Flame signals 18-day countdown to 9th Asian Winter Games
2 months, 1 week ago

Flame signals 18-day countdown to 9th Asian Winter Games

China Daily  

The flame for the Harbin 2025 Asian Winter Games is being lit at the Sun Island Scenic Area in Harbin, Heilongjiang province, on Monday, with 18 days to go before the opening of the Games. The flame for the 9th Asian Winter Games was lit Monday at the Sun Island Scenic Area in Harbin, capital of Heilongjiang province, marking the start of an 18-day countdown to the event. Harbin, which previously hosted the Games in 1996, will hold the event from Feb 7 to 14, leveraging its extensive winter sports facilities and experience from nearly three decades ago. A total of 64 medal events across six sports will take place at five ice sports venues in downtown Harbin and eight snow sports venues in Yabuli, a ski resort cluster about 200 kilometers southeast of the city.

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Ice and fire combine to stir the emotions
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Ice and fire combine to stir the emotions

China Daily  

Friday's spectacular opening ceremony for the Harbin 2025 Asian Winter Games, which featured breathtaking performances and cultural elements, touched the hearts of many viewers and participants. "It created a unique contrast by placing the lighting ceremony at the world's largest ice and snow theme park, allowing the audience to feel warmth and vigor in the midst of the ice and …

A warm welcome
1 month, 3 weeks ago

A warm welcome

China Daily  

The flame burns in the cauldron during the opening ceremony of the Asian Winter Games in Harbin, Northeast China's Heilongjiang province on Friday. XINHUA Featuring an extensive display of local culture and a high-tech visual feast, a spectacular gala show captured the imagination of the continent on Friday night, as President Xi Jinping declared the 9th Asian Winter Games in …

Xi announces opening of Asian Winter Games
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Xi announces opening of Asian Winter Games

China Daily  

President Xi Jinping greets people attending the 9th Asian Winter Games' opening ceremony in Harbin on Friday. With an extensive display of local culture and a spectacle of high-tech visuals, a stunning gala captured the imagination on Friday night as President Xi Jinping announced the opening of the 9th Asian Winter Games in Harbin, Heilongjiang province. Liang Huiling, president of …

A warm welcome
1 month, 3 weeks ago

A warm welcome

China Daily  

The flame burns in the cauldron during the opening ceremony of the Asian Winter Games in Harbin, Northeast China's Heilongjiang province on Friday. XINHUA Featuring an extensive display of local culture and a high-tech visual feast, a spectacular gala show captured the imagination of the continent on Friday night, as President Xi Jinping declared the 9th Asian Winter Games in …

A warm welcome
1 month, 3 weeks ago

A warm welcome

China Daily  

The flame burns in the cauldron during the opening ceremony of the Asian Winter Games in Harbin, Northeast China's Heilongjiang province on Friday. XINHUA Featuring an extensive display of local culture and a high-tech visual feast, a spectacular gala show captured the imagination of the continent on Friday night, as President Xi Jinping declared the 9th Asian Winter Games in …

Xi announces opening of Asian Winter Games
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Xi announces opening of Asian Winter Games

China Daily  

President Xi Jinping greets people attending the 9th Asian Winter Games' opening ceremony in Harbin on Friday. With an extensive display of local culture and a spectacle of high-tech visuals, a stunning gala captured the imagination on Friday night as President Xi Jinping announced the opening of the 9th Asian Winter Games in Harbin, Heilongjiang province. Liang Huiling, president of …

Harbin heroes among torchbearers for Games
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Harbin heroes among torchbearers for Games

China Daily  

A torch relay of the 9th Asian Winter Games is held in Harbin, Northeast China's Heilongjiang province on Feb 3, 2025. "Moreover, I hope that following this opportunity, cultural and tourism activities in the three northeastern provinces of Liaoning, Jilin and Heilongjiang can be linked together, which will be very encouraging for us in Harbin," he added. Yao Lijun, a …

