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Explanation
of the Original Design of the 2007 SOWSG Torch |
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The
design of the torch, the Soaring Dragon, was inspired
by Hua Biao (ornamental columns erected in front
of palaces, tombs, etc.). With flying golden dragons
and the meandering Great Wall on its purplish
red handle, the torch implies the unification
of heaven and earth and the harmonious world through
the dragons in the air and the Great Wall on the
land; the golden main body of the torch inherits
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"Eyes," the logo of the 2007
SOWSG on one side, and “Flame of Hope”, the logo of
this year’s Law Enforcement Torch Run, on the other
side. The torch design carries such a message: China
soaring to a harmonious world and the whole world
sharing the same sacred fire of the Special Olympics.
The torch is 40.6 cm long and weighs 1,360 g. The
main body of the torch is made of high-polished alloy
with a composite resin handle; the glass fiber torch
core will use clean liquid fuel and can keep a flame
for up to 40 minutes. Even under hard light, the flame
can still be seen clearly. The torch also has strong
resistance to wind and rain.
According to the provision by Special Olympics Inc.,
Special Olympics Inc. is responsible for the design
and manufacture of the Special Olympics torch. The
torch for the 2007 SOWSG was designed by American
designer Jeff Elliott.
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Explanation
of the Logo of the Law Enforcement Torch Run |
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The visual focus of
the logo, Flame of Hope, is a blazing torch. With
simple lines, a combination of strength and tenderness,
and a strong dynamic feeling, the flame represents
tenderness towards people with intellectual disabilities
from the tough law enforcement members. It also
implies the bravery and confidence of Special
Olympics athletes – “Let me win. But if I cannot
win, let me be brave in the attempt”. Both the
overall logo design and the local torch design
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yellow and blue – with the meaning that
the mixture of three primary colors results in the colorful
natural world. And the Flame of Hope kindles the common
dream of human beings and leads us toward a harmonious
world.
The markings in Chinese and English at the upper and
lower ends of the logo indicate that this is the Law
Enforcement Torch Run to welcome the 2007 SOWSG with
the final leg in China.
According to the requirements by Special Olympics Inc.,
the logo of this Law Enforcement Torch Run is a revision
based on the registered logo of Special Olympics Inc.
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