A party atmosphere was generated in the Olympic stadium by an eclectic celebration of British music which included everything from the Beatles to the Spice Girls. It was all rounded off with the now compulsory, but no less dramatic fireworks.
Everyone from the athletes to the audience seemed enthralled. "I've been in every Olympic games since 1984 and I can tell you this much. Closing ceremony tonight was by far the most impressive thing I've seen. First time ever, a closing ceremony was better than the opening," said one spectator. "It was fantastic," said another. "The buzz was just amazing, absolutely electric. It felt like the best gig ever of a lifetime - the biggest after party you could ever imagine The games have been dubbed "the happy and glorious" by some. A successful Team GB performance added to the feel good factor for the hosts as the Olympic baton was handed over to Rio de Janeiro in four years time.
SOURCE: Euronews
