Doha Asian Games was held in Qatar, the Arabian country, in 2006. As a volunteer, I gained my first experience of international teamwork, meanwhile generally explored the exotic Arabic culture.
Logo&Mascot: Qatar is a peninsula. It is located in the torried Middle East, has a very long coast line and a large area of desert. Therefore, the logo design of Doha Asian Games (above left) has 3 major elements: red sun, blue ocean and golden desert [Color,Shape&Line]. And as a whole, it looks like a running athlete [Unity&Movement]. The mascot of Doha Asian Games is Arabian Oryx (above right), a species that inhabits Arabian Peninsula. The oryx wears sports vest and trunks which have the same design of the logo[Unity].
Torch Tower&Stadiums: Integrally, the inspiration of the torch tower (above left) comes from oryx's horns [Unity&Shape], decorated by neon lights, so even at night, the tower still vividly shines [Emphasis&Movement]. Doha Asian Games have 2 main stadiums, ourdoor and indoor respectively. Khalifa Stadium (above right top) is where the opening and closing ceremonies were held. There is a metal arch spanning the race field [Space&Line], equiped with lighting and cameras, which can glide along the track[Movement]. This frame enables the overview of the stadium. The indoor stadium (above right bottom) is designed like 2 pearl shells placed towards each other [Shape, Balance&Unity], symbolising the old days of Qatar when people lived on pearl-fishery.
Ceremonies: When the torch was lit on the opening ceremony (above left), the flame inside the circle was glaring, feeling like the Sun [Shape&Color]! While on the closing ceremony, the role of legendary Scheherazade, stood on the totem for Arab - the Moon (above right) [Shape&Color], retelling the fascinating stories of Arabian Nights...
Doha Asian Games was a great opportunity for Qatar to welcome people to its mysterious, yet modernised Arab world! Along with all events and activities, it was not only a successful games, but also a magnificent cultural feast!
* All images are from internet.
Torch Tower&Stadiums: Integrally, the inspiration of the torch tower (above left) comes from oryx's horns [Unity&Shape], decorated by neon lights, so even at night, the tower still vividly shines [Emphasis&Movement]. Doha Asian Games have 2 main stadiums, ourdoor and indoor respectively. Khalifa Stadium (above right top) is where the opening and closing ceremonies were held. There is a metal arch spanning the race field [Space&Line], equiped with lighting and cameras, which can glide along the track[Movement]. This frame enables the overview of the stadium. The indoor stadium (above right bottom) is designed like 2 pearl shells placed towards each other [Shape, Balance&Unity], symbolising the old days of Qatar when people lived on pearl-fishery.
Ceremonies: When the torch was lit on the opening ceremony (above left), the flame inside the circle was glaring, feeling like the Sun [Shape&Color]! While on the closing ceremony, the role of legendary Scheherazade, stood on the totem for Arab - the Moon (above right) [Shape&Color], retelling the fascinating stories of Arabian Nights...
Doha Asian Games was a great opportunity for Qatar to welcome people to its mysterious, yet modernised Arab world! Along with all events and activities, it was not only a successful games, but also a magnificent cultural feast!
* All images are from internet.
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