As expected a brilliant display of fireworks precluded the closing ceremony of the 29th Olympiad in Beijing, a tribute to the people who invented gunpowder. Then after the introduction of IOC members and Hu Jintao, the Chinese national flag was hoisted with the singing of the Chinese National Anthem.
What followed was cultural presentation staged by Chinese actors, after which athletes entered the stadium. As part of the usual practice, medals were awarded to the last event of the Olympics, the marathon, then speeches followed and ending with Jacques Rogge, the IOC chairman as he closes the spectacular staging of the summer spectacle.
Also signifying the continuation of the games in 2012, the
England Flag was hoisted with the playing of the National Anthem "God Save the Queen," again announcing to the world that the next Olympic games will be in London.
As customary, the Olympic Flag was lowered with the Olympic Anthem played, symbolically handing over the Seoul Olympic Flag by the Mayor of Beijing Guo Jinlong to its counterpart, the mayor of London Boris Johnson. The final presentation was then capped with fireworks that were designed to represent the Olympic rings. Additional display of spectacular fireworks could be seen outside of the Bird's Nest National Stadium as the games went to a close.
Well despite the smog that plagued the city of Beijing, the Chinese authorities has seen to it that visitors to the summer spectacle will experience what they came here for. Kudos should be extended to the men and women of China who provided the world the best of the culture, from authentic foods, to ethnic costumes and even the arts.
Thank you China.
by:
The Flagman
