| Part of 2008 Summer Paralympics | |
| Date | 17 September 2008 |
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| Venue | Beijing National Stadium |
| Location | Beijing, China |
| Filmed by | Beijing Olympic Broadcasting (BOB) |
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The 2008 Summer Paralympics closing ceremony was held at the Beijing National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest. It began at 8:00 pm China Standard Time (UTC+8) on September 17, 2008.[1] The number 8 is associated with prosperity and confidence in Chinese culture.[2]
- ^ English People's Daily. "People's daily." 2008 Olympics Closing Ceremony – Beijing. Retrieved on 2008-09-28.
- ^ "The Number Eight And The Chinese". Archived from the original on 27 April 2007. Retrieved 2007-04-22.