April 06 2008
Beijing Olympic Torch Is Like A Pair Of Chopstick
Previously, I introduced about the Beijing Olympic Mascots and competition’s stadiums! This time, I would like to introduce you the Beijing 2008 Olympic Torch! I think most of you have seen the design of the Beijing Olympic torch! What was thinking about after you have seen it??? What it looks like? It is exactly look like a pair of chopstick, isn’t it? Although, it looks like a pair of chopstick, but I believe there are a lot of meaning and characteristic inside there!
The Beijing Olympic Torch boasts strong Chinese characteristics, and showcases Chinese design and technical capabilities. It embodies the concepts of a Green Olympics, a High-tech Olympics and the People’s Olympics.
The Key Facts about the Torch
The torch is 72 centimetres high, weighs 985 grams and is made of aluminium. The torch is of a curved surface form, with etching and anodizing being used during its production. A torch can usually keep burning for approximately 15 minutes in conditions where the flame is 25 to 30 centimetres high in a windless environment. The torch has been produced to withstand winds of up to 65 kilometres per hour and to stay alight in rain up to 50mm an hour. The flame can be identified and photographed in sunshine and areas of extreme brightness. The fuel is propane which is in accordance with environmental guidelines. The material of its form is recyclable.
If you wish to watch the Beijing Olympic Torch in a 3D way please click here!
P/S: By the way, I heard somebody said that the Olympic fire is came from the heat radiation of the Sun! Is it correct? Please leave your comment if you know the exactly answer! Thanks!!!
Nice post! And yes the flame is ignited by parabolic mirrors focusing the beams from the Sun.
I think it is to symbolise the flame Prometheus stole from Zeus and gave it to men.
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