Baku Olympic Stadium is packed as the 4th Islamic Solidarity Games are set to close this evening. It has been transformed into an enormous 360˚ performance and concert space equipped with a state-of-the-art sound system.

The stage elements are laid on a grid that references the extraordinary geometric designs characteristic of Islamic art, and traditional Azerbaijani carpets. Centre stage is a large water bowl made of polished and hammered copper, 8m in diameter (which appeared in the Opening Ceremony on 12 May), and a tree of life, 25m high.

The set was installed in just 36 hours, following the end of the Athletics events on 20 May.

The Ceremony is brought to life by 1,500 volunteer performers from Azerbaijan. More than 5,000 people from 31 different countries have helped make the Baku 2017 Ceremonies a reality, including production staff, technical crew and cast.

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