Flame signals 18-day countdown to 9th Asian Winter Games
2 months, 1 week ago

Flame signals 18-day countdown to 9th Asian Winter Games

China Daily  

The flame for the Harbin 2025 Asian Winter Games is being lit at the Sun Island Scenic Area in Harbin, Heilongjiang province, on Monday, with 18 days to go before the opening of the Games. The flame for the 9th Asian Winter Games was lit Monday at the Sun Island Scenic Area in Harbin, capital of Heilongjiang province, marking the …

Torch, Medals, Anthem Unveiled for 9th Asian Winter Games in Harbin
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Torch, Medals, Anthem Unveiled for 9th Asian Winter Games in Harbin

China Daily  

The 9th Asian Winter Games in Harbin unveiled its torch, medals, and anthem on Wednesday. The torch, designed to capture the vibrant energy of life in nature, features a blossoming lilac theme that integrates international aesthetic features while blending classical and modern Chinese art. The medals, titled 'Spirit of Speed', combine the streamlined shape of a racetrack with the emblem …

Torch, Medals, Anthem Unveiled for 9th Asian Winter Games in Harbin
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Torch, Medals, Anthem Unveiled for 9th Asian Winter Games in Harbin

China Daily  

The 9th Asian Winter Games in Harbin unveiled a stunning torch and medals designed to capture the vibrant energy of life in nature. The torch, shaped like a blossoming lilac, incorporates international aesthetic features while blending classical and modern Chinese art. The medals, titled 'Spirit of Speed', combine the streamlined shape of a racetrack with the emblem of the Games, …

Torch, Medals, Anthem Unveiled for 9th Asian Winter Games in Harbin
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Torch, Medals, Anthem Unveiled for 9th Asian Winter Games in Harbin

China Daily  

The 9th Asian Winter Games in Harbin unveiled its torch, medals, and anthem on Wednesday. The torch, designed to capture the vibrant energy of life in nature, features a blossoming lilac theme that integrates international aesthetic features while blending classical and modern Chinese art. The medals, titled 'Spirit of Speed', combine the streamlined shape of a racetrack with the emblem …

Asian Games torch relay highlights dreams in Shaoxing
1 year, 6 months ago

Asian Games torch relay highlights dreams in Shaoxing

China Daily  

Torchbearer Dong Qunying runs in the torch relay of the 19th Asian Games in Shaoxing of Zhejiang province on Monday. HANGZHOU - A 9.7-km torch relay featured historical attractions and modern landmarks of Shaoxing in East China's Zhejiang Province, marking the fourth leg of its campaign for the Hangzhou Asian Games on Monday. To celebrate the Hangzhou Asian Games, Dong …

Asian Games torch relay highlights dreams in Shaoxing
1 year, 6 months ago

Asian Games torch relay highlights dreams in Shaoxing

China Daily  

Torchbearer Dong Qunying runs in the torch relay of the 19th Asian Games in Shaoxing of Zhejiang province on Monday. HANGZHOU - A 9.7-km torch relay featured historical attractions and modern landmarks of Shaoxing in East China's Zhejiang Province, marking the fourth leg of its campaign for the Hangzhou Asian Games on Monday. To celebrate the Hangzhou Asian Games, Dong …

Hangzhou Asian Games Torch Relay To Start On Sep 8 Near Iconic West Lake
1 year, 6 months ago

Hangzhou Asian Games Torch Relay To Start On Sep 8 Near Iconic West Lake

News 18  

The torch relay for the Hangzhou Asian Games is set to commence on September 8 near the iconic West Lake, as announced during a press conference on Wednesday at the Hangzhou Asian Games Main Media Center. READ THIS: Sukhjeet Singh Sets Sights on Helping India Secure Paris Olympics Berth Through Asian Games A total of 2,022 torchbearers will participate in …

Hangzhou Asian Games torch relay to start on Sept 8 near the West Lake
1 year, 6 months ago

Hangzhou Asian Games torch relay to start on Sept 8 near the West Lake

China Daily  

The flame for the Hangzhou 2022 Asian Games was lit at the Archaeological Ruins of Liangzhu City park in Hangzhou, East China's Zhejiang province, on June 15, 2023. HANGZHOU -- The torch relay for the Hangzhou Asian Games is set to commence on Sept 8 near the iconic West Lake, as announced during a press conference on Wednesday at the …

