Today in Philippine History (Philatelic Edition):
November 27, 2005
The Philippines for the third time hosted the 23rd Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) from November 27 - December 5, 2005 in Manila.
40 sports in 443 events with 7,000 athletes and officials from 11 countries came to compete.
President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo opened and closed the games at the Quirino Grandstand in Rizal Park.
The motto was “One Heritage, One Southeast Asia” while the logo, called the "Ethnic-Masked Athlete" depicts an athlete wearing a gold festival mask and a headgear.
The mascot featured a Philippine eagle named “Gilas” designed by Filipino sportswriter and columnist Danny Simon.
The official hymn “We’re All Just One” was composed by singer-composer Jose Mari Chan and lyricist Rene Nieva. Julie Abueva sang the hymn and was accompanied by the San Miguel Philharmonic Orchestra under the baton of Maestro Ryan Cayabyab.
The Philippines ranked first in the final medal tally followed by Thailand and Vietnam.
(Design, concept, stamps and research: Richard Allan B. Uy) All rights reserved
Photo credit: wikipedia.com
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