The 12th National Traditional Games of Ethnic Minorities of the People's Republic of China is set to commence in Sanya, Hainan province, on Friday. The torch relay event for the Games was held in the city on Sunday, where 107 torchbearers from various industries passed the torch in a relay spanning land, sea and air.

The torch relay started at Haihong Square in Sanya Bay, known as the "Coconut Dream Corridor", a distinctive resort area on the island province. Sanya Bay, one of China's earliest coastal tourism hubs, has been at the forefront of efforts toward establishing an international tourism consumption center.