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Introduction:
As a traditional event of the National Games of the People’s Republic of China, the Torch Relay is held in all the provinces, municipalities, autonomous regions and the special administrative regions which will participate in the Games. The organisation of the Torch Relay carries important meaning as it can further promote the 11th National Games in the whole country and build up a strong social atmosphere.
Name of the Activity:
SINOPEC Cup Torch Relay for the 11th National Games of the People’s Republic of China
(中華人民共和國第十一屆運動會中石化杯火炬傳遞活動)
Theme Slogan:
Blessing the Motherland and Joining the Games (祝福祖國 共享全運)
Date and Location of the Activity:
Ceremony of Lighting the Flame
| Date： |
Early August |
Location： |
At the summit of Mount Tai (with the meaning of obtaining the flame of great prosperity and happiness (國泰民安)) |
Launching Ceremony
| Date： |
16 August 2009 (Sunday) |
Location： |
At the square outside the East Gate of the Great Hall of the People in Beijing |
Torch Relay
Stage One - Outside Shandong Province
| Date： |
From 17 August to 16 September 2009 |
Location： |
All provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities of the country, as well as the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and the Macao Special Administrative Region |
Stage Two - Inside Shandong Province
| Date： |
From 17 September to 15 October 2009 |
Location： |
17 cities in Shandong Province |
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