On October 8, the closing ceremony of the Hangzhou Asian Games was held.Photo by Chao News reporter Zhu Haiwei and Li Zhenyu
During the Autumnal Equinox, when the phrase “No matter how far the world is, we are still neighbors thousands of miles away” resounds across the banks of the Qiantang River, the Hangzhou Asian Games kicks off; on the occasion of the cold dew, when the “digital torchbearers” turn into stars in the sky, the Asian Games usher in its farewell moment.
Athletes, volunteers, staff, media reporters and citizen audiences once again gathered at the “Big Lotus”. Expectation, passion, emotion, reluctance…all emotions gather and bloom here.
Different from the opening ceremony, the ceremony and performance of the closing ceremony alternated. Through the four short films “Asian Games Gathering”, “Asian Games Wonderful Moments”, “Asian Games Touching Moments”, “The Most Reminiscent of Hangzhou” and “Brilliant Together at This Time” and “Lotus and Osmanthus” The two programs “Coexistence and Glory” and the finale “Heart-to-Heart Harmony” are connected in series.
It is a time to celebrate encounters and say goodbye to friends, and it is also the starting point for a better embrace next time. Tonight, the Eastern aesthetics of nature and technology, and the symbiosis of humanities and emotions, shine brightly again and are condensed into a sincere sentence:
Jiangnan is good, and love lasts forever. Hangzhou is my favorite place.
On October 8, the closing ceremony of the Hangzhou Asian Games was held.Photo by Chao News reporter Zhu Haiwei and Li Zhenyu
Celebrate for a wonderful feast
Cold dew, the season of handover between lotus and osmanthus. Hangzhou has entered a romantic moment.
When the LED lights flashed on the CNC lawn, the words “The most memorable thing is Hangzhou” were lit up, and the dancers holding golden osmanthus and lotus flowers jumped and cheered. In a lively atmosphere, the moment of joyful gathering is coming.
With the lights dimmed, the sounds of nature’s children sang warmly, “Jiangnan is good, the mountains and rivers are gentle and humane,” and the screen was filled with the beautiful West Lake landscape. In the center of the stage, the girl holding the “Flower of Memory” attracted everyone’s attention.
This “Lotus-Osmanthus Flower”, which combines the images of tens of thousands of lotus and osmanthus flowers, blooms tonight and blooms in the memory of everyone who participated in the Asian Games.
From the opening ceremony to the arena, from inside the stadium to outside the stadium, I will most recall the sports and cultural feast created by the Asian Games athletes over the past ten days. Tonight’s “Big Lotus” is their absolute “home field”.
“LOVE ASIA” flashed on the stage, the song reached a climax, and the cheers echoed in the ears. A passionate event dedicated to athletes got off to a warm start.
On the stage, waves sparkled one after another. They are taken from the lines of water in “Twelve Waters” by Song Dynasty painter Ma Yuan and “Ten Thousand Miles of the Yangtze River” by Xia Gui. The strokes of poetry and painting paint the warm wave of welcome. Under the guidance of ushers wearing “Qiantang River” elements, the protagonists of the closing ceremony – athlete representatives from 45 Olympic Council of Asia member countries and regions entered the venue happily.
At this time, the lawn transforms into a vibrant and full-fledged “Asian Games Garden”. Surrounding the athletes are 19 giant Osmanthus flowers growing vigorously, and dancers dance on the platform with the word “Asia” installed… Athletes regardless of nationality or age hugged each other and took photos, danced holding hands, waved to the audience, and blew kisses.
The full energy released infects the whole audience. Shouts such as “You are the best” and “Thank you for your hard work” were heard one after another at the scene. The tens of thousands of spectators at the scene could not help but give their warmest applause to the athletes who achieved great results.
At this moment, the figures we remember most are rushing through our minds: the Syrian athletes who have never given up their dream of standing on the Asian Games, letting the world see the indomitable spirit of a nation; the gymnastics legend Chusovitina after eight games in the Olympics, The Asian Games made a vow to “strive to qualify for the next Olympic Games”; the female relay athlete Yuan Qiqi’s amazing muscle lines made people say “it’s hard to imagine how much hard work she has done outside the stadium”…
The Hangzhou Asian Games has the largest number of registered athletes in history, with a total of 12,417 athletes participating. The touching stories they performed are unforgettable and full of emotions.
When the Chinese athletes appeared on the stage, the cheers were even more enthusiastic. The Chinese sports delegation, playing at home, shined with high spirits and won a total of 383 medals in this Asian Games, including 201 gold, 111 silver, and 71 bronze. The number of gold medals hit a record high!
The lights are bright, singing and dancing are constantly happening, and it is a sea of joy. On this night, the athletes who were confident and optimistic, unafraid of challenges and marched forward courageously put down their pressure and baggage and laughed heartily.
On October 8, the closing ceremony of the Hangzhou Asian Games was held.Photo by Chao News reporter Zhu Haiwei and Li Zhenyu
Blessings for everlasting friendship
The Asian Games is a struggle between countries and people-
You see, those wonderful moments played on the net screen are stunning and high-energy: jump smashes, starting hurdles, “flying” in the swimming pool, dragon boat races… At the competition site, athletes demonstrated speed and power.
