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The Torch Relay of Beijing Olympic Games presenting civilized elegance of Nanjing
www.odtn.com 2008-6-4 16:04:48

The Torch Relay of Beijing Olympic Games in Nanjing sprinkled peace and friendship, inspiration and love on Nanjing. Besides 208 torchbearers, there were thousand of "torchbearers" who transferred civilization in front of TV screens. 7.4 million Nanjing residents "walked" 12.9-kilometer-long transfer journey with passionate and civilized mental.

"Passionate, civilized and orderly"¡ªIt is the appraisal of vice director general Xiaotian of National Sport Bureau on torch relay in Nanjing.

Audiences on the scene: "We are 'torchbearers' who transfer civilization"

In the morning of May 27, 208 "torchbearers" achieved the task of torch relay in Nanjing. Nanjing residents presented the other connotation with ardor and civilization. A student on the scene said: "We are not only audiences of torch relay, but also 'torchbearers' who transfer love and civilization."

John and Pay is American young couple. They study Chinese in Nanjing University. They brought two sons to come to Caochangmen Street to welcome Olympic Flame. When they saw the Olympic Flame, they said excitedly: "I love Olympic Games, I love Nanjing!"

Torchbearers: "Never forget passionate and civilized Nanjing residents"

Torch relay in Nanjing presented the harmonious civilization of philanthropism city. Torchbearers said: "Those audiences who cheered are great."

The 79th torchbearer, Zha Changding from Lianyungang Bureau of Sport ran in Yangzijiang Street. He said:"I saw many residents waved national flags and shouted slogans. I waved hands to them. I will never forget these passionate and civilized residents."

After the end of torch relay, president Jinchao of Nanjing Xiaguan Sport School was called the "degage torchbearer". But he said the "contribution" should belong to audiences on the scene. "I can feel audiences are maintaining an order. The consciousness includes the ardor, civilization and respect to Olympic."

From:ODTN.com Editor:Lois   
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