The Olympic flame landed in Hong Kong on April 30, with 100 days to go before the opening of the Games. It was the first stop on Chinese soil for the symbol of "peace, friendship, hope," after a tumultuous trip around the world, crossing five continents and 19 cities.
The theme song for the torch relays of the 2008 Olympics and Paralympics--Light the Passion, Share the Dream-was released the same day.
Both events marked a final push toward the Beijing Olympics, which China has been waiting for with bated breath.