Olympic Flame Lighting Ceremony Tokyo 2020

Join us live from Ancient Olympia, Greece, as the Olympic torch is lit and begins it's journey to Tokyo 2020!


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[nixter]

Greek spirit will never die! The spirit of ancient sport never ceased to inspire the modern Olympic Movement, which is looking for ideological and spiritual connections with Antiquity through the paths of mythology, history and archaeological sites and monuments.... Amazing Greece I love you!

[kmanolakakis]

So proud to be Greek, of my heritage, of my ancestors, of our contributions to the world! Ζήτω η Ελλάς!

[jamessummers]

this is where it began.
this is where it will always begin.

[dayyu]

Originated from the ancient world, torchlighting event is still important now. Love you Olympia, Greece. Peace and nature that s all.

[parmmohan]

An amazing culture and customs. So much beauty and richness. Overwhelming! Thank you Greek people and Greece. You have blessed the entire world.

[HARUKOKATO]

wow the first time I watch this ceremony! Amazing Greece🇬🇷 greetings from Mexico🇲🇽☺️

[the_el_chueco]

From Greece🇬🇷 (as always) to Japan🇯🇵... Hope everyone enjoys the Olympics during this difficult year...

[MsMysticworld]

Imagine, the kind of simplicity of the first Olympics. The vibe.

[懐月堂清英]

Thank you for this, Greek archaeological site and such a beautiful, historical tradition ceremony.🏆 Thought the instruments of harp and flute sounds like very similar to our one of Japanese instruments and it's so magical. absolutely stunning and I love very much. ancient Olympic game continues today! Love from Japan. 🇯🇵

[MillionDollarPersianMDP]

The torch is lit by the sun itself, that's so cool

[streetcat]

The high priestess’s first prayer to Apollo in Ancient Greek is so beautiful .

[ciCCapROSTi]

I really love the dresses of the priestesses. How it flares out so differently from a normal flaring skirt.

[sarakeith]

This is my second time to watch this ceremony.
I love Greece 🇬🇷.
Hi from USA 🇺🇸

[J.J-lk]

Watching this gives a feeling of being part of a global community.

[manospapas]

Beautiful ceremony! Congrats to everyone involved and to Anna Korakaki for being the first female torchbearer in a lighting ceremony in the history of the Olympics!

[antoniapanag]

I live in Olympia and watching it live is amazing

[stavrosbourolias]

Το αρχαίο πνεύμα ποτέ δεν πεθαίνει!! Γιατί είναι αληθινό ωραίο και μεγάλο!!!

[christinebourolias]

In the midst of so much turmoil in the world, the spirit of the Olympic flame validates our humanity and reminds us of those values that mean so much to our heritage and national identity. Ever so proud to be born in this blessed Greece. Ζήτω η

[ProgramRiNzLeR.]

I Always get emotional when i see the Olympic flame. A light under which mankind is reunited, with no worries about politics, races, genders or age.

Long live the Olympic flame.

[eimmisil]

watching this video made me appreciate Olympic games more