Engineered to be structurally sound, and also representative of the Chinese arts and culture, the Beijing Olympic Torch was technically designed to be beautiful as well as efficient. Created to encompass all of the concepts that were to be associated with the modern Olympics, the Torch was the embodiment of a Green Olympics, a High-tech Olympics, and the People's Olympics as well. Formed from recyclable aluminum for its light-weight and easy-to-manipulate characteristics, the Torch had been created to not only stay aflame for a long period of time, but also to withstand the winds created by natural environment and those created by the torch-runner's speed.
With the concept of a green Olympics in mind, the Chinese technical designers in charge of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Torch made sure that each element that went into the production of the Torch was the most efficient and environmentally sound way to produce the icon. The assignments given to the design companies were based in the key element of preserving environmental well being. Eliminating any risk of pollution, carbon dioxide and water are the only materials that would remain after the burning of the torch.
The Beijing 2008 Olympic Torch also was made to stay alight during rainy conditions, as well as conditions of extreme sun, and still stays visible and photographable. Propane was the fuel chosen to burn in the Olympic Torch because of its more environmentally friendly properties. The Torch, being a showcase for the Chinese arts, had been designed to depict modern illustrations of their current culture that are now seen throughout the country of China.
The technical design that conveys the modern advances and future technologies of China, also illustrates the virtues of balance and harmony that are esteemed the Chinese religions. The paper scroll design and cloud graphics represent these virtues, and are also homage to ancient Chinese teachings, with symbols that are often used in their parables and stories.
Collectible items shaped specifically like the 2008 Olympian Torch are available for a great price. This mini torch is being called "Dancing Fire Lucky Clouds." This torch accommodates easy and safe storage; it is detachable. Dancing Fire Lucky Clouds, when held into comparison beside the actual Olympian Torch, is incredibly similar.
There were only 105,616 Olympic Torch collectibles that had been manufactured, meaning the supply is extremely limited and of great value. Every "Dancing Torch Lucky Clouds" torch replica is accompanied with a genuine guarantee, and an inscription of an authenticity code.
The 2008 Olympic Torch replica item is made from the same material of quality and artistic value as the actual Olympic torch, as reports have stated. This may add to the price of this collectible souvenir, as the strength of mind, spirit, and character, as well as the value of the actual torch is being encased in the shell of this replica one.
Dancing Fire Lucky Clouds and the actual, official Olympic torch are both made out of the same environmentally friendly materials that will prevent the torches from oxygenation; further extending their preservation time. Chinese culture is designed beautiful all over this beautiful and unique, must have 2008 Olympic collectible.
The extreme popularity of the Dancing Fire Lucky Clouds souvenir Olympic torch means that it will be increasingly rare to get your hands on. Most common places on the Internet, such as eBay for example, will not be carrying them. Because of the web sites popularity, the replica would be quick to go. This will only mean that the value of the torch replica will always rise higher and higher through the upcoming years.
It is obvious that the 2008 Olympic Torch is a very special and unique trophy. It is only natural that many would try to replicate it in its greatest entirety because of the sheer significance of the original. The Olympic Torch has always held a very great meaning and representation, as so do the new Dancing Fire Lucky Clouds replicas.