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26. The Journey of the Torch

With the start of the music, the first torchbearer enters from Gate 3 holding high the Olympic torch, and the relay (eight torchbearers in total) goes one full circuit around the Stadium. The last torchbearer will light the Cauldron.

The audience waves silk scarves with the torch cloud pattern to welcome the Olympic torch.

27. The Lighting of the Cauldron

Gymnast Li Ning lights the flame cauldron!

  • Zhan Xugang and Zhang JunTwo torchbearers
  • Passing of the flamePassing of the flame
  • Li Ning carries the flameLi Ning
  • Li makes his way to the cauldronHeading to cauldron
  • The Olympic flame litThe Olympic flame lit