Source: CCTV.com
11-21-2007 08:58
Special Report: 2008 Beijing Olympic Games |
| Scene of the recording (Photo: BOCOG) |
As the World counts down to the 2008 Beijing Olympics, the official song for the Olympic Torch Relay, now has a version sung in English. The performers are the beauties entered in the upcoming Miss World Pageant. They gathered in Beijing to record, "Light the Passion, Share the Dream."
106 Miss World Contestants from over 100 countries and regions got into the recording studio Monday for the sound track recording and the music video for the torch relay song.
The contestants said they were proud to play a part in the recording of the song and in helping to spread the Olympic spirit.
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| Misses hold an Olympic torch.(Photo: BOCOG) |
"Light the Passion, Share the Dream" was composed by renowned musician Chris Babida. It follows the grand style of the earlier Chinese version.
The song will be ready for release in early December. It will debut at the final of the 57th Miss World Pageant in Sanya, Hainan province. The Olympic Torch Relay is set to begin in March.
Editor:Liu Fang
