The Olympic flame originated from ancient Greek myths and legends. Prometheus, the ancient Greek god, stole the fire from Zeus and brought it to the world in order to save the hungry and cold mankind. Once the fire spreads all over the world, it can never be taken back. Zeus had to stipulate that he must be sacrificed before lighting the flame. According to this myth, a grand lighting ceremony must be held before the opening of the ancient Olympic Games. The priests lit the Olympic flame from the altar, and all the athletes rushed to the torch together. The first three athletes will carry the torch around Greece and tell them to stop all wars and start the four-year Olympic Games.
After the resumption of the modern Olympic movement, Coubertin put forward the proposal of lighting the Olympic flame in 19 12, and the ceremony of lighting the Olympic flame began in 1928. Starting from 1936, the Olympic flame was lit from Olympia, Greece, the hometown of the Olympic Games, and then the torch relay was passed to the host country, which arrived in the host city the day before the opening of the Olympic Games and entered the stadium at the opening ceremony. (Excerpted from Knowledge Encyclopedia-Olympic Flame)
Olympic flame
The Olympic flame originated from ancient Greek mythology. Legend has it that Prometheus once played a trick on Zeus, the king of the gods, and the angry Zeus refused to send fire to mankind. Prometheus, regardless of his own safety, extended the fragrant branches to the flame of the sun and set fire to his upper body. To this end, the ferocious Zeus hanged him on the precipice of Caucasus Mountain and let the eagle peck at his liver. In addition, the exposure of the hot sun and the invasion of wind and rain also made Prometheus suffer a lot. Later, in order to commemorate this mythical hero, people used the torch to transmit and spread fire as a symbol of light, courage and strength.
As early as 776 BC in the ancient Olympic Games, there was a ceremony to light the torch. At that time, a priest with a torch stood in front of the altar in the Olympic sacrifice held in Eurydice, the holy land of ancient Greece. The first runner who reached the finish line won the torch from the priest and lit incense on the altar. He won a high honor. After lighting the torch, people ran in various cities in Greece. They held the torch high and shouted as they ran: stop all fighting and take part in the sports meeting! It is like a majestic command, with supreme authority: even the two sides of the sword and the city-state that fought fiercely laid down their weapons. The modern Olympic Games still follow the tradition of the ancient Olympic Games. When the torch passes through various countries, government officials will greet it. The torch must arrive in the host city one day before the opening of the Olympic Games, and then light the Olympic "flame" when the Congress opens the next day. The "flame" burned until the closing of the conference. The source of the flame, the torch relay, is a fixed ceremony in Berlin 1936 Olympic Games.
1936 On the morning of July 20th, 10, 12 The girls in short white skirts knelt in front of a large condenser to gather sunlight and escorted the first torch to the specially built altar. The torchbearer made a solemn oath and Coubertin delivered an important speech. The flame passed through Greece, Bulgaria, Yugoslavia, Croatia, Austria, Czechoslovakia and Germany, with a total distance of 3,075 kilometers. 3075 athletes from all over the world ran L kilometers 1 1 day and night, and sent the torch to the host country Berlin.
The sacred flame is sacred, and it is a great honor to be chosen to light it. These people are often famous athletes or representatives. For example, in the 18 Olympic Games held in Tokyo in 1964, the flame was lit by a Japanese university athlete aged 19. His birthday was1August 6, 945, which happened to be the day of the atomic bombing in Hiroshima, so he was chosen by the host to light the flame to remind people all over the world of the horror of war and the value of peace.
The Olympic flame is a fire of unity and strength, symbolizing peace, victory and light. Athletes from all over the world are struggling and competing in the Olympic Games under the difficult illumination of the flame. (Excerpted from the emblem of Beijing 2008 Olympic Games for middle school students today 09 04.
