Where will the torch of the Asian Games be passed today?

The locations of today's Asian Games torch relay are as follows:

Today, the torch of Hangzhou 19 Asian Games came to Quzhou, Zhejiang, which is known as the thoroughfare of four provinces. The torch relay at Quzhou Station is based on the theme of "Quzhou Ceremony, the Holy Land of Confucius in the South". The route is 8.844 kilometers long, representing a total area of 8,844 square kilometers in Quzhou.

Stick closely to the planning concepts of humanities and history, sports and cities, nature and landscape, and show the world a polite, cultural, interesting and interesting image of Quzhou city.

The design of the whole transmission line takes "from history to the future" as the main line, starting from Zongjiamiao in the south of Kongnan, and passing through Shuitingmen historical and cultural block, Quzhou College, Quzhou Park, Qu Times Innovation Building, Quzhou Culture and Art Center and Government Service Center along the way. Finally, the torch relay ceremony was held in the municipal square.

Connecting Nankong Ancient City with Quzhou Smart New City in series means that the torch relay in Quzhou has come all the way from a profound history, slowly opening a new chapter and blueprint for urban development and moving towards an infinite possible future.

There are 170 torchbearers in Quzhou Station of the torch relay. Among the 70 torch hands selected by Quzhou City, there are 22 representatives of advanced model figures, 38 representatives of grass-roots frontline and 10 representatives of sports workers.

There are well-known public figures such as Olympic gymnastics champions and international tennis stars, as well as advanced models such as "model of the times" and representatives of the 20th National Congress of Quzhou City. Among them, Li Ling, the seventy-sixth generation grandson of Confucius, was the first torchbearer.

Although it is not the host city of the Asian Games, today's torch relay has also ignited a strong atmosphere for Quzhou people to welcome and enjoy the Asian Games, and expressed their good wishes for unity, progress and the future.

Why do you want to pass the torch?

The tradition of lighting the flame in the Olympic Games, torch relay activities and torch lighting ceremony are important parts of the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games, and its origin can be traced back to ancient Greece.

According to legend, the participants in the ancient Olympic Games prayed to Vulcan before the competition, and then lit the torch to start the competition. At that time, this tradition was considered sacred and closely related to ancient Greek culture and religion.

1894, Pierre De Coubertin, the founder of the modern Olympic Games, proposed that the torch relay and the flame lighting ceremony be part of the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games to commemorate the tradition of the ancient Olympic Games and show the strength and unity of the Olympic spirit.

Since then, the torch relay and the lighting ceremony have become the traditional ceremonies of the modern Olympic Games. The significance of the torch relay is mainly to show the spirit and concept of the Olympic Games, and it is also an honor and encouragement to the host country. By passing the torch around the world, more people will participate in the Olympic Games and express their belief in global peace, friendship and unity.

The torch lighting ceremony at the opening ceremony officially announced the start of the Olympic Games, symbolizing that the power of unity, friendship and peace will be displayed in this grand event. At that time, before the opening of the grand event, Greek girls collected fire according to religious ceremonies, and a priest passed the Olympian fire, which symbolizes light, courage and strength, to carefully selected athletes in front of the temple of Zeus.