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Source: CCTV.com | 05-26-2008 17:36
The Olympic Torch Relay lit up Taizhou earlier Monday. And it's scheduled to get underway in Yangzhou later this afternoon. This will be the Olympic Flame's third and fourth stop in East China's Jiangsu Province.
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| The Olympic torch kicks off its relay on Monday May 26, 2008 in Taizhou, east China''s Jiangsu Province.(Xinhua Photo) |
The Taizhou leg of the torch relay began at the hundred-year-old Taizhou High School.
Ahead of both launching ceremonies, all of the torchbearers and spectators observed a minute of silence to victims of the 8.0-magnitude earthquake in Sichuan Province.
Charity boxes have been placed along the routes to collect donations for those suffering from the earthquake.
The torch relay started at 9 o'clock in the morning, with the first torch bearer being Zhang Yunquan, one of the National Role Models.
The torch passed by a total of 11 bridges in the city, which underline the key feature of Taizhou's landscape: It is embraced by the Dongcheng River and the Fengcheng River.
Monday's relay will cover nearly 23 kilometers with over 200 torchbearers taking part. After passing by Mei Lanfang Memorial Museum and ending at the Taizhou People's Square the flame will set off for Yangzhou at 12:00 noon.
The relay is entitled "Exquisite Yangzhou",and is set to pass through local landmarks and historical spots. It will end at Yangzhou Sports Park.
Editor:Zhang Ning
