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Paris Olympic Flame Lighting Ceremony Held in Greece (5)

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On the same day, the flame lighting ceremony for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games was held at the ancient Olympia site in the Peloponnese Peninsula in Greece.

Paris Olympic Flame Lighting Ceremony Held in Greece (5)

On April 16, the actor who played the priestess entered the ceremony. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Li Jing

Paris Olympic Flame Lighting Ceremony Held in Greece (5)

On April 16, the actor who played the priestess entered the ceremony. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Li Jing

Paris Olympic Flame Lighting Ceremony Held in Greece (5)

Actress Mary Minaj (front right), who plays the role of High Priestess, lights a tinder jar during a ceremony on April 16. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Li Jing

Paris Olympic Flame Lighting Ceremony Held in Greece (5)

An actor playing a priestess holds a tinder jar on April 16. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Li Jing

Paris Olympic Flame Lighting Ceremony Held in Greece (5)

Actress Mary Mina, center, who plays the role of the High Priestess, prays during a ceremony on April 16. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Li Jing

Paris Olympic Flame Lighting Ceremony Held in Greece (5)

Actress Mary Mina, center, who plays the role of the High Priestess, prays during a ceremony on April 16. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Li Jing

Paris Olympic Flame Lighting Ceremony Held in Greece (5)

On April 16, actress Mary Mina, who plays the role of the High Priestess, displays the torch during the ceremony. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Li Jing

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