Symbolism
The Olympic flame represents the light of knowledge, life and spirit and
symbolises the handing down from generation to generation.
The torch symbolises harmony and goodwill of all people around the world.
The Olympic Torch relay represents a continuation from the ancient Olympic Games to the modern Olympics. The symbolism of the Olympic Torch and Flame is actually very similar to the symbolism of the Olympic Games where it aims bring the world together in harmony every four years.
The torch symbolises harmony and goodwill of all people around the world.
The Olympic Torch relay represents a continuation from the ancient Olympic Games to the modern Olympics. The symbolism of the Olympic Torch and Flame is actually very similar to the symbolism of the Olympic Games where it aims bring the world together in harmony every four years.
Themes of the Olympic Torch Relay
Each
Olympic torch relay has had a theme to share with the world. Notable themes
have been:
- 1948, London Olympics The
relay of peace
- 1960, Rome Olympics The
ancient relay
- 1968, Mexico City Olympics The relay of the
New World
- 1988, Seoul Olympics The
oriental relays
- 2000, Sydney Olympics The "Down
Under" relay
- 2008, Beijing Olympics The journey of
harmony