The 2008 Beijing Olympic Games is getting closer and closer to us. As the host country, we are both familiar and unfamiliar with the Olympic Games, so I have opened up a new column for you here, hoping to talk to you about the Olympic Games. If you have any questions or comments about the Olympic Games, Bao Xiao welcomes your letter to share with you.
In this issue of the Olympic Encyclopedia, I will introduce the Olympic knowledge about the emblem, slogan and mascot of the Beijing Olympic Games.
Description of the emblem of Beijing 2008 Olympic Games:
(Excerpted from Olympic knowledge)
There is a story behind every emblem. This story is full of enthusiasm and expectation from China and Beijing. This emblem records China's commitment to the world. This is "Dancing Beijing". This is the emblem of the Beijing Olympic Games.
Olympic milestone
"Dancing Beijing" is a milestone of the Olympics. It is a classic China chapter in the Olympic epic, which engraves the spirit of the Chinese nation, writes the meaning of ancient civilization and casts the character of Chinese people. It is concise and profound, showing the evolution and development of a city; It is dignified and romantic, reflecting the thoughts and feelings of a nation. On the way to "Beijing 2008", people will meet in Beijing, get together in China and meet people here.
promise
"Dancing Beijing" is the symbol of China. This "China Seal" engraved the oath of a country with a population of/kloc-0.3 billion and 56 nationalities to the Olympic Movement, witnessed the worship of the Olympic spirit by a nation with ancient civilization and modern style, and showed the aspiration of a future-oriented city to the Olympic ideal. It is a symbol of honesty and a sign of self-confidence. This is a solemn and sacred commitment made by Beijing, the host city of the 29th Olympic Games, to the whole world and mankind. The emblem is based on the creativity of the sages and the image of lithograph, with the theme of "Sincerity, stone opens the door", expressing the respect and sincerity of the people of China for the Olympic Games. When we solemnly print this "Chinese Seal", it means that China in 2008 will show the world a magnificent picture of "peace, friendship and progress" and will play a passionate movement of "swifter, higher and stronger" for all mankind.
hero
"Dancing Beijing" calls for heroes. The Olympic Games is a stage for heroes, miracles and glory. On this stage, every participant is an indispensable role. This powerful and dynamic shape is a life poem written by all participants with enthusiasm, emotion and passion, and an oath of every participant to contribute strength and wisdom to the Olympic Games. Olympic heroes have inherited the essence of combining sports and culture in the Olympic movement. They cheered for Olympic athletes and art.
spirit
Dancing Beijing is an extension of Chinese totem. The running "human" shape represents the beauty and glory of life. Beautiful curves, like the winding body of a dragon, tell the past and future of a civilization; It is like a river, bearing a long history and national glory; It is like blood, surging with the vitality of life. In his dance, the sports connotation of "athlete-centered" and "people-oriented" has been artistically analyzed and sublimated. Sing if you don't say enough; Lack of songs and dances. Vibrant Beijing is looking forward to the carnival in 2008, and the Olympic Games is looking forward to all mankind dancing with it.
invite
"Dancing Beijing" is a kind invitation. The open arms in the emblem show that China is opening its mind and welcoming people from all countries and regions to join the Olympic Games, which is a grand ceremony of "peace, friendship and progress" for mankind. "It's a great pleasure to have friends coming from afar", which is a portrayal of the friendly and hospitable China people's mood and a sincere expression of Beijing. Come to Beijing to learn about the historical features of this city and feel the modern atmosphere of this country. When I came to Beijing, * * * enjoyed every joy of this city and experienced the vitality of this country. Come to Beijing, let's weave a peaceful and beautiful dream together in 2008. (Excerpted from Contemporary Sports, No.26, 2007, original: Olympic Encyclopedia)
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Olympic torch
How many years has the "Olympic Torch" relay ceremony been going on?
In the Olympic Games, the most enthusiastic and exciting scene, when the torch relay at the opening ceremony and the ceremony of lighting the flame on the torch platform are the first time, how many people will be lucky enough to witness this spectacular scene on the spot and regard it as the greatest glory of their lives.
