Chinese Ambassador Mr. Yang Houlan attended a press conference on the Technical Cooperation Project regarding the 27th SEA Games between Myanmar and Chinese Government on 3 December 2013.
China helped Myanmar with organizing the 27th Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) to ensure the success of the Games, Yang told the press conference. "China's assistance includes athletes training, game management system, training and competition equipment, and opening and closing ceremonies. The two sides shared techniques and experiences in terms of holding the games through friendly cooperation."
"Assisting Myanmar to organize the 27th SEA Games is a very important project for Chinese government. It shows the pauk phaw friendship between the two countries," Wang Shengwen, Director General of Department of Aid to Foreign Countries of Chinese Ministry of Commerce said. China sent 28 coaches to work in Myanmar for one year, and invited 176 Myanmar athletes from 11 different sport events to receive a 90-day training in China.
At the request of the Myanmar Government, the Chinese side has undertaken the Technical Cooperation Project regarding the regional sports event.
For game management system, Chinese side developed game management system software and leased game management system hardware and equipment.
For opening and closing ceremonies, China assisted Myanmar side to finish the ceremony design, provided or leased equipment including lightning and sound, stage equipment, fireworks and wire, and provided training and competition equipment.
Athletes training and game management system involve China Sport International Cooperation Limited, and opening and closing ceremonies technical support is undertaken by China Arts and Entertainment Group, Wang revealed.
The Chinese side has sent about 700 experts including coaches, Game managers, stage designers and technicians to work together with the working group from Myanmar relevant authorities including Ministry of Culture and Ministry of Sport.
"Chinese coaches are cooperating well with Myanmar athletes and coaches. Myanmar national sports teams have finished the 90-day training in China. Stage directors from China and Myanmar are making every effort to design memorable opening and closing ceremonies with Myanmar characteristics for the SEA Games," Wang added.
U Yan Naing Oo, Director General of Fine Arts Department of Ministry of Culture of Myanmar, stressed that China's assistance regarding technology and design for the SEA Games will not only highlight Myanmar's characteristics in the opening and closing ceremonies but also reflect that of the region as a whole.
Myanmar Deputy Minister for Sport U Thaung Htike expressed the belief that through the technical cooperation project, the opening and closing ceremonies of the Myanmar-host SEA Games would be the best ever performance in the history of the regional events.
Source: http://www.news.myanmaronlinecentre.com/2013/12/09/chinese-amb-yang-houlan-attends-press-conference-on-the-technical/
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