The Hong Kong 2009 East Asian Games (EAG) theme song "You are the Legend" was produced by the Radio Television Hong Kong (RTHK), composed by renowned composer, Mr. Peter KAM Pui-tat, and written by Mr. Keith CHAN Siu-kei. Inspired by the Games slogan "Be the Legend", the song aims at promoting the sporting spirit and delivering the wish to athletes to do the best for their countries and mark their names in the history of the Games.
Over 60 singers and disc jockeys joined the recording, including: Jacky CHEUNG, Alan TAM, Hacken LEE, Miriam YEUNG, Andy HUI, Gigi LEUNG, Hins CHEUNG and others. Local elite athletes also showed their support by joining this recording.
The international version "You are the Legend" invited 5 singers from the East Asian Region, including Dadawa from China, Eason Chan from Hong Kong, Kousuke Atari from Japan, Chae Yeon from Korea and Richie Jen from Chinese Taipei. They joined together for the first time to show solidarity with the EAG spirit and for cultural exchange.
Here are the lyrics of the song --- You are the Legend:
Composer: Peter KAM Pui-tat
Lyricist: Keith CHAN Siu-kei
(a1)
Open your eyes
The moment that you've been waiting for
Deep in your heart
There is one dream worth fighting for
(b1)
Breaking the barrier to deliver
Your spirit flying high
To the unseen future
(c1)
You are the Legend, this is your time
You are the light of the stars that shine
Across the sky
Now you are shining with bright light
You are the Legend, the Legend of your life
(a2)
Open your eyes
Watch your dreams fly and soar
Your heart's beating
To show the strength you are having
(b2)
Feel the flame, see the passion burning
Breaking down the walls
With your heart, filled with passion
Salute your rival
And stride towards victory
(c2)
You are the Legend, this is your time
You are the light of the stars that shine
Across the sky
Giving all you've got to win the prize
Standing stronger, feeling alive
You are the Legend, the Legend
(c3)
You are the Legend, this is your time
You are the light of the stars that shine
Across the sky
Giving all you've got to win the prize
Standing stronger, feeling alive
You are the Legend, the Legend of your life
Held once every four years, the East Asian Games (EAG), in fact, is a major event in the Asian international sports arena. The first EAG was held in China (Shanghai) in 1993, followed by Korea (Pusan) in 1997, Japan (Osaka) in 2001 and Macau in 2005. Hong Kong won the hosting right of the 5th East Asian Games of 2009 in November 2003.
The 5th East Asian Games will be held in Hong Kong from 5 - 13 December 2009. Over 3,000 elite athletes will compete for gold medals of 262 competition events under 22 sports, making it the largest international multi-sport event ever held in Hong Kong. Participating places include Chinese Taipei, DPR. Korea, Guam, Hong Kong (China), Japan, Korea, Macau (China), Mongolia and China.
Our slogan "Be the Legend" represents the unique characteristics of athletes and Hong Kong people. All winning athletes will themselves be legends and admired by all.
Our mascots "Dony" & "Ami" adopted fire and lion as creative elements in the design which convey the continuously striving and mutually helping spirit of Hong Kong people highlighted in a Cantonese oldie "Below the Lion Rock". The fireworks pattern on their bodies echoes the emblem, representing people of different races gathering in Hong Kong as well as the cohesive force which brings people of Hong Kong to participate in the Games.
Hong Kong 2009 East Asian Games is more than a sports event. It is the first time for the city to host a large-scale multi-sport international event. It is an important milestone for Hong Kong. Let us all join hands to be part of the Legend and make the Games the most successful EAG in history!
"Be the Legend!"
If you are interested to know more about Hong Kong 2009 East Asian Games, please click its official website at:
http://www.2009eastasiangames.hk
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