The fire is started using the old method of reflecting the sun's rays in a parabolic mirror. Only in this manner can the Olympic flame be lighted. The flame is placed in an urn and carried into the old stadium, where it is presented to the first runner by the high priestess in charge of the process. This ceremony takes place before each race. The torch relay begins on April 6th at the birthplace of athletics in Athens: the Panathenaic Stadium. Over the next two months, the torch will visit all five continents on which the Olympics are held, passing through many cities and countries along the way. At each destination, there will be a public ceremony featuring music, dance, and sport. The last day of the relay is scheduled for August 8th in Rio de Janeiro, where it will be extinguished (although some sources say it might be kept alive as a symbolic beacon of hope) before being transported back to Athens. In conclusion, the torch relay is used to celebrate peace after war, love after hate, and beauty even when life is suffering. It is also believed that if you see the torch go by, it will bring you good luck in both your personal and professional lives.