2008 Summer Olympic was end with the glorious of China's spirit to perform their magnificent wealth and power. Asian nation now makes surprise again, after China, now Indonesia turn. One, will be major element of this event, One Asia, One Spirit, One Unity. It's time for 1stASIAN BEACH GAMES 2008! The purpose of 2008 Summer Olympic is impressed the world with spectacular of China's power. And it's work. But, for Indonesia, the purpose of 2008 Asian Beach Games is to share our nature, our hospitality, and our Bali to entire world people.
Bali, an island with exotic panorama and mistic culture, ready to make history for the first time major event of beach games at Asia. From October 18th to 26th, this event held by Balinese Government, Balinese People, Minister of Culture and Tourism of Indonesia, National Olympic Committee of Indonesia, and Olympic Council of Asia. The opening ceremony has been held in monumental park Garuda Wisnu Kencana in Nusa Dua, Badung. There was no bidding process for Bali to host the inaugural edition of the Asian Beach Games. Although there were six other country that show their interest to host the games, Bali was chosen by acclamation to host the games. It will be the second time for Indonesia to host an Asia level multi-sports event, after Jakarta held the 1962 Asian Games.
The Bali Asian Beach Games Torch Relay started on October 8, 2008 at Mrapen, Grobogan, Central Java which is famous for it's eternal flame. The flame was lit with the aid of natural gas. From Mrapen, the torch was carried to Semarang. In the capital city of Central Java, the torch was carried to the Governor Office by Indonesia's famous sprinter, Suryo Agung Wibowo.
On October 9, 2008, the torch arrived in Jakarta. On the next day, the torch has been paraded from the City Hall to Indonesia's Minister of Youth and Sport Office, and finally arrived at the Istana Merdeka to be given to President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono. On October 10, 2008, the torch headed to Bali for a 9 day inland tour accross 10 regions (1 city and 9 regencies). More than 500 people(45 per district) were involved in the Torch Relay as torchbearer. They came from the sports world: athletes (local, national, and international), coaches, and officials. Besides that, more than 2,000 people participated in the parade. The journey was a showcase of Indonesian culture, especially Balinese traditional art, dance, and music to international audiences.
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