What is the design concept of the Beijing Olympic torch?

The 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics torch is named "Flying", the torch appearance breaks through the traditional closed shape of the torch, the use of internal and external double-layer spiral design, red and silver gradient, looks like a dancing ribbon is generally exquisite, and very dynamic and vitality.

In terms of construction, the Flying Torch is mainly composed of three parts: the outer ribbon, the inner ribbon and the hydrogen combustion device. Below the torch is an auspicious cloud pattern full of Chinese elements, from the bottom up from the auspicious cloud gradually transition to the snowflake pattern, and finally the Olympic flame burns at the top of the torch. 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic Games emblem is engraved in the middle position of the torch. The torch shell is made of carbon fiber and composite materials, the quality of carbon fiber is only 1/4 of steel, and the strength can reach seven to nine times of steel. The world's first use of carbon fiber and composite materials to make the torch, with high temperature resistance, abrasion resistance, waterproof and anti-fouling characteristics, even in the environment below zero degrees Celsius, will not be cold to the touch. The torch is fueled by hydrogen, which, in addition to being environmentally friendly, ensures that the torch can keep burning under extremely cold conditions.

The Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics torch follows the traditional Chinese philosophy of "Taoism, the law of nature, and the unity of heaven and mankind". Because it is circling upwards, it grows and feels more like a plant, which is unending, constantly sprouting and growing upwards. The use of red and silver as the main color of the torch is a metaphor for ice and fire, symbolizing that the torch will bring "light and warmth" to the world of ice and snow, symbolizing the ice and fire together, passionate, light up the ice and snow, warm the world. The choice of color and the auspicious cloud pattern on the handle also represent the continuation of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. The use of the same color scheme and similar artistic elements as the torch of the 2008 Beijing Olympics is intended to send an auspicious greeting to the world as it did during the Summer Olympics and to showcase the rich Olympic culture in Beijing. The red lines represent the Great Wall, the Winter Olympics ski slopes, and mankind's constant pursuit of light, peace and excellence. The torchbearers are required to connect the two torch "ribbons" in the process of handing over the flame, which symbolizes the vision of the Winter Olympics that different civilizations can communicate and learn from each other, and that the world can know each other better. The torch fuel is consistent with the Beijing Organizing Committee's efforts to organize a "green and high-tech Winter Olympics".