The host, "The lighting ceremony for the Games of the 29th Olympiad; the hoisting of the Olympic flag."

The lighting ceremony for torch of the Games of the 29th Olympiad begins.

The host, "National Anthem of China; Hoisting of the Chinese Flag."

The host, "National Anthem of Greece: Hoisting of the Greek Flag."

The Mayor of Ancient Olympia, Mr. George Aidonis, gives a speech.

The President of the International Olympic Committee, Mr. Jacques Rogge gives a speech.

Mr. Jacques Rogge wishes the torch relay great success and thanked BOCOG for all its efforts in preparing for the Beijing Olympics.

Hellenic Olympic Committee President Minos Kyriakou gives an address.

He expressed hope that the Flame of the 2008 Olympic Games will spread the Olympic spirit and shine its light on the Beijing Games. He also wished the Games of the 29th Olympiad success.

BOCOG President Liu Qi gives an address.

Liu says that the torch will transmit peace, friendship and hopes and dreams to the people of China and all over the world. Its flame will light up the sky during the Beijing Olympic Games. He expresses hope that the Olympic Flame would light the way to peace, friendship and progress.

The HOC President Minos Kyriakou passes the commemorative pot to BOCOG President Liu Qi.

Now the officials and VIP will proceed to the Temple of Hera. Numerous relics, including a statue of Nike, the Temple of Hera and Hermes of Praxiteles, are located in the sanctuary of Olympia.

Now the priestesses are arriving for the lighting of the flame.

One of the top actresses in Greece, Maria Nafpliotou, has one of the key roles in the ceremony as High Priestess.

The sun's rays and sunshine are an active part of the ceremony. Six priests will perform a dance choreographed especially for this ceremony.

There are 22 priestesses and most of them are students. They've dedicated about 20 hours a week to rehearse this dance that you're seeing now. There will be speaking parts for the actresses as well later.

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