The Olympic Torch in Hong Kong

The Olympic Torch hit Chinese soil on Friday, at least that of the territory of Hong Kong. The eight-hour relay was relatively free of protest (as was expected) and criss-crossed the city, using 120 runners, including Hong Kong’s only Olympic golf medal winner, windsurfer Lee Lai-Shan.

Pictured above is the conductor of the Hong Kong Orchestra, Yip Wing-Sie crossing Victoria Harbor with the torch.

^{(photo credit: Newscom)}