MOSCOW, 1 Feb. The «Olympic Truce» mural was unveiled in Beijing on Tuesday, according to the website of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). The ceremony was held in the Olympic Village on Chinese New Year's Day. The event was attended by the head of the IOC, Thomas Bach, and the vice-president of the organizing committee of the Games, Yang Shuan. The concept of the «Light of the World» mural is inspired by traditional Chinese lanterns, symbolizing light, peace and reunion. Athletes and officials are invited to sign it.» This is truly an auspicious moment to unveil the Olympic Truce mural today, Chinese New Year. In the coming days, you will compete with each other. In doing so, you will live peacefully and respectfully under one roof in Olympic Village In this way, you will show us what the world can look like if we all respect the same rules and each other.This is the true Olympic spirit.This is the message of the Olympic Games: unite the world in competition.I invite you to sign on the «Olympic Truce» mural to demonstrate our commitment to the mission of Olympic peace. Today, we call on all political leaders around the world to be committed to this Olympic Truce,» Bach said in his speech. The first Olympic Truce mural was installed in Turin during winter olympic games — 2006.
