Philippine Flag Bearer in 27th SEA Games Jason Balabal Wears 'Bahag' in Opening Ceremony

Two-time SEA Games wrestling champion Jason Balabal proudly carried the Philippine flag during the 27th Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 2013) opening ceremony held at the Wunna Theikdi Stadium in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar on Wednesday, December 11.

Jason Balabal made as scene in the opening ceremony wearing nothing but a piece of loincloth of his native Ifugao. The grappler, who debuted in the biennial games on its 25th edition in Laos, honored his Igorot roots by wearing the 'bahag.'

Leading the Philippine contingent are chef de mission Jeff Tamayo and his deputy, Monsour del Rosario, followed by more than 200 athletes competing for the country's pride. 

Watch the Philippine delegation parade in the 27th SEA Games opening ceremony below. CLICK HERE to watch the full video of the opening ceremony.

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27th SEA Games Opening Ceremony Full Video Replay | Myanmar 2013

The 27th Southeast Asian Games (2013 SEA Games) opening ceremony was held at the Wunna Theikdi Stadium in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar on Wednesday, December 11. The games, meanwhile will also be held in three satellite venues—Yangon, Mandalay and the coastal town of Ngwe Saung.

The 27th SEA Games marks the first time that Myanmar (formerly Burma) will host the biennial games since 1969 and the world was treated with a three-hour spectacle of cultural shows, songs, fireworks and dances at the opening show in the country's new capital.

The Philippine contingent was led by chef de mission Jeff Tamayo, along with his deputy, Monsour del Rosario while two-time SEA Games wrestling champion Jason Balabal had the honor of carrying the Philippine flag during the parade of athletes wearing his native Ifugao costume.

Watch the opening ceremony of the 27th SEA Games Myanmar 2013 below.

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