Pavilion Features - Spain Pavilion at Expo 2010 Shanghai China
The Spain Pavilion at Expo 2010 Shanghai China is designed to be a hand-weaved wicker basket structure supported by the steel framework inside. "The Basket," as some have dubbed the pavilion, is "dressed" in more than 8,000 wicker panels in brown, beige, and black. Wicker weaving is a tradition in both Spain and China and the pavilion, Spain Pavilion at Expo 2010 Shanghai China, is like a bridge connecting the two nations. The panels were handmade by craftsmen in Shandong Province, each one unique in design.
Pavilion Display - Spain Pavilion at Expo 2010 Shanghai China
The pavilion contains three exhibition halls which will take visitors through the time and space of the development of the cities in Spain with the theme of "From the City of Our Parents to the City of Our Children." The three displays are created by famous Spanish film makers from three decades.
Highlight 1: Chinese Calligraphy
Chinese Calligraphy The design is so specific because the black panels form the shapes of Chinese characters - sun and moon, for instance. It adds more Chinese culture flavor to the pavilion and make the pavilion more artistic.
Highlight 2: Cultural Events
Cultural Events Performance buffs and gourmets will be delighted by the pavilion, Spain Pavilion at Expo 2010 Shanghai China, where they can enjoy authentic flamenco dancing and taste Spanish delicacies. The Spain Pavilion at Expo 2010 Shanghai China will be turned into a gastronomic cabaret that offers a feast to visitors every night by serving authentic delicacies and sizzling shows. The Spanish cultural events include soap bubbles, flamenco dancing, Latin and Spanish music. The daily show will be staged twice, at 6pm and 8pm, in the pavilion's amphitheatre.
Highlight 3: Spanish Delicacies
Spanish Delicacies The ground floor features a tapas bar where people can enjoy gourmet food made with the finest Spanish ingredients.
Source: Spain Pavilion at Expo 2010 Shanghai China at expo2010.cn
The 7th World Exposition : Expo 2010 Shanghai China - The Expo2010 emblem, depicting the image of three people-you, me, him/her holding hands together, symbolizes the big family of mankind. Inspired by the shape of the Chinese character" δΈ–"(meaning the world), the design conveys the organizers' wish to host an Expo which is of global scale and which showcases the diversified urban cultures of the world.
The Expo2010 Mascot, The 7th World Exposition : Expo 2010 Shanghai China, created from a Chinese character meaning people, the mascot "Haibao" embodies the character of Chinese culture.
Spain Pavilion at Expo 2010 Shanghai China
Mali Pavilion at Expo 2010 Shanghai China
Pavilion Features - Mali Pavilion at Expo 2010 Shanghai China
Mali Pavilion tries to illustrate what is a better city: nurtured by the heritage of brilliant ancient civilization, the Malian people of different ethnic groups are strongly united. The pavilion, Mali Pavilio at Expo 2010 Shanghai China, showcases Mali’s culture, arts, handicrafts and tourism resources, as well as the hospitality of the Malian people.
Overview - Mali Pavilion at Expo 2010 Shanghai China
By adopting the colors of soil, forest and the Niger River, the pavilion showcases totem artworks of the Malian culture and the historical architecture complex and displays urban culture of Mali. In the ‘Art Treasures’ area, Mali Pavilion at Expo 2010 Shanghai China, you will see precious local cultural relics: Sudano- Sahelian buildings together with Mali’s modern sculptures. Mali Pavilion will also demonstrate the production processes of Dogon dance’s mask and other splendid handicrafts. Inside a simulated Malian mosque, the production processes of Malian food and the culinary culture will be exhibited. The hospitable Malian people will present their long historical gastronomic tradition. Finally, Mali Pavilion at Expo 2010 Shanghai China, there is a cultural exhibition area, where the colors of soil, savanna, and the Niger River converge. Walking along the bogolan (a traditional Malian handicraft), the transparent blue calico and the batik fabrics, you will learn about the tourism resources and cultural essence of Mali.
Source: Mali Pavilion at Expo 2010 Shanghai China at expo2010.cn
Finland celebrates Pavilion Day Expo 2010
Finnish President Tarja Halonen announced the opening of the Finland Pavilion Day at Expo 2010 Shanghai China this morning at the Expo Center.
Halonen said this year marks the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Finland and China, and China is now Finland's leading trade partner in Asia and fourth-largest partner worldwide. She noted "there is still a lot of potential for growth in cooperation."
Finland hopes to strengthen its cooperation with China and other countries by participating in the Expo and the pavilion, Expo 2010 Shanghai China, "Kirnu" is an example of modern Finnish architecture, design and sustainable building.
China's Minister of Science and Technology Wan Gang said China and Finland has witnessed fruitful cooperation over the years and the Expo would serve as a new platform for the two people to enhance friendship and exchange.
At the ceremony, Finnish artists teamed with their Chinese counterparts to put on performances, which include accordion and pipa (Chinese lute) music along with a dance by the Finnish National Ballet.
The 3,000-square-meter pavilion is in Zone C next to the Denmark Pavilion. Its theme is "Well-being, Competence and Environment."
The day will be packed with music such as pop, jazz, rock, metal and others. The program Expo 2010 Shanghai China includes the Five Corners Quintet, Kimmo Phojonen, Villa Nah, Turisas, Stratovarius, Top Billin and Negative, one of the best known European glam rock bands founded in 1997.
