Clever artistic blending weaves the sails of the Sydney Opera House through the WYD08 logo. It is International in symbolism and authentic in Australian sentiment.
The theme for WYD08 is: "You will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you will be my witnesses" (Acts 1:8).
It highlights the promise made by Jesus to set fire upon the Earth by the power of the Holy Spirit . It is this fire, which "inspires the pilgrims who come to Australia, to believe and witness to Him. " Celebrating World Youth Day
Logo Symbols
- Cross
The cross in the centre of the logo is white. This represents the light of Jesus. There has been a Journey of the Cross & Icon , which will lead into Sydney, the site of this years International celebration. The cross is raised in victory.
- Flames
Tongues of fire have elegant and undulating form as they rise as though they have been fanned by the breath of life, and the gifts of the Holy Spirit.
- Colours
The colours of red, orange and yellow flow throughout the design, symbolising Trinity and Unity.
- Australian Themes
The colours of the Australian outback are parched and earthy. These contrast pleasantly with the blue of the logo. The blue represents the oceans that surround Australia, the waters of Baptism, and the sea of humanity.
- Australian Design
The Sydney Opera House is the symbol of Sydney, the host city for World Youth Day 2008. The sails are interwoven with the other symbols. They bring a familiar cool peacefulness of the seascape to the hot parching flames.
