Asian Winter Games torch relay

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Crowds have gathered in China’s city of Harbin for the torch relay of the 9th Asian Winter Games. Our correspondent Dai Kaiyi reports.   #Harbin #AsianWinterGames #TorchRelay #WinterSports

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00:00A hundred and twenty torchbearers set off on their journey spanning roughly 11 kilometers.

00:05The flames they carry will light up the main cauldron of the opening ceremony of the Asian

00:09Winter Games on February 7th and burn until the games come to a close a week later.

00:18I'm from Macau and it's an honor to be a torchbearer.

00:22Dream of winter, love among Asia.

00:25The torchbearers range from 16 years old to 83.

00:29They come from all walks of life, representing outstanding individuals in their fields and

00:33those who have played a key role in making this edition of the Asian Winter Games possible.

00:42Witnessing the torch relay of the Harbin Asian Winter Games in person is a truly historic

00:47moment.

00:48I feel honored and proud.

00:53Being able to get up close with the torchbearers and even take photos with them is an incredible

00:58experience.

00:59I hope the Asian Winter Games will showcase Harbin's warmth to the world and encourage

01:04more people to visit.

01:08Going beyond just a tradition, the organizers say the torch relay of the Asian Winter Games

01:13is a symbol of peace and friendship, is a way to inspire public excitement and bring

01:18coaches together.

01:19Through this relay, they hope to fully embody the Olympic spirit.

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