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Torch Relay • Flame of coming victories!

Guangzhou 2010 — Lighting Ceremony

Kang Chenchen holds the torch during the lighting ceremony of the flame for Guangzhou's Asian Games, held at the Juyongguan Great Wall in Beijing, capital of China, Oct. 9, 2010. (Xinhua/Liu Dawei)

On October 9, 2010, the flame lighting ceremony was held at the Juyongguan at the Great Wall of China in Beijing. A 22 year old Yunnan Arts University student Kang Chen-chen (康辰晨) was chosen to light the torch. The condition at the time of the lighting was foggy, while she tried to light the torch with a solar mirror with little sunlight. Therefore it took upwards of 2 minutes before the torch flame could come up. Kang received quite a bit of media attention afterwards. Most of it praised the way she handled the situation. The cauldron was then lit-up by president Hu Jintao.

The honor guard carry the Chinese national flag and the official flag of Olympic Council of Asia during the flame lighting ceremony for 2010 Guangzhou Asian Games, held at the Juyongguan pass of the Great Wall in Beijing, capital of China, Oct. 9, 2010. (Xinhua/Liu Dawei)

Kang Chenchen holds the torch during the lighting ceremony of the flame for Guangzhou's Asian Games, held at the Juyongguan Great Wall in Beijing, capital of China, Oct. 9, 2010. (Xinhua/Wang Yuguo)

A guard walks with the flame lantern during the lighting ceremony of the flame for the 2010 Guangzhou Asian Games, held at the Juyongguan Great Wall in Beijing, capital of China, Oct. 9, 2010. (Xinhua/Gong Lei)

A guard walks with the flame lantern during the lighting ceremony of the flame for the 2010 Guangzhou Asian Games, held at the Juyongguan Great Wall in Beijing, capital of China, Oct. 9, 2010. (Xinhua/Gong Lei)

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Torch Relay — 16th Asian Games Guangzhou 2010

Two Torch Design Shortlisted for Guangzhou 2010 Asian Games
Two torch designs shortlisted for the Guangzhou 2010 Asian Games from sportsbizasia.com
Two designs entitled The Tide and Exploit have been have been shortlisted for the Guangzhou 2010 Asian Games. The torch is an important symbol of an Asian Games, embodying its vision and the host city’s image. Since launching the solicitation of torch design proposals, GAGOC has engaged a number of expert teams experienced in design and development in the project. After rounds of selection, two designs have been shortlisted for the Games Torch

'The Tide'

The Tide is tall and straight in terms of shape while dynamic in terms of image. The upper part of the exterior of the torch is pierced with Guangzhou’s delicate ivory carving techniques. The pierced part looks like rising and flowing flames; the solid part looks like flowing water symbolizing spirits of the Lingnan culture such as inclusiveness and innovation. The exterior of the torch is in the distinctive reddish color of the flower of Bombax ceiba, the flower emblem of Guangzhou, embodying the power and passion of life. The overall style of “The Tide” is in line with the Emblem and Pictograms of the Games.

'Exploit'

Exploit has been designed with elements of the Games’ symbols and core patterns, featuring the color of orange, a major color representing the Games.

The torch comprises of two parts – a silvery white shell with a rising and dynamic image and an orange inner container covered by the shell. From the bottom to top of an upright Exploit, thin orange curves gradually become broader, symbolising the Pearl River flowing into the sea and extending from inland areas to the ocean and the world. The image highlights spirits of the Lingnan culture in Guangdong Province such as inclusiveness, innovation and progressiveness.

Two torch designs shortlisted for the Guangzhou 2010 Asian Games

2010 Guangzhou Asian Games Torch Relay Route

Asian Games unveils Official Mark of Torch Relay from Love Guangzhou
2010 Guangzhou Asian Games Torch Relay Starts in October from chinaodysseytours.com

Delhi 2010 — the Arrival of the Queen's Baton

Volunteers hold the Queen's Baton during the Commonwealth Games Queen's Baton Relay at the India Gate in New Delhi October 1, 2010.

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The sun rises over the historic India Gate as Indians jog in the early morning in New Delhi on October 1, 2010. The Queen's Baton arrived in the Indian capital on September 30, after travelling across all 71 nations and territories of the former British empire as the Commonwealth Games 2010 are being held in the city from 3 - 14 October.

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Indian shooter Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore (C) holds the Queen's Baton with the President of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) and Commonwealth Games Organising Committee Chairman Suresh Kalmadi, (2nd L) during the Commonwealth Games Queen's Baton Relay at the India Gate in New Delhi October 1, 2010.

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Commonwealth Games Organising Committe chairman Suresh Kalmadi (C) holds the Queen's Baton with Indian Air Force (IAF) officials as it arrives in New Delhi on October 1, 2010. The Queen's Baton arrived in the Indian capital on September 30, after travelling across all 71 nations and territories of the former British empire.

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Queen's Baton Relay — Delhi 2010 Commonwealth Games

Queen's Baton Relay for the Delhi 2010 Commonwealth Games



Britain's Queen Elizabeth hands a ceremonial relay baton to India's President Pratibha Patil during the launch of the XIX Commonwealth games (Delhi 2010) baton relay at Buckingham Palace in London, October 29, 2009.

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Queen's Baton Relay Handbook

Queen hands over C’wealth Games Baton to Pratibha

Beijing 2008 — Related Logo

Volunteers Symbol of Beijing Olympics

The shape of heart, composed of interweaved hearts, signifies that volunteers, athletes, the Olympic family, and all guests would render service and compassion in a joint effort to glorify the Olympic Movement.
The shape of a dancing human stands for volunteers with dedicated spirit. The sincere smiles, outstanding services, and friendly actions of the volunteers will evoke a strong echo in every participant of the Olympics.

Environmental Symbol of Beijing Olympics - 'Green Olympics'

The symbol, which was created using a calligraphic art form, is composed of human and tree-like shapes. The logo consists of the crown of a tree and the shape of a human being, which are used to create the form of a large tree reaching the sky. The image represents harmony and unity between human beings and nature. Just like swinging colored strips that encircle and cross each other, the green lines form a luxuriant crown of a tree and recall flowers in full bloom, embodying the sustainable development of nature.

Beijing Olympic Cultural Festival Symbol

The design of the Cultural Festival Symbol shows a human being and a lantern dancing joyfully. Lantern is used at every traditional Chinese festival. It symbolizes reunion and other happy occasions, and assembles the soul of the traditional Chinese culture.

Beijing Olympics Torch Relay Logo

The Logo of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Torch Relay owes much of its inspiration to the traditional concept of "fire phoenix", and presents the image of two runners holding the Olympic Flame high.
As ancient Chinese legend has it, phoenix is the king of all birds, and symbolizes good fortune, eternity, nobility and happiness.
The use of the phoenix image in the Torch Relay logo conveys the idea that the Torch Relay will send the best wishes from the Beijing Olympic Games to people all over China and the rest of the world.

Design of the escort runner uniform for the Torch Relay


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