Olympic Torch Relay Runs Across Lhasa
The torch relay for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games has run across Lhasa, the capital of China's Tibet Autonomous Region.
The relay in Lhasa began at 9 am on Saturday morning at the square in front of the city's famous garden, the Norbu Lingka.
A minute of silence was observed to remember the victims of the Wenchuan earthquake a month ago. Local authorities say the arrival of the flame is a great boost to the solidarity of the different ethnic groups in the autonomous region.
Qin Yizhi, vice chairman of Tibet Autonomous Region, said, "The passage of the flame across Lhasa will further enhance the patriotism of all ethnic groups and stimulate their enthusiasm to make greater contribution to the social progress in Tibet. Let's stick to the Olympic spirit of peace, friendship and progress and hold high the Olympic torch symbolizing harmony and glory. Wish all the best to our country, and a great success to the Beijing Olympic Games."
The cloudy day cast no shadows over local enthusiasm. The torch was lit and passed over to local leaders, amid cheers and thunderous applause.
The first torch bearer was 72-year-old Gongbo, a noted Tibetan mountaineer. This run featured 156 torchbearers, 75 of them Tibetan. The route covered 9.3 kilometers and ended at Potala Square.
During the two-hour relay, the flame kindled on the top of Mount Qomolangma on May 8th reunited with the main torch.
The next destination for the Olympic torch relay is Qinghai Province.
Gonpo (L), 75-year-old Tibetan mountaineering hero and the first torchbearer, receives the torch from Qin Yizhi, secretary of the Lhasa city committee of the Communist Party of China, during the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games torch relay in Lhasa, capital of southwest China's Tibet Autonomous
About the Author
http://www.tcmadvisory.com/
How to Attach Twofish Lockblocks Bike Torch Mount
 |
 █ NEW Portable 50 Amp Blue 50DX Plasma Cutter Dual Voltage 110 220V █  US $319.99
|
 10 item Accessories Bundle For Galaxy Tab 101 P7500 Lightin Ear HeadsetStylus US $36.24
|
Clear Plastic Sign Holder, Wall Mount, 11 x 17
|
Sale Price: $53.95  |
|
|
 |
Clear Plastic Sign Holder, Wall Mount, 8 1/2 x 11
Sale Price: $36.95 |
 |
Clear Plastic Sign Holder, Wall Mount, 8 1/2 x 11
Sale Price: $36.95 |
 |
Fleshlight Butt Male Masturbator Sex Toy Kit
List Price: |
 |
GOgroove FlexSMART X2 ADVANCED Wireless In-Car Bluetooth FM Transmitter with Charging, Music Control and Hands-Free Calling for ANDROID, iPhone, Blackberry and Windows Smartphones
List Price: |
 |
ReVIVE Series Solar ReStore External Battery Pack with Universal USB Charging Port for Portable Smartphones / E-readers / MP3 Players and More USB Powered Devices
List Price: |
 |
Ultrafire Wf 502b Cree Xml T6 3 Mode Cree Led Flashlight 900 Lumens w/ Integrated Belt Clip
List Price: |
 |
Nebo Redline Tactical Flashlight Strobe S.O.S 220 Lumen #5581
List Price: |
 |
Fenix E21 Flashlight
List Price: |
 |
BlackBerry Visor Mount Bluetooth Speakerphone
List Price: |
Vibrant Transform Focus |
Flashlight Mount for Bike Handlebar
List Price: |
