Australian pop sensation Kylie Minogue helped bring the curtain down on the 2014 Commonwealth Games on Sunday in a colourful, upbeat ceremony which saw the 11-day showpiece hailed as "the best ever".

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The Commonwealth flag was formally presented to Australian representatives from the Gold Coast, where the Games will be held in four years' time. (AFP image)

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Prime Minister David Cameron said Glasgow had proved itself the ideal "friendly city for the friendly Games". (AFP image)

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Scottish pop singer Lulu kicked off the proceedings with her version of the old Isley Brothers US hit of 1959, 'Shout'. (AP image)

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Hampden Park was transformed from a track and field arena into a music venue, with athletes filling a field scattered with tents to recreate a festival vibe. (AP image)

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The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo performed during the closing ceremony. (AFP image)

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Two lolly-pop ladies-women who look after school children crossing the road near schools smile and revel in the atmosphere following the ceremony. (AP image)

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Usain Bolt entertained the crowd with his dance moves to "I'm Gonna Be (500 miles)" from the Scottish band 'The Proclaimers'. (AP image)

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India finished with 64 medals in the 2014 edition which included 15 gold, 30 silver, 19 bronze.

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A banner that read "Thank you Glasgow" was waved during the closing ceremony. (AFP image)

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Australian pop sensation Kylie Minogue performs on stage during the closing ceremony for the Commonwealth Games Glasgow 2014.(AP image)

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Kylie Minogue helped bring the curtain down on Games in a colourful, upbeat ceremony which saw the 11-day showpiece hailed as "the best ever". (AP image) (AP image)

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The ceremony closed with renditions of famous Scottish folk songs 'Caledonia' and 'Auld Lang Syne'. (AP image)

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'Best Ever' Commonwealth Games End in Glasgow

Australian pop sensation Kylie Minogue helped bring the curtain down on the 2014 Commonwealth Games on Sunday in a colourful, upbeat ceremony which saw the 11-day showpiece hailed as "the best ever".