Under the theme "Spring Warms Harbin, Love Inspires Asia," the hour-long closing ceremony celebrated the unifying power of winter sports as the continental event returned to China's "Ice City" for the second time since its first hosting in 1996.

Asian Winter Games concluded on Friday in Harbin, marking an historic achievement for the Hong Kong, China delegation, as they delivered

China topped the final medal table at the Asian Winter Games in Harbin with a record haul on Friday but its delegation's head stressed the need for improvement if the country is to be competitive at the highest level.

Games closed in Harbin on Friday with host China dominating the medals table a year out from the Olympics and the Philippines among the tropical countries making history. Tightly rehearsed dancers and a digital symphony orchestra kicked off the closing ceremony before athletes entered the 10,

History was made on Friday as the Philippine men’s curling team took home the country’s first Asian Winter Games gold medal in Harbin, China.