In a recent news about the closing ceremony of the “Governor’s Cup” football tournament in Rongjiang District of Qiandongnan Prefecture, Guizhou Province, China, a brief two-word “speech” unexpectedly sparked public attention.
During the event, the county party secretary took the stage and simply said “closure” before ending his speech, leaving the audience momentarily stunned before erupting in applause and laughter. The related video quickly spread on the internet and trended on social media.
Some netizens humorously commented, “Excluding the time it took to walk on stage, the speech didn’t even last 6 seconds.”
Why did this video become a hot topic?
An article in the Sichuan Daily speculated that perhaps it contrasted with the verbose speeches often given by leaders in the past. As a result, the simple utterance of “closure” broke the norm and resonated with many.
The incident gained widespread traction on social media platforms, with diverse comments from netizens.
Some said, “Sometimes it’s better not to say anything” – suggesting whether the speaker forgot his script, blanked out due to nervousness, or was in a rush to use the restroom.
Others remarked on the aversion of the general public to the elaborate formalities of officialdom.
While some pondered the deeper meaning behind the two words “closure”.