successful SEA Games at home, the Volunteers could not hide their pride. It can be affirmed that the beautiful images of the volunteer blue shirt color even more affirms the impulsive spirit of the Capital’s youth; building the image of elegant and civilized Hanoians in the eyes of international friends; towards the same city to organize a successful 31st SEA Games.

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