Rehearsal held for Bangkok Asian Games opening ceremony

Rehearsal held for Bangkok Asian Games opening ceremony

Rehearsals for the opening ceremony of the 13th Asian Games get under way at the Hua-Mark stadium in Bangkok on Dec. 1, with the official mascot Chai-Yo taking center stage. The Bangkok Games are scheduled for Dec. 6-20. Some 9,300 athletes and officials from 41 countries will participate in the games.

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