北京冬奥会三分钟英语介绍
The opening day of the 2022 Winter Olympics coincides with the “Beginning of Spring”, which is the first of the 24 solar terms of the year. The 24 solar terms represent the cycle of time in a year and the way we interact with nature as well as the world. It is used to count down the last seconds before the ceremony, reflecting the Chinese people’s understanding of time. This coincidence also means Chinese people will embrace a new year with friends around the world together. This kind of \" Chinese romance\" has been greatly praised by netizens.
After the Parade of Nations, those snowflakes were connected together into a larger flake that formed the Olympic cauldron. The larger sculpture featured olive branches in a symbol of peace.
The athletes were led into the arena by placard carriers in tiger-head hats. Each placard was designed to look like a glowing snowflake. The illuminated snowflake was a recurring symbol inspired by a Li Bai poem.
After the Parade of Nations, those snowflakes were connected together into a larger flake that formed the Olympic cauldron. The larger sculpture featured olive branches in a symbol of peace. It is said that the design of these “snowflakes” have gone through more than 300 drafts and revisions over nearly three years.
Instead of a blazing fire burning in the cauldron, this time, the Olympic flame was dancing lightly in the air at the heart of the cauldron. The innovation of the
lighting ceremonyrepresents China's commitment to an eco-friendly and low carbon footprint, in line with the principle of hosting a \"green, inclusive, open and clean\" Games.
