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Symbol that stands for the unity and friendship that exist between Mexico, the United States, and Canada.
"When designing the sculpture, I thought of creating a symbol of light and I came up with the idea of a torch that stands tall to evoke friendship and unity.
I envisioned two tall columns rising and joining at the top in a playful dance to form the torch.
From all angles it reflects the different facets of the relationships between our countries. Sometimes festive, at times complex, at times very strong, but at the end, integrated and harmonious."
SEBASTIAN
Sculptor
A gift from the people and friends of Mexico.
June 27th, 2002
The torches are brought to the gate at the front of the Kurama Temple and piled into a hugh bonfire.
The Olympic torch passing through Parkfields. This was the closest I could get unfortunately, marred by traffic. But you can still just about see the tip of the flame if you look closely.
Invernadero Faustino Miranda at Ciudad Universitaria - Mexico City
greenhouse at the botanic gardens at the UNAM in Mexico City
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Spectators show their Canadian pride from a pedestrian bridge over Kingsway. Love the flag on the hockey stick thing. Olympic Torch relay, crossing from Burnaby to Vancouver, Feb. 11, 2010.
one night a year is Levanger center turned back to ancient times. It is the "Torch Night". The city will be dark, thousands of people gathered at Market Square where the torchlight procession starts. Along the route appear different tableaux.
The Paralympic torch visits Londonfields Lido on Wednesday 29th August 2012, before the opening ceremony at the Olympic Park
Two of the hundreds of torches that took part in the 2007 Up Helly Aa. The Lerwick Up Helly Aa is a fabulous fire festival that takes place on the last Tuesday in January. Around 900 men, all in costume, carry flaming torches and drag a Viking longboat through the streets and then set fire to it by throwing the torches into it. The procession is spectacular and attracts people from all around the world.