The 3rd Mediterranean Beach Games "Heraklion 2023" concluded on Saturday evening with the Closing Ceremony at the Karteros Beach Sports Center.
The organisers of the Games decided to celebrate together with the teams from the 26 participating countries, the joy of life with the sounds, songs and dances from Crete.
The ceremony began with the handover of the flag of the Games, from the organisers of this year's "Heraklion 2023" games, to the organisers of the next Mediterranean Beach Games to be held in four years in the Portuguese cities of Lagos and Portimao. This was followed by the National Anthems of the two countries.
After the End of the Games was officially declared, the lowering of the flag and the Anthem of the Mediterranean Games took place.
The artistic programme which followed included traditional songs and dances from Crete. Sixty dancers and four musicians from Crete offered a traditional show to the spectators and the athletes.
Source: Cyprus News Agency