Last night, a splendid opening ceremony of the 5^th Asian Beach Games (ABG5) took place at Da Nang's East Sea Park in Son Tra District.

Here are some beautiful photos, taken by our reporter Bao An, from the event.

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc stating the official commencement of ABG5

President of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) Sheikh Fahad Al-Sabah (middle) addressing the opening ceremony

Da Nang People’s Committee Chairman Huynh Duc Tho (middle) delivering congratulatory speech at the event

Minister for Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Ngoc Thien (middle)  at the event

Flag-hoisting ceremony

Five Vietnamese outstanding athletes paticipating in the torch relay

ABG5 lighted torch

An impressive musical performance