IN PHOTOS: Palarong Pambansa 2015 closing ceremony

TAGUM CITY, Philippines – As impressive as the opening ceremony was, hosts Davao del Norte closed out the 2015 Palarong Pambansa in much grander fashion.

Davao del Norte capped off its laudable hosting of the country's largest annual multi-sporting event with an elaborate closing ceremony that even featured some parachuters bidding some 12,000 delegates, officials and guests farewell on Saturday, May 9 at the Davao del Norte Sports and Tourism Complex.

See photos of the final event for this year's Palarong Pambansa below. All photos by Janine Abejay.

The marching band performs one more time for the Palarong Pambansa delegations. Photo by Janine Abejay

It's goodbye but only for a little while for the Palarong Pambansa 2015 athletes. Photo by Janine Abejay/Rappler

It's a colorful affair for the Palaro 2015 closing ceremony as athletes parade around the track oval for the festivities. Photo by Janine Abejay/Rappler

Soldiers, armed with trumpets and cymbals, sure know how to honor the country through music as they play the ‘Lupang Hinirang’. Photo by Janine Abejay/Rappler

CHAMPIONS FOR PEACE. Delegates of the Palarong Pambansa 2015 exuded not only excellence in athletics but also camaraderie, an essential tool for peace. Photo by Janine Abejay/Rappler

The Davao Region Athletic Association humbly celebrates Palaro’s encore with a bow. Photo by Janine Abejay/Rappler

The SOCCSKARGEN Warriors show gratitude by waving their hats off. Photo by Janine Abejay/Rappler

Men from the 10th Infantry Division go sky-high in thanking everyone for taking part in the best Palaro ever. Photo by Janine Abejay/Rappler

– Rappler.com