2009 East Asian Games torch relay
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The 2009 East Asian Games
torch relay was the torch relay portion prior to the opening of the East Asian Games
. It took place on 29 August 2009 on the 100th day countdown to the games. About 500 local schools held torch relay activities from September 2009 to November 2009 prior to the start of the games in December. The torch pipe was designed by HK designer Kan Tai-keung (靳埭強). The relay held the theme "Light the way to the EAG".
of an ox
as 2009 is the year of the ox
. They create the patterns of "Lucky Clouds" to put forward the concept of yin and yang
. This also convey the message that Hong Kong is a place where the Chinese and Western cultures meet.
that travels to Austin Road
and Nathan Road. Then it turns to Salisbury Road
and Tsim Sha Tsui East before reaching the Avenue of Stars
and Kowloon Public Pier
. The bearers then cross Victoria Harbour
by water and reach Expo drive east on the other side of the harbour. It continues to Harbour Road
before going to Expo drive and finish at the Golden Bauhinia Square
with the last torch bearer.
2009 East Asian Games
The 2009 East Asian Games, officially known as the V East Asian Games, was an international multi-sport event that took place in Hong Kong, between 5 December and 13 December 2009. A total of 2,377 athletes from 9 East Asian national competed in 262 events in 22 sports...
torch relay was the torch relay portion prior to the opening of the East Asian Games
East Asian Games
The East Asian Games is a multi-sport event organised by the East Asian Games Association and held every four years since 1993 among athletes from East Asian countries and territories of the Olympic Council of Asia , as well as the Pacific island of Guam, which is a member of the Oceania National...
. It took place on 29 August 2009 on the 100th day countdown to the games. About 500 local schools held torch relay activities from September 2009 to November 2009 prior to the start of the games in December. The torch pipe was designed by HK designer Kan Tai-keung (靳埭強). The relay held the theme "Light the way to the EAG".
Torch
The torch is a curvy cylinder with a square top and round bottom. It resembles the hornHorn (anatomy)
A horn is a pointed projection of the skin on the head of various animals, consisting of a covering of horn surrounding a core of living bone. True horns are found mainly among the ruminant artiodactyls, in the families Antilocapridae and Bovidae...
of an ox
Ox
An ox , also known as a bullock in Australia, New Zealand and India, is a bovine trained as a draft animal. Oxen are commonly castrated adult male cattle; castration makes the animals more tractable...
as 2009 is the year of the ox
Ox (zodiac)
The Ox is one of the 12-year cycle of animals which appear in the Chinese zodiac related to the Chinese calendar. The Year of the Ox is denoted by the earthly branch character 丑...
. They create the patterns of "Lucky Clouds" to put forward the concept of yin and yang
Yin and yang
In Asian philosophy, the concept of yin yang , which is often referred to in the West as "yin and yang", is used to describe how polar opposites or seemingly contrary forces are interconnected and interdependent in the natural world, and how they give rise to each other in turn. Opposites thus only...
. This also convey the message that Hong Kong is a place where the Chinese and Western cultures meet.
Torch relay route
The relay point begins at Kowloon ParkKowloon Park
Kowloon Park is a large public park in Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon Peninsula, Hong Kong. It is managed by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department.-History:...
that travels to Austin Road
Austin Road
Austin Road is a road in Kowloon, Hong Kong. It was named after John Gardiner Austin, Colonial Secretary of Hong Kong from 1868 to 1879.-Location:...
and Nathan Road. Then it turns to Salisbury Road
Salisbury Road, Hong Kong
Salisbury Road is a major road in Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong. It runs parallel to Victoria Harbour, starting from its western end at the Star Ferry Pier, passing by Blackhead Point, to Tsim Sha Tsui East...
and Tsim Sha Tsui East before reaching the Avenue of Stars
Avenue of Stars, Hong Kong
The Avenue of Stars , modelled on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, is located along the Victoria Harbour waterfront in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong. It honours celebrities of the Hong Kong film industry.-History:...
and Kowloon Public Pier
Kowloon Public Pier
Kowloon Public Pier or Tsim Sha Tsui Public Pier is a public pier in Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong. It approaches Hong Kong Cultural Centre and Victoria Harbour. Any ships can freely park at the pier.- History :...
. The bearers then cross Victoria Harbour
Victoria Harbour
Victoria Harbour is a natural landform harbour situated between Hong Kong Island and the Kowloon Peninsula in Hong Kong. The harbour's deep, sheltered waters and strategic location on the South China Sea were instrumental in Hong Kong's establishment as a British colony and its subsequent...
by water and reach Expo drive east on the other side of the harbour. It continues to Harbour Road
Harbour Road
Harbour Road is a road in Wan Chai North, Hong Kong.Harbour Road is home to Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Hong Kong Arts Centre and office buildings, including Central Plaza, Shui On Centre, Sun Hung Kai Centre and Great Eagle Centre.-See also:* List of streets and roads in Hong Kong...
before going to Expo drive and finish at the Golden Bauhinia Square
Golden Bauhinia Square
The Golden Bauhinia Square is an open area in Wan Chai North, Hong Kong. The square was named after the giant statue of a golden Bauhinia blakeana at the centre of the area, situated outside the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, where the ceremonies for the handover of Hong Kong and the...
with the last torch bearer.
