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Live: Igniting 19th Asian Games flame at Archaeological Ruins of Liangzhu City
Live: Igniting 19th Asian Games flame at Archaeological Ruins of Liangzhu City

The Asian Games flame is ignited at the Archaeological Ruins of Liangzhu City on June 15 to begin the 100-day countdown to the Hangzhou Asian Games. Liangzhu, which means "isle of beauty in the midst of water" in Chinese, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with a rich cultural history dating back over 5,300 years. Its culture has played an essential role in shaping Chinese civilization and has been a source of inspiration for the design of the torch, mascots and venues for the Games.

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Live: Igniting 19th Asian Games flame at Archaeological Ruins of Liangzhu City

The Asian Games flame is ignited at the Archaeological Ruins of Liangzhu City on June 15 to begin the 100-day countdown to the Hangzhou Asian Games. Liangzhu, which means "isle of beauty in the midst of water" in Chinese, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with a rich cultural history dating back over 5,300 years. Its culture has played an essential role in shaping Chinese civilization and has been a source of inspiration for the design of the torch, mascots and venues for the Games.