Meng Peijie, the first torchbearer of the torch relay in Linfen for the second National Youth Games, starts off from Yao Temple in Linfen city, in Shanxi province, on May 14. Folk custom shows -- featuring Weifeng drum and gong performances, yangko (a popular folk dance) and Chinese martial arts -- were organized along the relay route on the day. [Photo/Shanxi Daily] 

Linfen city kicked off the torch relay for the second National Youth Games on May 14. 

The torch relay, which lasts until May 22 in the city, will go through 17 local counties and districts with 400 torchbearers taking part in the event. 

Linfen, a region of military importance since ancient times that is also rich in intangible culture heritage, is responsible for hosting the clay pigeon shooting, figure skating and karate events in the second National Youth Games.