BBC:The spectacular farewell in front of a packed house of more than 90,000 at the Bird's Nest stadium is set to last three hours and will include fireworks displays at 18 locations across Beijing.
The organisers have promised a more light-hearted show than the opening ceremony, which focused heavily on Chinese history.
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The closing show will also feature a duet by Chinese folk singer Song Zuying and Spanish tenor Placido Domingo, along with a performance by a 350-strong kung-fu group.
Kung Fu? How much more light hearted can you get?
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