Denpasar (ANTARA News) - The torch of the Global Human Rights Torch Relay (HRTR), which was ignited in Athens on August 9, 2007 and had passed 17 countries, is expected to arrive in the tourist resort island of Bali on Saturday, a local representative of the event`s organizers said here on Wednesday.
Care for Human Rights Coalition Coordinator Wayan Gelgel said the HRTR torch had passed through 17 countries, including European countries, Australia, New Zealand, the United States and Indonesia.
"The HRTR torch is intended to counterbalance the flame of the Olympic Games to be held in Beijing, China, as part of effort to urge the Chinese government to respect human rights in the true Olympic spirit," he said.
Gelgel said the THRT torch had been carried in relay by athletes from one country to the other with the aim of promoting the spirit of respect for human rights in those countries.
"After arrival in Bali, the HRTR torch will be picked up at Lumintang square and then taken around the city by national and local athletes," he said.
Gelgel said various activities and entertainment events would be held to welcome the torch, among others, humanity orations, theatrical acts, poetry reading and traditional art performances, to be attended by different elements of society.
"We have requested the police to help maintain security and held an audience with Denpasar Mayor Anak Agung Puspayoga. He supports this activity," he said.
After being carried around Denpasar city, the torch would be taken to Batam for transfer to the next country.
The HRTR organizers had called on the Olympic Committee to ensure that the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games would be conducted in true Olympic spirit and embody the principles of the Olympic Charter.
They also called for a guarantee for the rights and safety of all people, including Falun Gong members and human right activists, who wished to attend the Games without fear of being arrested, imprisoned or silenced.(*)
Copyright © 2008 ANTARA
Care for Human Rights Coalition Coordinator Wayan Gelgel said the HRTR torch had passed through 17 countries, including European countries, Australia, New Zealand, the United States and Indonesia.
"The HRTR torch is intended to counterbalance the flame of the Olympic Games to be held in Beijing, China, as part of effort to urge the Chinese government to respect human rights in the true Olympic spirit," he said.
Gelgel said the THRT torch had been carried in relay by athletes from one country to the other with the aim of promoting the spirit of respect for human rights in those countries.
"After arrival in Bali, the HRTR torch will be picked up at Lumintang square and then taken around the city by national and local athletes," he said.
Gelgel said various activities and entertainment events would be held to welcome the torch, among others, humanity orations, theatrical acts, poetry reading and traditional art performances, to be attended by different elements of society.
"We have requested the police to help maintain security and held an audience with Denpasar Mayor Anak Agung Puspayoga. He supports this activity," he said.
After being carried around Denpasar city, the torch would be taken to Batam for transfer to the next country.
The HRTR organizers had called on the Olympic Committee to ensure that the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games would be conducted in true Olympic spirit and embody the principles of the Olympic Charter.
They also called for a guarantee for the rights and safety of all people, including Falun Gong members and human right activists, who wished to attend the Games without fear of being arrested, imprisoned or silenced.(*)
Copyright © 2008 ANTARA
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