Photo taken on September 17, 2008 shows the scene of the National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest, ahead of the closing ceremony of Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games in Beijing, capital of China. The closing ceremony will kick off at 8:00 PM sharp on Wednesday.

Volunteers greet athletes and spectators ahead of the closing ceremony of Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games in the National Stadium, or the Bird's Nest,on September 17, 2008. The closing ceremony will kick off at 8:00 PM sharp on Wednesday.

Athletes from different delegations enter the stadium ahead of the closing ceremony of Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games in the National Stadium, or the Bird's Nest, on September 17, 2008. The closing ceremony will kick off at 8:00 PM sharp on Wednesday.