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Torch

The Games' torch, which takes the form of a blossoming lilac, stands at a height of 735 millimeters, with a diameter at the crown of 115 mm and a grip diameter of 50 mm.

It features colors such as China red, lilac purple and snow white. The outer edge of the torch's combustion chamber is adorned with a cutout snowflake pattern.

When ignited, the torch presents a harmonious blend of ice and fire, highlighting the brilliance and passion of winter sports.

The torch design is further inspired by the Heilongjiang River that flows through its namesake province.

Zhang Junhai, the designer of the torch, and an industrial design teacher from Beijing University of Science and Technology, explained: "I designed the entire torch around the concept of the surging power of water, in a majestic and powerful manner. Therefore, the torch's shape grows upwards from the bottom."

The design theme — "surging" — aims to embody the lively and dynamic energy of nature, symbolizing the vibrancy and passion of the 9th Asian Winter Games.