Olympic Torch Relay 2008

Guide Note:

The Olympic Torch Relay 2008 is scheduled to take place from March 25 to August 8, 2008. Beginning in Olympia, Greece, the torch will travel 85,100 miles, through more than 20 countries before returning to Beijing for the opening ceremonies. Though much of the distance will be covered via airplane, this will be the longest Olympic Torch Relay in history.

Fast Facts:

Torch lit on March 25, 2008
Origin: Olympia, Greece
Duration: 130 days
Distance covered: 85,100 miles
Relay will end on August 8, 2008 in Beijing
The relay will pass through more than 20 countries
Official slogan: Light the Passion Share the Dream
The torch will be carried to the summit of Mount Everest

Protests

From the March 24, 2008 opening ceremony, the torch relay was interrupted by human rights protesters. Olympic Torch Protests stalled ceremonies in Greece, London, Paris, and San Francisco. Security measures have been enacted since these incidents, limiting routes to areas in and around national stadiums and audiences to officials and high profile supporters. Even in the face of reduced access, protests have continued, most notably in New Delhi, which is home to the Dalai Lama and Tibet's government in exile.

Currently in: Canberra
Next stop: Nagano
Also try: 2008 Olympics | China Olympics Protests | Olympic Torch Relay | Olympic Torch Protest

The Mahalo Top 7

The Guardian: Japanese Buddhist Temple Withdrawn From Olympic Torch Route (April 18, 2008)
- "There has been a lot of talk about the Tibet issue and the public opinion is heightening...we are Buddhists just like them. We hear words of concern from many people every day."
Agence France-Presse: Olympic Torch Heads to Asia, Bringing Security Headache (April 15, 2008)
Official Site: The Beijing 2008 Torch Relay
Wikipedia: 2008 Olympic Torch Relay
Google Maps: Torch Relay 2008
Newsblog (The Guardian): What Now for the Olympic Torch? (April 17, 2008)
YouTube Video: Chaos Marks Paris Olympic Torch Relay (Time: 4:45)

Olympic Torch Relay 2008 News

Google News: Olympic Torch Relay 2008
Agence France-Presse: Thailand Prepares for Troubled Olympic Torch Relay (April 18, 2008)
The Independant: India Pulls Off a Peaceful Olympic Torch Relay, by Banning the Public (April 18, 2008)
Antara (Indonesia): Asian Governments Brace for Firebrand Olympic Torch Relay (April 17, 2008)
- "As the Olympic torch procession winds its way to China's neighbors this week and next, regional governments are preparing for the worst while hoping for the best that this controversial relay won't strain relations with Beijing."
Vancouver Sun: Team's Everest Climb Halted for Torch Relay (April 17, 2008)
VOA News: Olympic Torch Relay Trouble-Free in Pakistani Stadium (April 16, 2008)
International Herald Tribune: Torch draws protest fury in London's Olympic run (April 6, 2008)
CNN: Protest as Olympic torch is lit (March 24, 2008)
Daily Mail: Olympic torch lit—but Tibet protesters disrupt ceremony (March 24, 2008)
Agence France-Presse: Tibetan Activists Stage Symbolic Torch Relay in Taiwan (February 24, 2008)
Xinhua News: Chinese Ambassador, Olympic Champion to Join Olympic Torch Relay (February 22, 2008)
Canada.com: Christie Will Not Carry Olympic Torch (February 22, 2008)
Yahoo! Finance: "Beijing 2008 Olympic Torch Relay Components Unveiled" (February 5, 2008)
Xinhua News: Olympic Torch Relay Route Released in Hong Kong (February 1, 2008)
Xinhua News: China Upgrades Weather Service for Torch Relay to Mount Everest (January 31, 2008)
Official Site: Why the Olympic Torch Can Not Pass Through Taipei (September 24, 2007)
CCTV International: 2008 Olympic Torch Relay Planned Route and Torch Design Unveiled (April 27, 2007)

Olympic Torch Relay 2008 Schedule

Official Site: Torch Relay Calendar
March 24: Lighting ceremony
March 24-29: Olympic Torch Greece
March 31: Olympic Torch Beijing
April 2: Olympic Torch Almaty
April 3: Olympic Torch Istanbul
April 5: Olympic Torch St. Petersburg
April 6: Olympic Torch London
April 7: Olympic Torch Paris
April 9: Olympic Torch San Francisco
April 11: Olympic Torch Buenos Aires
April 13: Olympic Torch Dar es Salaam
April 14: Olympic Torch Muscat
April 16: Olympic Torch Islamabad
April 17: Olympic Torch New Delhi
April 19: Olympic Torch Bangkok
April 21: Olympic Torch Kuala Lumpur
April 22: Olympic Torch Jakarta
April 24: Olympic Torch Canberra
April 26: Olympic Torch Nagano
April 27: Olympic Torch Seoul
April 28: Olympic Torch Ho Chi Minh City
May 2: Olympic Torch Hong Kong
May 3: Olympic Torch Macao

Olympic Torch Relay 2008 Blogs and Commentaries

China Economic Review: Chinese Ambassador to Run in London Leg of Torch Relay" (February 26, 2008)
PR Voyager: China Struggling To Shine In Olympic Spotlight (February 25, 2008)
Everest is Ours: Mount Everest North Side: 2008 Preview (August 23, 2007)

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