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The torch of the 19th Asian Games features symbols of Chinese culture to celebrate this grand sporting event and convey blessings to the world.
Named the "Eternal Flame," the torch of the 19th Asian Games presents a unique design featuring ancient and modern Chinese cultural elements. /CFP
Named the "Eternal Flame," the 73-centimeter-high torch weighs 1.2 kilograms, and its surface features patterns and motifs from ancient Chinese culture combined with modern design aesthetics.
Among these design elements, the elaborate swirls on the body of the torch were based on the evolution of the Liangzhu culture, which are shaped like dermatoglyphic fingerprint patterns. These patterns end with Chinese knot tassels - distinctive oriental elements that demonstrate the solidarity and unity of the participants in the Asian Games.
The "Jade Cong," a Chinese ritual jade piece which was unearthed at the Archaeological Ruins of Liangzhu City, features intricate patterns. /CFP
Located in the Yangtze River Basin in Hangzhou, the 5,300-year-old Archaeological Ruins of Liangzhu City revealed the ancient urban planning, water conservation, rice cultivation and social hierarchy systems of the region. It was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2019.
An aerial photo shows the Archaeological Ruins of Liangzhu City in Zhejiang Province. /CFP
The site is famous for its abundance of ceremonial jade, silk, ivory and lacquer artifacts unearthed from the burial sites. These rare relics feature exquisitely carved patterns that showcase both the extraordinary craftsmanship of that period and the charm of the Liangzhu culture.
The design of the torch highlights elements of Liangzhu culture, depicting treasures of Chinese heritage while showcasing the wisdom of ancient China to the wider world.
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