This evening, the Chengdu Eastern New District's Jiangjia Street Basketball Court was ablaze with lights and vibrant energy as the opening ceremony for the 2025 Sichuan Province Community Games Chengdu Division East District Jiangjia Station and the Third Community Basketball Tournament (Dong BA) took place. The ceremony commenced at 6 PM with a performance of the intangible cultural heritage program "Blessing Lion Dance," instantly igniting excitement in the audience with its stimulating drumbeats and powerful lion figures, setting a fiery and grand atmosphere for the upcoming events.
Art enthusiasts from various communities in Jiangjia Street showcased impressive performances such as "Autumn in a Small Town" and "Dreams of Youth." Notably, Mr. Chen Gong, a close disciple of the famous Sichuan comedian Li Boqing, delivered a heartfelt performance filled with laughter and warm care for his fellow townsfolk, marking his debut on the Jiangjia Street stage. This signifies the official integration of the storytelling art of Sanda into the new cultural and sports tourism developments in the area.
It was reported that Jiangjia Street will focus on merging the vibrant IP of Sanda storytelling with an immersive cultural tourism experience, creating a new multidimensional space for cultural and sports tourism while continually bringing fresh vitality to local culture and tourism.
Amidst the stirring strains of the athletes' march, 19 representative teams from 2 departments, 8 townships, and 7 enterprises in the Chengdu Eastern New District entered in succession. The athletes donned matching uniforms, exhibited sprightly spirits, and waved to the audience, showcasing their excellent competitive state and demeanor.
During the opening ceremony, Lei Yun, the Party Committee Secretary of Jiangjia Street, delivered an enthusiastic speech, stating that the "Dong BA" event has become an important brand for promoting fitness across the Eastern New District and serves as a vital platform for showcasing community vitality and fostering neighborhood harmony. Subsequently, representatives of the athletes and referees pledged to uphold the competition rules, committing to the principles of "fairness, justice, and transparency" to ensure a smooth event.
At around 7 PM, amid great anticipation, relevant leaders from the Chengdu Eastern New District Management Committee's Education and Health, and Culture, Sports, and Tourism Departments officially declared the opening of the "2025 Sichuan Province Community Games Chengdu Division East District Jiangjia Station and the Third Community Basketball Tournament." Thunderous applause erupted, elevating the atmosphere to a crescendo.
According to the event organizers, this tournament is not merely a sports competition, but a grand gathering that deeply integrates agriculture, commerce, culture, and sports tourism. To enrich the tournament experience, the organizing committee has meticulously planned several accompanying thematic activities, including a food district, an agriculture-commerce-culture-sports tourism carnival, a factory direct sales area, and interactive experiences at the event, allowing the passion of the tournament to merge beautifully with the charm of everyday life, further showcasing the community vitality of Chengdu Eastern New District.
This year's tournament is expected to last for 16 days, featuring a total of 54 intense matches. The organizing committee stated that they will continue to enhance service provisions, ensuring the event proceeds safely and orderly, offering a superb basketball feast for all residents in the district.