2018 Asian Games wraps up with colourful closing ceremony
Fireworks at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium, Jakarta, Indonesia during the closing ceremony of the 2018 Asian Games
VTV.vn - The 2018 Asian Games ended on September 2 with a fireworks display lighting up the Jakarta skyline during the closing ceremony at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium, Jakarta, on Sunday evening.
The three mascots of the 18th Asian Games, Kaka, Atung and Bhin Bhin, also joined the closing parade.
A party of light inside Gelora Bung Karno Stadium.
The ceremony featured performances by many famous artists from the continent as well as the host country of Indonesia.
The main stage came alive with a dazzling show of colours and lights.
The parade of athletes from 45 countries and territories competing in the Games over the past two weeks.
Indonesian Vice President Jusuf Kalla emphasised that his country has tried its best to host a successful Games. Jusuf also expressed his wish that the athletes would gain more success in future competitions.
China will host the next Asian Games in Hangzhou in 2022.
Performances by Chinese artists at the closing ceremony for the 2018 Asian Games.
Several impressive moments at the closing ceremony.
The Games’ flag and torch were handed over to China, the country will host the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou in four years’ time.
Two famous Korean bands iKON and Super Junior stirred the atmosphere at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium.
The fireworks display closed a successful Asian Games.
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