BOCOG Announces Olympic Torch Relay Route for Beijing 2008

Yay! At an impressive ceremony held at the China Millennium Monument in Beijing, they finally announced the Olympic Torch Relay Route that I was looking forward to hearing about.

The relay is expected to last 130 days and cover a distance of 137,000 kilometres, passing through five continents and visiting some of the principal points of the ancient Silk Road. With its theme, “Journey of Harmony”, and its slogan “Light the Passion”, the 2008 Olympic Torch Relay will be an opportunity for BOCOG to share its Olympic message with the world.

Take a look at how the Olympic Torch will look like. “The design of the Torch takes into account Chinese artistic heritage and technological expertise. The design of the aluminum Torch features traditional scrolls and a traditional Chinese design called “Lucky Cloud”. It stands 72 centimeters high and weighs 985 grams.” It’ll be used to transport the flame from Olympia to Beijing. All I’m wondering now is where exactly will pass through — like what countries or cities.

More info on this newsbit at www.olympic.org.