Olympic torch Olympic torch 1 I introduce the following : 1. Olympic torch to the source and significance 2. Colorful way Olympic torch relay 3. Beijing Olympic Torch Relay route plan 2 Olympic torch to the source and significance As a sacred symbol of fire ,Olympic torch`s history can date back to BC. Fire in the Greek history, representing the foundation(基金会), renewable(重生) and bright. In Greek mythology(神话), the fire is Prometheus(普罗米修斯) stole from Zeus presented a gift to first torch relay in ancient Greece as a religious ceremony to be held at night. Shortly after gradually became popular with young people in a group sport, and eventually evolved into the most popular one of the items of the ancient Greek sports. The modern Olympic flame is lit in Olympia by female shaman(祭司), Players also took the oath(起誓). Olympic flame will then award the first torch bearer, which also marks the torch relay officially began. Then relay until the end of the Olympic Stadium In June 27, 1912 at the Stock Olympic Games, The modern Olympic movement, Coubertin (顾拜旦), the founder in his prophetic(预言性) speech : From now on, let the torch bearer of the torch accept the transfer of the Olympic flame's sacred mission. Let the Olympic Torch transfer in the hands of the younger generation, Let the youth of the world will always be ready, let the Olympic flame light around the globe. " 3 Colorful way of Olympic torch relay Early torch relay runner only take the form of transmission. With the Olympic Games to spread all over the world, the torch relay is increasingly diversified. 4 torch relay on the snow 雪中传递 5 torch relay under the water 水下传递 6 A robot fling to the main torch to light 机器人传递 7 A man on a camel for the torch relay 骆驼传递 8 A disabled man passing on the Olympic torch 残疾人传递 9 2008 29th Olympic Games torch relay transmission line plan Beijing Olympic torch relay will be “Harmony Brigade“(和谐之旅) as the theme, “light the passion,share
