 | General view shows fireworks lighting up the sky at the end of the closing and hand-over ceremony for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games at the National Stadium also know as the "Bird's Nest" on August 24, 2008. The Beijing Olympics officially closed today bringing down the curtain on a glittering 16-day long sports extravaganza. click to open  |
 | Fireworks light up the sky over the National Stadium, also known as the Bird's nest, at the start of the closing ceremony of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games in Beijing on August 24, 2008. click to open |
 | Lights illuminate the National Stadium or 'Birds Nest' during the closing ceremony of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games in Beijing on August 24, 2008. London will host the 2012 Olympic Games. click to open |
 | Fireworks light up the night sky next to the National Stadium also known as the "Bird's Nest" during the closing ceremony of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games on August 24, 2008. click to open |
 | Fireworks light up the night sky above the National Stadium also known as the "Bird's Nest" during the closing ceremony of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games on August 24, 2008. click to open |
 | Fireworks forms the shape of Olympic riings during the closing ceremony of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games at the National Stadium August 24, 2008. click to open |
 | The closing ceremony of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games at the National Stadium August 24, 2008. click to open |
 | The closing ceremony of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games at the National Stadium August 24, 2008. click to open |
 | Fireworks explode above participants performing during the closing ceremony of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games at the National Stadium August 24, 2008. The stadium is also known as the Bird's Nest. click to open |
 | Fireworks explodes over the National Stadium during the closing ceremony for the 2008 Beijing Olympics in Beijing, Sunday, Aug. 24, 2008. click to open |
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