Theme of the relay is ¡°Journey of Harmony¡±.

The theme embodies the Olympic ideal of ¡®placing sport at the service of the harmonious development of man, with a view to promoting a peaceful society concerned with the preservation of human dignity¡¯. ¡®Harmony¡¯ boasts strong Chinese characteristics, and expresses the traditional Chinese philosophy in pursuit of a balance between man and nature, among people and between man¡¯s body and soul. It also supports Chinese people¡¯s wish of building a harmonious society of enduring peace and common prosperity.