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Bye Bye Beijing

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The closing ceremony was said to be lowkey, but in truth it was anything but [GALLO/GETTY]
Published On 24 Aug 2008
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Everyone seemed captivated by the display [GALLO/GETTY]
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Once again, bigger seemed to be better [GALLO/GETTY]
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The Bird's Nest was again lit up in all its glory [GALLO/GETTY]
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Some performers seemed determined to steal the thunder of China's gymnasts [GALLO/GETTY]
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There was the traditional beauty of China on show [GALLO/GETTY]
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While also showing off their exciting future [GALLO/GETTY]
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The costumes on show were truly spectacular [GALLO/GETTY]
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While the scale was breathtaking [GALLO/GETTY]
The closing ceremony is seen as a chance for the athletes to relax [GALLO/GETTY]
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Although some take it further than others [GALLO/GETTY]
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This is either a huge drum or a very small man [GALLO/GETTY]
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But in China you can never have just one [GALLO/GETTY]
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There were athletes of all shapes, sizes and ages in attendance [GALLO/GETTY]
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But everyone in the stadium was there to see the show [GALLO/GETTY]
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London was given their chance to show everyone what to expect in 2012 [GALLO/GETTY]
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But they'll need to go a long way to match the colour of this Olympics [GALLO/GETTY]
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China used these Olympics to announce their presence on the world stage [GALLO/GETTY]
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The multitude of performers will ensure these Olympic leave a lasting legacy [GALLO/GETTY]
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It was certainly how the thousands of performers would have wanted it [GALLO/GETTY]