The 9th Asian Winter Games came to a close on Friday in Harbin, Northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. The closing ceremony featured artistic performances to express emotions ranging from “anticipation” and “reunion” to “farewell.” It conveyed China’s optimism and warmth, paying tribute to athletes from all countries. The overall length of the ceremony was approximately 60 minutes, with the opening and closing ceremonies echoing each other, centered around the theme of "winter departs, spring arrives, and life continues." (Photos: Chen Tao/GT)