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Journey of Flame continues in Oghuz, Sheki

26 May 2015 13:23 (UTC+04:00)
Journey of Flame continues in Oghuz, Sheki

By Nigar Orujova

The Flame of Baku 2015 First European Games visited Oghuz and Sheki regions on May 25.

At the symbolic gate of the European Games, the Flame was accepted by teacher of Oghuz city secondary school No. 1, Rafiga Babayeva.

Ten torchbearers then started their 2.3 km long route and carried the Flame into the stadium of the Olympic Sports Complex to the sound of wild applause.

Master of Sports, Araz Umarov lit the Flame of the European Games. The Flame was then transferred to a commemorative lamp that will remain lit in the Olympic Sports Complex until the end of the Games.

The event participants watched a footage highlighting the ceremony of the lighting of the Flame of Baku 2015 First European Games in the Ateshgah Temple which took place on April 26.

The Journey of the Flame is bringing the spirit of Baku Games across Azerbaijan from April 26. In some 48 days, the spirit of Baku 2015 will inspire 60 regions across Azerbaijan, to finally arrive in the magnificent Baku National Stadium on June 12.

To follow the Journey of Flame please visit: baku2015.com/flame.

After Oghuz, the Flame continued its journey to its next destination, Sheki.

The Flame of the European Games started its journey in this ancient region, in the courtyard of the Palace of Sheki Khans, this historical monument dated back to the 18th century.

Today, Sheki is hosting a number of international events and festivals. It is visited by both tourists, and government officials from foreign countries, world-famous figures, renowned scientists, cultural patrons, art lovers, and politicians.

Young activist Sadagat Mammadzade took the torch in the courtyard of the palace, at the symbolic gate of the European Games. Then the Flame was taken to the city center by 10 torchbearers covering a distance of 2.2 km.

The journey of the Flame in Sheki then was followed by the grand festival of fire. An unusual fire show, a colorful concert program performed by music and dance groups were then presented, putting all participants in a festive mood.

The Fire Festival ended with fireworks.

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Nigar Orujova is AzerNews’s staff journalist, follow her on Twitter: @o_nigar

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