March 25, Tuesday, is the second day of the Torch Relay for the Beijing Olympic Games. It is also the 187th anniversary of Greek Independence Day.
Starting today, the Greeks entered a week of celebrations. The Greek national flag could be seen along the route of the torch relay and the people looked enthusiastic. Dressed in national costumes, they danced, sharing the joy brought about by the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games.
With smiles on their faces, a group of school girls responded to a reporter's question: "Why did we dance? We danced to welcome the Olympic Torch and celebrate our festival!"
Leaving Mesologi, the last leg of the first day of the torch relay at 9:00 a.m. (GMT+2), the Flame made stops at Amfilochia, Menidi and Arta and arrived at Ioannina at 7:28 p.m. The torchbearers will continue their journey tomorrow again in a festive mode.
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