The lighting of the Olympic torch is one of the most anticipated events at every Olympics. An enduring image, this unique ceremony officially welcomes the world to celebrate the Olympic games.
The London Organising Committee partnered with the World Wildlife Foundation to create the one world 2012 principle for a sustainable games. Currently, the world faces unprecedented environmental problems and uncertain financial markets that must be solved. Consider 2012 to be a baseline year in terms of the improvements that must be made.
The lighting of the torch is one of the best kept secrets of the Opening Ceremony. As countries came out in the Parade of Nations, they brought out a bulb of some sort with their athletes. If memory serves correct, one torch ignited five other torches to represent the five continents competing in the games. These five torches lit a sequence to light all 200+ bulbs placed in a circular structure. As this spectacular sight unfolded, the structure slowly raised and came together as one.
The lighting of the London torch represents the fact that each nation can bring something the world needs and that together, we can come together as one to form something singular and powerful.
Olympics, the pinnacle sporting event, is held to represent the ideals of Olympism. As we come together as one planet in 2012 let us have the time to enjoy these games and realize that if we all bring something positive to the world, the world can rise together to be a powerful force.
The London Organising Committee partnered with the World Wildlife Foundation to create the one world 2012 principle for a sustainable games. Currently, the world faces unprecedented environmental problems and uncertain financial markets that must be solved. Consider 2012 to be a baseline year in terms of the improvements that must be made.
The lighting of the torch is one of the best kept secrets of the Opening Ceremony. As countries came out in the Parade of Nations, they brought out a bulb of some sort with their athletes. If memory serves correct, one torch ignited five other torches to represent the five continents competing in the games. These five torches lit a sequence to light all 200+ bulbs placed in a circular structure. As this spectacular sight unfolded, the structure slowly raised and came together as one.
The lighting of the London torch represents the fact that each nation can bring something the world needs and that together, we can come together as one to form something singular and powerful.
Olympics, the pinnacle sporting event, is held to represent the ideals of Olympism. As we come together as one planet in 2012 let us have the time to enjoy these games and realize that if we all bring something positive to the world, the world can rise together to be a powerful force.
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