Lighting up the Hangzhou Asian Games
1 year, 7 months ago

Lighting up the Hangzhou Asian Games

China Daily  

Tsering Palzom is among the group of 19 torchbearers at the torch lighting ceremony of the Hangzhou Asian Games at Liangzhu Archaeological Ruins on June 15. CHINA DAILY In 1990, when the 11th Asian Games was going to be held in Beijing — the first time a Chinese city hosted the event — the flame was lit at the foot …

Lighting up the Hangzhou Asian Games
1 year, 7 months ago

Lighting up the Hangzhou Asian Games

China Daily  

Tsering Palzom is among the group of 19 torchbearers at the torch lighting ceremony of the Hangzhou Asian Games at Liangzhu Archaeological Ruins on June 15. CHINA DAILY In 1990, when the 11th Asian Games was going to be held in Beijing — the first time a Chinese city hosted the event — the flame was lit at the foot …

Lighting up the Hangzhou Asian Games
1 year, 7 months ago

Lighting up the Hangzhou Asian Games

China Daily  

Tsering Palzom is among the group of 19 torchbearers at the torch lighting ceremony of the Hangzhou Asian Games at Liangzhu Archaeological Ruins on June 15. CHINA DAILY In 1990, when the 11th Asian Games was going to be held in Beijing — the first time a Chinese city hosted the event — the flame was lit at the foot …

Lighting up the Hangzhou Asian Games
1 year, 7 months ago

Lighting up the Hangzhou Asian Games

China Daily  

Tsering Palzom is among the group of 19 torchbearers at the torch lighting ceremony of the Hangzhou Asian Games at Liangzhu Archaeological Ruins on June 15. CHINA DAILY In 1990, when the 11th Asian Games was going to be held in Beijing — the first time a Chinese city hosted the event — the flame was lit at the foot …

Weather, protest cloud Beijing flame-lighting rehearsal
3 years, 5 months ago

Weather, protest cloud Beijing flame-lighting rehearsal

Associated Press  

ANCIENT OLYMPIA, Greece — A sunburst at the overcast birthplace of the ancient Olympic Games in Greece was too short-lived to light the backup flame for the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics at Sunday’s dress rehearsal. Human rights activists had also staged protests during the flame-lighting ceremony for the 2008 Beijing Summer Games, and disrupted the international torch relay. The women, …

“飞扬”！北京冬奥会、冬残奥会火炬发布
4 years, 1 month ago

“飞扬”！北京冬奥会、冬残奥会火炬发布

China Daily  

2月4日，在北京2022年冬奥会开幕倒计时一周年（the one-year countdown to the opening of the Games）之际，北京冬奥会、冬残奥会火炬“飞扬（Flying）”正式发布。 图片来源：北京冬奥组委官网 The 2022 Olympic torch spirals upward to resemble two overlapping fluttering ribbons. 2022年冬奥会火炬旋转上升，如双色“飞舞丝带”重叠，内部的红色丝带如火焰升起，与外部的银色丝带形成强烈的反差效果。 As the torch turns, the whirling red line hidden in the crack seems to stretch endlessly, representing mankind's relentless pursuit of brightness, peace, excellence and the values promoted by the Olympic Movement. 双色火炬外形极具动感和活力，象征冰火相约，照亮冰雪，温暖世界。 【词汇讲解】 在介绍火炬的象征意义的时候，英文报道经常用到symbolize或represent，这两个词都有“象征”的意思，在这个语境下可以替换使用，比如：A lion symbolizes/represents …

Olympic flame on display in Japan Olympic Museum
4 years, 6 months ago

Olympic flame on display in Japan Olympic Museum

The Hindu  

The Olympic flame is going on display in Tokyo, just a short walk from the new National Stadium where it was supposed to be burning a month ago. RELATED | Tokyo Games postponement presents quandary for ticket buyers The flame was unveiled on Monday at a small ceremony with Yoshiro Mori, the president of the Tokyo Olympics organising committee, and …

