1998 Winter Olympics closing ceremony

none 1998 Winter Olympicsclosing ceremony 1998 Winter Olympics yes 1998 2 22 18:00 – 19:41 JST (UTC+9) Nagano Olympic Stadium Nagano, Japan 36.579722 138.165556 region:JP_type:landmark inline, title 1998 Olympic Radio and Television Organization (ORTO '98) 63KXadrNQz8&t Nagano 1998 Closing Ceremony - Full Length The closing ceremony of the 1998 Winter Olympics took place at Nagano Olympic Stadium in Nagano, Japan, on 22 February 1998. It began at 18:00 JST and finished at approximately 19:41 JST. As mandated by the Olympic Charter, the proceedings combines the formal and ceremonial closing of this international sporting event, including farewell speeches and closing of the Games by IOC President Juan Antonio Samaranch. Followed by the extinguishing of the Olympic flame and protocol for showing the next Olympic winter games.Host City Doesn't Wilt to the Weather and Sets Standard That Salt Lake City Aims to Surpass https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1998-feb-23-sp-22225-story.html Los Angeles Times 22 November 2022 Nagano Bids Olympic Games Farewell https://apnews.com/article/bafd21d84c746e48bcb18e0c72cd34f6 AP News 20 November 2022 Proceedings Opening and Parade of Nations 1998 Winter Olympics closing ceremony flag bearers Handover of the Olympic flag First, the Greek flag was raised while its playing the national anthem. Second, the Japanese flag was raised while its playing the national anthem. Third, the Flag of the United States raised while its playing the national anthem. The Olympic flag was passed by the Mayor of Nagano City, Tasuku Tsukada, to IOC President Juan Antonio Samaranch, who then handed it over to the Mayor of Salt Lake City, Deedee Corradini. The flag was raised again in Sydney, Australia for the 2000 Summer Olympics on 15 September 2000 for the opening ceremony. Contrast, culture and courage: "See you in 2002". Salt Lake City, the host city of the 2002 Winter Olympic Games, presented a special performance called Contrast, Culture and Courage, featuring symbols and images that represent the American Wild West, including cowboys, stagecoaches and Utah's own Delicate Arch, based in Arches National Park. The segment concluded with the people of Utah saying to the people of Japan, and the world, "See you in 2002!" in anticipation of the first Winter Olympic Games of the 21st century as the Japanese responded back in their language with a similar phrase. Official speeches and the Games declare closed NAOC Vice President Goro Yoshimura delivered a farewell speech in Japanese. IOC President Juan Antonio Samaranch delivered a speech in French, and English, and congratulations to the athletes, the 7 International Olympic Winter Sports Federations, under 72 National Olympic Committee that participated in this Games. Samarach also congratulated the Nagano Committee for the Olympic Games, and the volunteers present during the Olympics. IOC President Samaranch declared closed the XVIII Olympic Winter Games. And in accordance with Olympic tradition, he called upon the youth of the world, to assemble 4 years from now in Salt Lake City, United States, to celebrate with them the XIX Olympic Winter Games, the first of the new millennium. Speaking in Japanese，"ありがとう、長野。" - "Thank you, Nagano". "さようなら、日本。" - "Goodbye, Japan".Nagano Bids Olympic Games Farewell https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/sports/longterm/olympics1998/nagano/articles/nagano23.htm Washington Post 23 February 2021 Olympic Flag and Olympic Anthem After a fanfare, the Olympic Flag was lowered, carried away by Japan Ground Self-Defense Force from the stadium, the Olympic Hymn was sung in Japanese by the Nagano Children's Choir. Olympic Flame has been extinguished and a song The Olympic flame is extinguished from the cauldron. It burn throughout the 16 day competitions. And a song Furusato sung by Anri. Dignitaries in attendance Dignitaries from International organizations IOC 1986 International Olympic Committee – IOC President Juan Antonio Samaranch and María Teresa Samaranch Salisachs Members of the International Olympic Committee Host country dignitaries Japan Japan – NAOC Vice President Goro Yoshimura Emperor Akihito Empress Michiko Naruhito, Crown Prince of Japan Governor of Nagano City Tasuku Tsukada Dignitaries from abroad USA United States – Second Lady of the United States Tipper Gorehttp://www.upi.com/Archives/1998/02/10/Tipper-leads-US-Olympics-delegations/6421887086800 November 20, 2022 UPI Tipper leads U.S. Olympics delegation United States Ambassador to Japan Tom Foley Mayor of Salt Lake City Deedee Corradinihttps://www.deseret.com/1998/2/23/19365242/salt-lake-city-here-we-come 23 February 1998 Salt Lake City Here We Come Deseret News 22 November 2022 Anthems GRE National Anthem of Greece - Nagano Police Band JPN National Anthem of Japan - Nagano Police Band USA National Anthem of the United States - Nagano Police Band IOC 1986 Olympic Hymn: (played by Seiji Ozawa and New Japan Philharmonic Orchestra). TV coverage December 2022 References Bibliography Official Report of the XVIII Olympic Winter Games, Vol. 2 1999 The Organizing Committee for the XVIII Olympic Winter Games, Nagano 1998 4-7840-9826-7 https://digital.la84.org/digital/collection/p17103coll8/id/38021 15 March 2021 CITEREFNAOC1999 The Closing Ceremony media guide : the XVIII Olympic Winter Games 1998 NAOC. Nagano https://library.olympic.org/Default/digital-viewer/c-78658 23 February 2021 CITEREFNAOC1998 External links Olympics Japan Closing Ceremony Category:Ceremonies in Japan Category:Olympics closing ceremonies