The list of torchbearers for Taizhou Station is Ruan Lingfei, Xu Chengjuan, and Yang Wenjie.
Among them, Yang Wenjie is a senior technician at Zhejiang Xinling Motor Co., Ltd. He established the Yang Wenjie Model Worker Innovation Studio in 2013 and obtained 10 national utility model patents, 10 of which were converted into products. In his spare time, he actively participates in other social welfare activities. He is a key member of the Taizhou Model Worker and Craftsman Service Team. He has been awarded the title of National, Provincial and Municipal Model Worker, Provincial Outstanding Employee, Outstanding "Taizhou Craftsman", City Golden Hammer Award, etc., and was elected as Taizhou Representative to the Fifth Municipal People’s Congress.
The torch at the Taizhou Station of the 19th Asian Games Torch Relay in Hangzhou is called "Tai Ling". It is made in Taizhou and has an exquisite and elegant design. The overall height is 0.68 meters and the net weight is 3kg. It is spray-painted with 3D printing technology and is durable. While being wear-resistant and corrosion-resistant, it is also lighter and more dynamic. When the torchbearer passes the torch, the torchbearer's hand feels comfortable and easy to hold for a long time.
The origin of the torch
The origin of the torch comes from Greek mythology. Prometheus obtained fire from heaven and sent it to the world. According to records, the torch was the symbol of the sacred truce in ancient Greece. The political covenant was conceived when peace messengers traveled throughout Greece to announce the cessation of all hostilities during the Olympic Games, and the first use of the torch is believed to have occurred at the Games in 776 BC. The fiery ashes were kept in the sanctuary of Hestia, the goddess of the hearth, and every four years the best athletes in the land rekindled the ashes into flames.
According to records, the torch was conceived by the political covenant of the Holy Truce in ancient Greece. At that time, peace messengers traveled throughout Greece and announced the cessation of all hostilities during the Olympic Games. The first use of the torch is considered to be in At the Games in 776 BC. The fiery ashes were kept in the sanctuary of Hestia, the goddess of the hearth, and every four years the best athletes in the land rekindled the ashes into flames.