The Olympic torch ceremony has a history of more than 2,700 years, and the Olympic torch relay ceremony began at the 1 1 Olympic Games in Berlin, Germany.
Olympia, the birthplace of the modern Olympic Games, is located on the Peloponnesian Peninsula about 350 kilometers west of Athens, the capital of Greece. There are trees, birds and flowers, beautiful mountains and rivers and elegant scenery here. There are still many touching fairy tales circulating today. According to legend, Mount Olympus in ancient Greece was the habitat of the gods. In order to have a good weather and a good harvest, people sacrifice to the gods once every four years and hold a sprint competition before the sacrifice. Among the athletes, whoever runs to the altar to receive the torch first and lights the flame on the altar in front of Prometheus, the god of fire, is the winner and is regarded as a hero. Since then, the sprint competition has gradually evolved into a sports competition conference, which has become the largest and most attractive activity in the ritual activities. However, the ceremony of lighting the flame has always been accompanied by sports competitions and has become an indispensable ceremony at the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games.
Why can't the torch be extinguished during the Olympic Games?
In previous Olympic Games, the torch on the platform of the stadium has been burning silently throughout the competition. Then, why can't the torch be extinguished during the whole competition?
From 65438 to 0920, the 7th Olympic Games was held in Antwerp, Belgium. In order to commemorate the allied soldiers who died in the First World War, fireworks symbolizing peace were lit at the venue after discussion and approval by the organizing committee. When the gorgeous fireworks burn, the scene is extremely spectacular and solemn. In order to carry forward the Olympic spirit and spread friendship and peace, the International Olympic Committee passed a resolution in 1928, formally stipulating that the opening ceremony should be held with a grand ceremony, and the torch on the torch platform should be lit to symbolize the opening and closing ceremonies. This resolution was implemented in the 9th Olympic Games held in Amsterdam, the Netherlands in the same year. At that time, according to the tradition of the ancient Olympic Games, the sacred torch was lit with a convex lens on the Olympic Mountain in Greece, passing through Greece, Yugoslavia, Austria and Germany and entering the Netherlands. Finally, at the opening ceremony, it entered the venue in Amsterdam at the specified time and lit the flame on the torch tower.
Berlin, Germany 1 1 Olympic Games, the torch officially ushered in the relay. It is believed that athletes greet the torch by relay running, which is conducive to expanding the influence of the Olympic Games and spreading the Olympic spirit. This method is used in future Olympic Games. (Excerpted from Youth Science, No.09, 2004, original text: Olympic Fire)
Olympic torch
How many years has the "Olympic Torch" relay ceremony been going on?
In the Olympic Games, the most enthusiastic and exciting scene, when the torch relay at the opening ceremony and the ceremony of lighting the flame on the torch platform are the first time, how many people will be lucky enough to witness this spectacular scene on the spot and regard it as the greatest glory of their lives.
The Olympic torch ceremony has a history of more than 2,700 years, and the Olympic torch relay ceremony began at the 1 1 Olympic Games in Berlin, Germany.
Olympia, the birthplace of the modern Olympic Games, is located on the Peloponnesian Peninsula about 350 kilometers west of Athens, the capital of Greece. There are trees, birds and flowers, beautiful mountains and rivers and elegant scenery here. There are still many touching fairy tales circulating today. According to legend, Mount Olympus in ancient Greece was the habitat of the gods. In order to have a good weather and a good harvest, people sacrifice to the gods once every four years and hold a sprint competition before the sacrifice. Among the athletes, whoever runs to the altar to receive the torch first and lights the flame on the altar in front of Prometheus, the god of fire, is the winner and is regarded as a hero. Since then, the sprint competition has gradually evolved into a sports competition conference, which has become the largest and most attractive activity in the ritual activities. However, the ceremony of lighting the flame has always been accompanied by sports competitions and has become an indispensable ceremony at the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games.