Port Moresby 2015 came to an end with a festival-style Closing Ceremony at the Sir John Guise Stadium ©Joanna Lester/Games News Service

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The Ceremony was declared a sell-out but the placing of the stage meant there were thousands of empty seats ©Port Moresby 2015

Around 3,000 volunteers were given front row seats for the Closing Ceremony as a gesture of thanks from the Organising Committee ©Justin Tkatchenko/Facebook

The Closing Ceremony began with a stirring rendition of the national anthem ©Joanna Lester/Games News Service

One of the most entertaining segments saw Mud Men moving to flute music before setting off pyro flames from the top of the stage ©Joanna Lester/Games News Service

Stunning fireworks were evident throughout the Closing Ceremony ©ITG

The crowd were treated to performances from several reggae artists towards the end of the spectacle ©ITG

2019 Pacific Games hosts Tonga put on a brief demonstration of some of their culture following the official handover ©Joanna Lester/Games News Service

Despite problems with tickets the Closing Ceremony brought the Pacific Games to a superb close ©ITG

The scene at the end of the Ceremony as volunteers and supporters leave the stadium for the last time at the Pacific Games ©ITG