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The priestesses dance in the Archaeological Site of Olympia during a rehearsal

Video. A day in the life of an Olympic lighting ceremony priestess

Updated: 02/12/2025 - 19:21 GMT+1

This week sees the Olympic flame pass from Greece to Italy en route to Milan for the Winter Games. Euronews spent a day behind the scenes with the dancers and actors who perform at the historic lighting ceremony as it's been practised since the start of the movement in Ancient Olympia.

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