The 21st leg of the Beijing torch relay started in Macao on May 3rd, Saturday afternoon. Ho Hau Wah Chief Executive of the Macao Special Administrative Region handed the torch to Leong Hong Man, a local martial arts athlete and also the first torchbearer. The city of Macao was very excited to participate for the first time in the Olympics. According to the Beijing Olympics website, Macao is praised for its "efficiency and meticulousness." The torch began at Macao's Fisherman's Wharf, will pass through 120 relay points across Macao, Taipa, and the Cotai. The 20 kilometer route will explore unique characteristics of East and West along some of Macao's most famous scenic sites, including the A-Ma Temple and the Sai Van Bridge.
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