Rain or shine, spirit of the Olympic Games remains sky high

SHANTOU: Since the Olympic torch set out on its global relay in March, the weather has been a major concern for its host cities and spectators across the world.

Yet, by Saturday night, when the torch completed its leg in Guangdong, the first provincial one I followed as a journalist, bad weather failed to dampen the enthusiasm of all touched by the sacred flame.

Throughout the four days in Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Huizhou and Shantou, this much was clear: Be it cloudy or rainy, spirits were kept high as the torch burned bright.