9 stunning moments from the Olympic closing ceremony
The closing ceremony of the Beijing Winter Olympics was nothing short of illuminating — in every sense of the word.
The Olympic rings and cauldron are seen alongside the flags of the competing countries during the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics Closing Ceremony on Day 16 of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics at Beijing National Stadium on February 20, 2022 in Beijing, China.Maja Hitij / Getty Images
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By Francesca Gariano
After more than two weeks of thrilling athletic competition, the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics came to a conclusion on Sunday with a beautiful closing ceremony.
On February 4, the opening ceremony of the Winter Games brought on stunning LED and laser light displays, d-D technology, multiple performances and the traditional Parade of Nations showcasing athletes from around the world.
The closing ceremony on February 20 was held at the National Stadium. Similarly to the opening ceremony, the stadium was illuminated with multiple LED light displays.
One staple of the closing ceremony is the tradition of the Olympic flag being passed from the host city to the next city. After the Olympic flag was lowered, Chen Jining, the mayor of Beijing, passed the flag to International Olympic Committee president, Thomas Bach, who then passed it to the mayors of Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, where the Winter Games will be hosted in 2026.
Here are some of our favorite moments from the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics closing ceremony.
Francesca Gariano is a New York City-based freelance journalist reporting on culture, entertainment, beauty, lifestyle and wellness. She is a freelance contributor to TODAY.com, where she covers pop culture and breaking news.
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