Why is the olympic torch symbolic?
The Olympic flame is lit in front of the ruins of the Temple of Hera in Olympia, shining light on the connection between the ancient Games and the modern Games. An actress playing a high priestess uses a mirror to focus the rays of the sun, igniting a flame. A long relay of runners carrying torches brings it to the site of the Games. The final torch is used to light a cauldron that remains lit until it is put out in the Closing Ceremony.
