Flame for 9th Asian Winter Games lit in Harbin
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Updated: 2025-01-20 16:26
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HARBIN - The flame for the Harbin 2025 Asian Winter Games was lit at the Sun Island Scenic Area here on Monday, with 18 days to go before the opening of the Games.
The flame was lit at 11:14 am local time after a brief ceremony opened by a choir of 90 children.
The torch, measuring 735mm in height, features a top diameter of 115mm and a grip diameter of 50mm. Its design, themed "Surging", is inspired by the dynamic energy of nature and life. The design takes the form of a blossoming lilac, integrating colors such as China Red, Lilac Purple, and Snow White, symbolizing the sincerity, warmth, openness, and inclusivity of Heilongjiang province and the characteristics of the host city, Harbin.
