A short Ceremony was packed full of tradition and culture ©Getty Images

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The Closing Ceremony provided a true celebration of Commonwealth values ©Getty Images

Around 2,000 volunteers participated in the Closing Ceremony ©Getty Images

The crowd inside Apia Park were treated to a range of dances and performances ©Getty Images

The Cypriot team produced a banner


Newly-elected CGF President Louise Martin officially declared the Games closed this evening ©Getty Images

Miss Samoa was one of the performers to delight the packed-out crowd inside the venue ©Getty Images

Over 900 athletes competed at the Games in nine sports ©Getty Images

Wales left Samoa having earned one gold, five silver and three bronze medals ©Getty Images

A banner thanking Samoa for their efforts during the seven-day Games ©Getty Images