Beijing 2008: Olympic Torch Relay Logo & the Olympic Torch

As you all know, every Games, they have their own touch in terms of designs, plans, etc. And since one of the things that I fancy much about the Olympic Games is the Olympic Torch Relay part, it’s quite natural that I’m interested in anything and everything about it. For starteers, Here are a couple of things about it that I’d like to share:

The Olympic Torch Relay Logo

The Logo of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Torch Relay owes much of its inspiration to the traditional concept of “fire phoenix”, and presents the image of two runners holding the Olympic Flame high. As ancient Chinese legend has it, phoenix is the king of all birds, and symbolizes good fortune, eternity, nobility and happiness. The use of the phoenix image in the Torch Relay logo conveys the idea that the Torch Relay will send the best wishes from the Beijing Olympic Games to people all over China and the rest of the world.

More information about the Olympic Torch Relay can be found here.

The Olympic Torch

The torch is 72 centimetres high, weighs 985 grams and is made of aluminium. The torch is of a curved surface form, with etching and anodizing being used during its production. A torch can usually keep burning for approximately 15 minutes in conditions where the flame is 25 to 30 centimetres high in a windless environment. The torch has been produced to withstand winds of up to 65 kilometres per hour and to stay alight in rain up to 50mm an hour. The flame can be identified and photographed in sunshine and areas of extreme brightness. The fuel is propane which is in accordance with environmental guidelines. The material of its form is recyclable.

More information about the Olympic Torch can be found here.

I find it satisfying that I learn from these things, don’t you?