Olympic flame arrives in South Korea for 2018 Winter Games[4]- Chinadaily.com.cn
7 years, 4 months ago

Olympic flame arrives in South Korea for 2018 Winter Games[4]- Chinadaily.com.cn

China Daily  

Honorary Ambassador Kim Yu-na and South Korean Prime Minister Lee Nak-yon light the cauldron with the Olympic flame at the Incheon International airport in Incheon, South Korea, on Nov 1, 2017. After dancers released twelve pigeons as symbols of peace, Greek actress Katerina Lehou in her last performance as High Priestess lit the last torch from the cauldron and handed …

PyeongChang 2018 Olympic flame starts journey from Games' birthplace[1]- Chinadaily.com.cn
7 years, 5 months ago

PyeongChang 2018 Olympic flame starts journey from Games' birthplace[1]- Chinadaily.com.cn

China Daily  

Greek actress Katerina Lehou, playing the role of High Priestess with the flame on the torch during the Olympic flame lighting ceremony for the Pyeongchang 2018 Winter Olympics in ancient Olympia, Greece, on Oct 24, 2017. ANCIENT OLYMPIA, Greece - The Olympic Flame that will be burning for the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics started its journey on Tuesday from the …

PyeongChang 2018 Olympic flame starts journey from Games' birthplace[1]- Chinadaily.com.cn
7 years, 5 months ago

PyeongChang 2018 Olympic flame starts journey from Games' birthplace[1]- Chinadaily.com.cn

China Daily  

Greek actress Katerina Lehou, playing the role of High Priestess with the flame on the torch during the Olympic flame lighting ceremony for the Pyeongchang 2018 Winter Olympics in ancient Olympia, Greece, on Oct 24, 2017. ANCIENT OLYMPIA, Greece - The Olympic Flame that will be burning for the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics started its journey on Tuesday from the …

Flame of Chinese National Games lit[1]- Chinadaily.com.cn
7 years, 7 months ago

Flame of Chinese National Games lit[1]- Chinadaily.com.cn

China Daily  

Lyu Xiaojun, 2012 Olympic weightlifting champion, uses a concave mirror to focus the sun's rays to light the torch for the 13th Chinese National Games in Tianjin, Aug 6, 2017. TIANJIN -- The flame for the 13th Chinese National Games was ignited by 2012 Olympic weightlifting champion Lyu Xiaojun on Sunday in Tianjin. China introduced torch ceremony into the National …

Flame for 2008 Beijing Olympic Games is lit
17 years ago

Flame for 2008 Beijing Olympic Games is lit

China Daily  

Updated: 2008-03-24 18:47 Greek actress Maria Nafpliotou, playing the role of the High Priestess, holds the torch aloft at the Olympic Flame-lighting Ceremony for the Beijing Olympic Games in Olympia, Greece March 24, 2008. Video Rogge speech Flame lit Dance at ceremony While much of the trip will be aboard a chartered jet, tens of thousands of torch-bearers, including 19,400 …

Olympic torch will be lit by sun rays
17 years ago

Olympic torch will be lit by sun rays

China Daily  

Olympic torch will be lit by sun rays Updated: 2008-03-17 07:52 The Beijing Olympic torch will be lit by the sun's rays in ancient Olympia, Greece, on March 24, according to the Beijing Organizing Committee for the Games of the XXIX Olympiad. The Olympic flame ritual for this year's Beijing Games torch relay will introduce new elements such as male …

Olympic torch will be lit by sun rays
17 years ago

Olympic torch will be lit by sun rays

China Daily  

Olympic torch will be lit by sun rays Updated: 2008-03-17 07:52 The Beijing Olympic torch will be lit by the sun's rays in ancient Olympia, Greece, on March 24, according to the Beijing Organizing Committee for the Games of the XXIX Olympiad. The Olympic flame ritual for this year's Beijing Games torch relay will introduce new elements such as male …

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