The Asian Games is also a blend of love and love, heart and heart——
You see, the short films recording touching moments make people’s eyes wet: victory and failure, excitement and regret, unity and friendship, laughter and tears… The emotions about friendship and love, tenacity and unity are so touching.
Civilizations learn from each other for the sake of sharing beauty and beauty. At the closing ceremony, the artistic vocabulary of Chinese charm interpreted the wish to build an Asian community with a shared future.
The lights and projections change, and the lawn reveals its lotus leaves. “Dew Girl” whirls among the leaves, dancing gracefully with light steps. The winding veins of the lotus leaves and the flying petals of the osmanthus interweave the strength and beauty of the Asian Games athletes. The “Lotus-Osmanthus Girl”, a blend of lotus and osmanthus, sways and dances gracefully into the sky, giving the innovative flower of memory to friends who are about to travel far.
The lotus and laurel bloom, and the heaven and earth echo. Climbing flowers on the grass – an ancient Chinese farewell scene, was performed affectionately again tonight, telling the reluctance before parting, carrying the expectation of “Asian family, the world is unified”, and expressing the endless friendship that spans mountains and seas and intertwines with each other.
Tonight, we recall the men’s volleyball final. After the Chinese team was defeated, Chinese fans and Iranian fans held hands and raised the flags of the two countries together; when Japanese player Rikako Chie, who had made a difficult comeback from leukemia, stood on the podium and stood on the podium with Chinese player Zhang Yufei hugged each other and cried. They are both opponents and friends. This emotion that was born out of sports, but ultimately transcended sports and shared with all mankind, will be forever remembered by history and deeply cherished by everyone.
Standing in the middle of the lawn of the “Big Lotus”, Singh, acting chairman of the Olympic Council of Asia, announced the closing ceremony with many thoughts: “Now, Asia and even the whole world have fallen in love with Hangzhou! … Let us unite in life – this This is the power of sports, this is the power of the Asian Games.”
The flag falls and the flag is handed over. Three years later, in Japan, the Aichi Nagoya Asian Games will be held. People look forward to seeing each other again, and the chapter of Asia’s community with a shared future is destined to be constantly updated and written.
On October 8, the closing ceremony of the Hangzhou Asian Games was held.Photo by Chao News reporter Zhu Haiwei and Li Zhenyu
Gratitude, for selfless dedication
The Asian Games is not only a glorious competition in the stadium, but also the dedication of everyone who shares the same love and dream with the Asian Games outside the stadium.
On the screen, bright smiles, hands waving goodbye, pairs of warm eyes, and figures working silently passed by one by one. They are the “Little Green Lotus” volunteers who serve the event, the police who ensure safety, the workers who build the venues, the dancers who have rehearsed countless times, and the friendly and friendly citizens… Everyone will reluctantly say a word of expectation: “Welcome to Hangzhou again!” “
Dedicate yourself to warm the world! Tonight, the world also gives its love back to you – every staff member who contributes to the wonderful Asian Games!
look! The river of memory is overflowing with color. The wave that embraces the athletes entering the stadium also embraces them, from behind the scenes to the front of the stage, and into the center of the stage to witness the extinguishing of the Asian Games flame.
In the eyes of everyone in the audience, he arrived – the “digital torchbearer” and “trendy maker” returned to the scene! He stopped at the place where the flame was originally lit and waved to everyone.
His arms slowly opened from both sides of his body and stretched upward, above his head, forming a big “heart”. Then, he slowly walked away along the route he had taken on the three-dimensional screen. This time, he walked slowly, looking back step by step, looking at the torch, at the stadium, at the city, until the stars scattered in the distance…
At this moment, many people burst into tears, bidding farewell to the Asian Games and looking forward to a better future.
The Asian Games flame that had been burning for 16 days was slowly extinguished.
However, tonight, we will not say goodbye——
When they come together they are like fire, when they are scattered they are like stars; when the stars are not extinguished, the holy fire is not extinguished. An inclusive and open China, a heart-to-heart Asia, and an endless sports spirit are rooted in everyone’s heart.
In the chorus of “Together with Love”, all the cast and crew gathered together and sang in unison at the float parade carrying the landmark landscapes of the six cities hosting the competition: Hangzhou, Ningbo, Wenzhou, Huzhou, Shaoxing, and Jinhua. To bring this event to a close.
I know you from afar, but I don’t know how deep the clouds and the sea are. The Hangzhou Asian Games time belongs to you and me, lighting up this autumn, and also opening a window to connect the world.
I won’t forget this night! Just like at the end of the closing ceremony, every pair of waving hands and every long-lasting applause on and off the stage made everyone reluctant to leave.
Hangzhou will never forget! From the autumnal equinox to the cold dew, the encounters and blind dates inside and outside the stadium sow the seeds of friendship in the sports spirit and humanistic spirit in everyone’s heart.
The world will never forget! The Hangzhou Asian Games, full of “Chinese characteristics, Asian style, and excitement”, will continue to write new glories for Asian civilization!
Goodbye, Hangzhou Asian Games! Sportsmanship and love last forever!
On October 8, the closing ceremony of the Hangzhou Asian Games was held.Photo by Chao News reporter Zhu Haiwei and Li Zhenyu
2023-10-09 07:13:01
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