The Olympic Cauldron is lit at the end of the Olympic torch relay. Here are some notable people who have lit the cauldron in past Games.
Since 1936, the Olympic torch relay has served as a reminder to the world of the rich-tradition tying the modern Games to the ancient Olympics. Originating in Olympia, Greece, the torch continues to be lit in Greece before traveling through the host country in the months leading up to the Olympics.
While thousands of people take part in the relay as torchbearers, the most memorable moments typically come at the end of the Opening Ceremony when the torch makes its way through the venue and toward the Olympic Cauldron. Despite every host city putting its own spin on the cauldron-lighting ceremony, one thing remains consistent – the fact that it marks the official commencement of the Olympics.
Here is more information about the tradition of the Olympic Cauldron, some notable people who have lit the cauldron in the past and what the world can expect to see in Beijing this year.The Olympic Cauldron is a structure typically placed at the Opening Ceremony venue and indicates the end of the Olympic torch relay. It is typically lit in the middle of the Opening Ceremony and serves as the official start of the Olympic Games.
Similar to the Olympic medals, the Cauldron design is another opportunity for the host city to highlight the ideals of both their country and the Olympic movement at large as well as set the tone for the Games.
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