Section 1
| Torchbearer | Description |
|---|---|
| Wong Kam-po Wong Kam-po Wong Kam-po BBS MH in Shatin, Hong Kong, is a world champion racing cyclist.-Biography:Wong Kam-po joined the Hong Kong cycling team in 1990. He quit the team after allegedly fighting with a team mate... (黃金寶) |
biker |
| Sherry Tsai (蔡曉慧) | swimmer |
| Wu Siu-hong Wu Siu Hong -External links:**... (胡兆康) |
bowler |
| Lee Wai-lim Lee Wai Lim Lee Wai Lim is a Hong Kong football player, who currently plays as a forward for South China. He joined Tai Po FC in the 2003–04 season. He is the brother of TSW Pegasus player Lee Hong Lim.-Tai Po FC:... (李威廉) |
football player |
| Lam Po-kuen (林寶權) | |
| Matthew Lee Chadwick (蔡明紹) | equestrian |
| Tang Yik-chun (鄧亦峻) | |
| Li Xiao-peng Li Xiaopeng (gymnast) Li Xiaopeng is a male Chinese gymnast, who specializes in parallel bars and vault. He currently holds 16 world titles, more than any other gymnasts in China... (李小鵬) |
gymnast |
| Wang Chen (王晨) | badminton player |
| Eason Chan Eason Chan Eason Chan Yik-shun is a prominent male singer in Hong Kong's music industry. Undoubtedly one of the most dominant male singers in the post-1997 era of Hong Kong music industry. Eason Chan has been praised by Time magazine as a front runner in the next generation of Cantopop... (陳奕迅) |
singer |
| Zhou Mi Zhou Mi Zhou Mi is a Chinese female badminton player. During much of her career she represented the People's Republic of China, but since 2007 she has represented Hong Kong which has a sports program and teams independent from those of the mainland. In 2010 she received a 2 year ban, for failing a drugs... (周蜜) |
badminton player |
| Richie Ren Richie Ren Richie Jen is a Taiwanese singer and actor. He has become extremely popular throughout Asia, particularly in the Chinese-speaking countries. He graduated from the Chinese Culture University's physical education department.-Films:... (任賢齊) |
singer |
| Poon Chi-ho (潘志豪) | basketball player |
| Dadawa Dadawa Dadawa is the artist name of Zhu Zheqin , a singer/songwriter/indie producer, who is well-known for her vocalization. She was born in Guangzhou, Guangdong, China. Dadawa is sometimes referred as the "Chinese Enya" by fans... (朱哲琴) |
singer |
| Joey Yung Joey Yung Joey Yung is a Hong Kong Cantopop singer and actress from Emperor Entertainment Group. She won the prestigious JSG "Most Popular Female Singer" and "Ultimate Best Female Singer - Gold" awards a record breaking six times, thus emerging as one of the premier Cantonese singers in Hong Kong... (容祖兒) |
singer |
| Cheung Hoi-wah (蔣凱華) | |
| Chae Yeon Chae Yeon Lee Chae-Yeon , better known as Chae Yeon, is a Korean pop singer who rose to fame with her hit single "Two of Us" in 2004 and her wave dance style.- Beginning of career :... (蔡妍) |
singer |
| Helen Liu Yee-man (廖伊敏) | |
| Fung Kwok-wai (馮國威) | |
| Chan Yee-ki (陳綺琪) | |
| Fung Wing-see (馮詠施) | |
| Ken Chu Ting-kin (朱鼎健) | |
| Samuel Yu Sum-yee (余心怡) | biker |
| Evelyn Choi (蔡穎恩) | model |
| Yu Wei-li (於偉麗) | |
| Chun Chun-ki (秦駿祺) | |
| Fiona Ma Hei-tung (馬希彤) | |
| Marco Kwok Ho-ting (郭灝霆) | biker |
| Ng Sum-chun (吳森雋) | |
| Mina Ng Min-ning (吳敏寧) | |
| Wong Wing-shan (黃泳珊) | |
| Asghar Ali | |
| Law Yiu-tung (羅耀彤) | |
| Adrian Ma Wai-hing (馬偉卿) | |
| Tie Yana Tie Ya Na Tie Ya Na or Tie Yana is a female table tennis player from Hong Kong, China who won two silver medals at the 2006 Asian Games in the singles and doubles competitions.Tie played for China in the Universiade... (帖雅娜) |
ping pong player |
| Chan Zheng-ming (陳徵明) | |
| Chan Mei-ling (陳美玲) | |
| Fan Chun-yip Fan Chun Yip Fan Chun Yip , with the nickname "zyu1-zai2" , is a goalkeeper and goalkeeping coach for South China, was in the squad of the Hong Kong national football team as a captain, and now has been promoted to become a goalkeeping coach of the national team... (范俊業) |
football player |
| Lo Kwan-yee Lo Kwan Yee Lo Kwan Yee is a professional footballer who currently plays as wingback or midfielder for Hong Kong side Kitchee. He is an attacking midfielder who can operate in central midfield or on the right wing... (盧均宜) |
