Swimming event will take place in Laguna Im so excited Im going there to watch it.

The 23rd South East Asian Games "Mabuhay "
Statistically, the 23rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games constitute the biggest sporting event in the region, next to the Asian Games. Being the most anticipated event in Southeast Asia, the 2005 SEA Games will be hosted by the Philippines on November 27.

For the third time, the Pearl of the Orient Seas is hosting the most significant bi-annually multi-sport event in the region. This move is seen as an important collaborative step towards its closest neighbours.

The Games are also considered both a spectacular event and a valuable opportunity for athletes to gain competition experience and preparation for the upcoming Olympic Games. The South East Asian games were purposely created to strengthen friendship, solidarity and understanding among neighboring countries in the region.


POC

Philippine eagle



The mascot selected was the Philippine Eagle. It is one of the world’s largest eagles, distinct for the majestic plumage on top of its head (similar to the logo). The eagle is a symbol of Philippine strength and pride. It captures perfectly the message that in hosting the SEA Games, Filipinos are all winners.


The logo, which is a festival mask, is similar to those found in most Southeast Asian countries. It represents the many different cultures that will come together for the Games. At the same time the mask captures the exuberant spirit and hospitality of the Filipinos.

See this Link:
2005 SEA Games

the whole games will be held in the philippines or just the swimming portion?

Whole games!

Please go to the link....

i did, has arnis always been a sport in SEA games... well i read that it was originally South East Asian Pennisula (SEAP) games and philippines and indonesia joined and it became South East Asian (SEA) games, so arnis cant have been there since the beginning, but how long has Arnis been a sport?

Wow this is exciting news! And I am also curious,since when and how long has Arnis been a sport in these games?

Arnis became a sporting event in 1991 Manila SEA Games

There was a stamp that was issued promoting the event

(the mascot then was called "Labuyo" ) native chicken.

do u have any pics of it?

Some Interesting tidbits


The logo, which is a festival mask, is similar to those found in most Southeast Asian countries. It represents the many different cultures that will come together for the Games. At the same time the mask captures the exuberant spirit and hospitality of the Filipinos.

Mascot of the 2005 SEA Games




This was the logo and mascot of 22nd SEA Games 2003 in Vietnam




2001 21st SEA Games in Kuala Lumpur with official mascot Situmas( Squirrel) and its logo

1999 20th SEA Games in Brunei





1997 Jakarta Games
Hanoman, the Official Games Mascot
for 19th SEA Games 1997


1995 Chiang Mai SEA Games in Thailand
Commemorative coins issued for the game
Siamese Cat was the mascot



Which do you think is the most beautiful?

You may ranked it First ,Second Third.

i like the munkey..

anyway has the sarimanok ever been used? i think that would be coool then i could get a tattoo of it

Tattoo? yuck....

It is Hanuman monkey

Chicken mascot was already used in 1991 Manila SEA Games but it was called "labuyo "
and vinta inspired logo.

I liked the 1995 Chiangmai SEA Games Mascot
"Sawasdee" A Siamese Cat with Parasol

for logo- 2005 Philippines- Very festive and carnival mood logo.
2003 Vietnam - mystical
2001 Malaysia - Muslim heritage