The Olympic Charter required organisers of the Olympic Games to include a programme of cultural events, to "serve to promote harmonious relations, mutual understanding and friendship among the participants and others attending the Olympic Games".
奥林匹克宪章要求奥林匹克运动会的组织者将文化节目纳入日程, "以促进参赛者和其他出席奥林匹克运动会人之间的和谐关系、相互理解和友谊"。