football player |
| Wong Fai (王輝) | shooter |
| Hacken Lee Hacken Lee Hacken Lee Hak Kan is an award winning Hong Kong based Cantopop singer and lyricist, actor, Master of Ceremonies and Association football sportscaster.-Early years: 1985-1995:... (李克勤) |
singer |
| Li Ching Li Ching Li Ching is a table tennis player from Hong Kong, China. He is best known for the joint silver medal he won for Hong Kong at the Athens Olympic in 2004.-Career:... (李靜) |
ping pong player |
Section 2
| Torchbearer | Description |
|---|---|
| Jeff Wong Chun-kiu (王俊喬) | |
| Leung Ya-yuan (梁雅媛) | |
| Au Ka-yee (區嘉儀) | |
| Chiang Yun-kuen (蔣潤權) | |
| Yau Ka-lam (邱嘉琳) | |
| Yeung Ying-kwan (楊英君) | |
| Jiang Hua-jun (姜華珺) | ping pong player |
| John Hui Kin-yip (許建業) | |
Section 3
| Torchbearer | Description |
|---|---|
| Chiu Chung-hei (趙頌熙) | |
| Choi Tat-ming (蔡達明) | |
| Evelyn Ho Yuk-ling (何玉玲) | |
| Alan Tam Alan Tam Wing Lun Alan Tam, MH is an award-winning Hong Kong Cantopop and English pop singer and actor. During the early 1980s he played a major role in developing the cantopop scene as he was known for singing romantic ballads with modern arrangements. As of 2008, he is still active in the music... (譚詠麟) |
singer |
| Yeung Sau-mei (楊秀美) | volleyball player |
| Cheng Siu-wai Cheng Siu Wai Cheng Siu Wai is a Hong Kong professional football player playing for Hong Kong First Division League club Sun Hei SC. His usual position is striker.-Club career:... (鄭少偉) |
football player |
| Rebecca Chiu Rebecca Chiu Chiu Wing Yin Rebecca , commonly known as Rebecca Chiu, is a female professional squash player from Hong Kong. Her highest world ranking is 13, achieved in October 2007.- External links :* * * *... (趙詠賢) |
squash player |
| Tsui Choi-ho (徐志豪) | |
| Tang Hon-sing (鄧漢昇) | |
| Andres Tung (董卓軒) | |
| Yu Wai-ting (于蕙婷) | |
| Yung Kam-wah (翁金驊) | |
| Annie Au Wing-chi (歐詠芝) | |
| Ko Lai-chak Ko Lai Chak Ko Lai-chak is a table tennis player from Hong Kong, China.He won a silver medal at the 2004 Summer Olympics in the men's doubles alongside Li Ching. At the 2006 Asian Games he won two medals, a gold in the men's doubles again alongside Li Ching; and a bronze in the men's singles tournament and... (高禮澤) |
ping pong player |
| Lee Lai-shan Lee Lai Shan Lee Lai-Shan MBE BBS is a former world champion and Olympic gold medal-winning professional windsurfer from Hong Kong. She is the first and last ever athlete to win an Olympic medal representing Hong Kong, not as part of China... (李麗珊) |
surfer, gold medalist |
See also
- 2009 East Asian Games opening ceremony2009 East Asian Games opening ceremonyThe 2009 East Asian Games opening ceremony was held on December 5, 2009 at Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong. The opening began at 8pm at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre on a floating stage set up at Victoria Harbour. The production team was the same one that ran the 2008 Beijing olympics opening ceremony...
- 2008 Summer Olympics torch relay2008 Summer Olympics torch relayThe 2008 Summer Olympics torch relay was run from March 24 until August 8, 2008, prior to the 2008 Summer Olympics, with the theme of "one world, one dream". Plans for the relay were announced on April 26, 2007, in Beijing, China...
- 2008 Summer Olympics torch relay route2008 Summer Olympics torch relay routeThe 2008 Summer Olympics torch relay route involved 21 countries where the Olympic torch was carried between its lighting in Greece in March 2008 and the Olympic opening ceremony in the host city of Beijing, China in August 2008...
- 2008 Summer Paralympics torch relay2008 Summer Paralympics Torch RelayThe torch relay for the 2008 Summer Paralympic Games was held between August 28 and September 6 in eleven cities, and also included the tomb of Yellow Emperor.- Planned Route :In 2007, the BOCOG announced the torch relay route, composed of three parts:...