Explain the concept of the Olympic Flame and its symbolism in the modern Olympic Games.

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Explain the concept of the Olympic Flame and its symbolism in the modern Olympic Games.

The Olympic Flame is a symbol of the ancient Olympic Games and represents the continuity between the ancient and modern Olympic Games. It is lit using a parabolic mirror and the sun's rays in Olympia, Greece, where the ancient Olympic Games were held. The flame is then carried in a torch relay to the host city of the modern Olympic Games. The lighting of the Olympic Flame during the opening ceremony signifies the start of the Games and symbolizes peace, unity, and the spirit of competition. It also serves as a reminder of the ancient Greek tradition of lighting a sacred flame during the original Olympic Games.