The 2009 East Asian Games torch relay was the torch relay portion prior to the opening of the East Asian Games. It took place on 29 August 2009 on the 100th day countdown to the games.[1] About 500 local schools held torch relay activities from September 2009 to November 2009 prior to the start of the games in December.[2] The torch pipe was designed by HK designer Kan Tai-keung (靳埭強).[2] The relay held the theme "Light the way to the EAG".[3]
Torch
The torch is a curvy cylinder with a square top and round bottom. It resembles the horn of an ox as 2009 is the year of the Ox.[4] They create the patterns of "Lucky Clouds" to put forward the concept of yin and yang. This also convey the message that Hong Kong is a place where the Chinese and Western cultures meet.[4]
^Lcsd.gov.hk. "Lcsd.gov.hkArchived 2010-01-26 at the Wayback Machine." The Hong Kong 2009 East Asian Games 100-day Countdown cum Torch Relay. Retrieved on 2010-01-24.
^ abLcsd.gov.hk. "Lcsd.gov.hkArchived 2010-01-26 at the Wayback Machine." Celebration of the 60th Anniversary of the People's Republic of China – The Hong Kong 2009 East Asian Games 100-day Countdown cum Torch Relay. Retrieved on 2010-01-25.
