The gala, a little over an hour long, came to an end just like that.
After the performances, there was one final event: the leaders would vote to select the first, second, and third-prize winners, with award certificates distributed on the spot.
The host on stage had barely said a few words before the results were announced. As expected, the only skit of the entire evening won first prize. Not only was its format novel and had everyone roaring with laughter, but most importantly, it also followed the main political theme, and the story it told was thought-provoking.
The actor who played the propagandist visiting the countryside went up to accept the award. His face was wreathed in smiles as he enthusiastically shook hands with the leaders. He acted as if he'd just won some major international prize.
The actor accepted the certificate and descended the stage to the audience's thunderous applause, bringing the evening to a close.
