As a sacred symbol, the torch can be traced back to prehistoric times. In Greek history, fire represents creation, rebirth and light. In Greek mythology, fire is a sacred symbol of hephaestus and a gift that Prometheus stole from Zeus.
The Olympic torch relay will stimulate people's understanding of the profound significance of sports and enhance people's awareness of sports. According to the survey report of the World Health Organization, modern medical care only accounts for 8% of human health and longevity, and fitness exercises account for more than 8% of other factors. Therefore, the global relay of the Olympic torch is the general mobilization of national fitness.
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Brief introduction of Beijing Olympic torch:
The torch of Beijing Olympic Games was inspired by the "auspicious clouds" pattern of "origin and harmony". Xiangyun is a representative cultural symbol of China, and its cultural concept has a time span of several thousand years in China. The torch design was inspired by the traditional paper scrolls in China.
Paper is one of the four great inventions in China and spread to the west through the Silk Road. Human civilization spread with the appearance of paper. The application of lacquer red, which originated in the Han Dynasty, on the torch makes it obviously different from the torch design of previous Olympic Games. The contrasting colors of red and silver produce striking visual effects, which is beneficial to various forms of media communication. The torch is divided into upper and lower parts, the auspicious cloud pattern and the three-dimensional relief process design make the whole torch elegant and gorgeous, with rich connotations.
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