onemansportsnetwork.com » The people’s fireworks on closing ceremony night http://onemansportsnetwork.com Mon, 12 Sep 2011 12:02:03 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 The people’s fireworks on closing ceremony night http://onemansportsnetwork.com/the-peoples-fireworks-on-closing-ceremony-night http://onemansportsnetwork.com/the-peoples-fireworks-on-closing-ceremony-night#comments Wed, 27 Aug 2008 10:28:59 +0000 rob http://onemansportsnetwork.com/?p=382 Olympic closing ceremony fireworksThe Olympic closing ceremony was a big hit watched by millions around the globe. Part of the big night was the spectacular fireworks display. As part of this the city of Beijing put on a treat for the regular citizens.

In south Beijing above Longtan Park they let loose with a ten minute fireworks show probably watched by millions in the streets of Beijing. I was in a fortunate position as the apartment I am staying in had a ringside seat to watch the show. My wife, daughter and I went from the 11th floor up to the 18th floor for a better view.

Closing ceremony fireworks BeijingFrom our vantage point you could see people come from all directions to watch the show as we enjoyed the fireworks. It was a great end to the Beijing Olympics in 2008.

Before the show I enjoyed watching the closing ceremony. I think it is better to watch as the athletes come out in a large group together and it is more of a party atmosphere. The way this is done was actually suggested by a Chinese-Australian boy for the closing ceremony of Melbourne games in 1956. At least that is what I have heard.

Beijing Olympics closing ceremony fireworks

 

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