Famous Finnish children's theater Moominpappa at Sea will put on performances with Moomin Valley and Finnish fairy tales. There will be shows at 12pm and 4pm.
The design of "Kirnu" (Giant's Kettle), at Expo 2010 Shanghai China, is inspired by nature and it is surrounded by water.
Source: Expo 2010 Shanghai China, Finland Pavilion at expo2010.cn
Expo 2010 Visitor number hits new record
A total of 350,400 visitors entered the Expo site, Expo 2010 Shanghai China, by 8pm on May 26, 2010 on the Expo's 26th day, bringing the total visitor number to a new high at about 6.07 million since the fair's opening.
The operation of the site, Expo 2010 Shanghai China, was in good order, the organizers announced.
Among the visitors, 139,700 were on group tours, accounting for about 40 percent of yesterday's visitor flow.
The most crowded gates, Expo 2010 Shanghai China, were Shangnan Road, Gaoke Road W., Houtan, and Changqing Road. Houtan received as many as 68,000 visitors, Changqing Road 56,000, and Shangnan Road, Gaoke Road W. about 45,000 each.
Source: Expo 2010 Shanghai China at expo2010.cn : Hu Min
Norway Pavilion Expo 2010 Shanghai China
Pavilion Features - Norway Pavilion Expo 2010 Shanghai China
A forest from Norway is providing a cool experience for visitors to the 2010 World Expo. Norway's pavilion, Norway Pavilion Expo 2010 Shanghai China, with the theme "Norway, powered by nature," was constructed around 15 model trees made from Norway's pine trees and Chinese bamboo. Wood is widely used as a construction material in Norway while bamboo is the traditional construction material in China. The pavilion, Norway Pavilion Expo 2010 Shanghai China, aims to present an impression that Norway is a livable place, Norwegians' harmonious relationship with nature, their reverence for nature and how nature has provoked Norway's inspiration. Norway hopes to dedicate each tree to different cities in China.
Pavilion Display
Rugged coastline, enchanting fjords and amazing glaciers, Norway boasts a storm of spectacular scenery. Cities in Norway are close to nature, which are surrounded by sea, mountains or forests. A visit to the pavilion is a fun journey through coastline, forests, mountains, fjords and Arctic region. If you are longing for an unforgettable and dreamlike journey around the country's breath-taking landscape, the Norwegian Pavilion, Norway Pavilion Expo 2010 Shanghai China, is the right place for you to go.
Pavilion Highlights - Norway Pavilion Expo 2010 Shanghai China
Highlight 1: Eco-friendly Design
The model trees at Norway Pavilion Expo 2010 Shanghai China are covered by a semi-transparent roof and when the sun shines through the roof, it will create the effect of shade or blue skies. The roof is also able to collect solar energy to make the entire pavilion self-sufficient.
Highlight 2: Northern Lights Show
When dark envelops, dreamlike and fantastic northern lights shows will be staged on the roof of the pavilion via projection, and visitors at Norway Pavilion Expo 2010 Shanghai China will be able to enjoy special concerts against the backdrop of lights from the Arctic circle.
Highlight 3: Amazing Journey
Large screens describe how Norwegians use solar, wind and wave energy in the Coastline section. People can watch movies in the Forest section, which will introduce the natural scenery and daily lives of Norwegians, as well as outline its scientific research. The nation's fishing industry is introduced in the Fjord section. And in the North Pole section, Norway Pavilion Expo 2010 Shanghai China, visitors can learn the importance of these wastelands to global climate change. Then, visitors can walk onto a terrace to view the pavilion's scenery.
Highlight 4: Authentic Norwegian Delicacies
At a Norwegian restaurant, Norway Pavilion Expo 2010 Shanghai China, visitors be able to try authentic salmon, reindeer and lamb meats as well as Akvavit, a flavored spirit that is produced in Scandinavia and typically contains 40 percent alcohol. The restaurant will mainly provide the freshest sea food transported from Norway.
Source: For more Norway Pavilion Expo 2010 Shanghai China information, visit expo2010.cn
Finland Pavilion Expo 2010 Shanghai China
Pavilion Features - Finland Pavilion Expo 2010 Shanghai China
The Finland Pavilion "Kirnu", Finland Pavilion Expo 2010 Shanghai China, is surrounded by a lake, appearing to float on the water. Finland Pavilion Expo 2010 Shanghai China has the slogan "Sharing Inspiration," where ideas can meet and mix. The design draws inspiration from Finnish nature. Elements reinterpreted in the pavilion include the shape of small rocks found on coastal islands, the surface of a fish, reflection on water, framed view of the sky and smell of tar on wood.
Pavilion Display
Finland attempts to capture the ideas of freedom, creativity, innovation, community, health and nature in its exhibition. The Exhibition Story, Finland Pavilion Expo 2010 Shanghai China, extends through three spaces: the Welcoming introduces essences of Finland as well as the Virtual Guide (aka Spirit of Finland), accompanying the guest along the exhibition. The second area opens up breathtaking magical landscapes, attached to the foundations of Finland: nature, national character, society, economy, education and culture. The third area of Finland Pavilion Expo 2010 Shanghai China is named City of Dreams, an interactive and beautiful presentation of elements of Better Life, as well as solutions and perspectives Finland wants to share. The architecture of the exhibition is functional and clean, serves as a background to present art, design and high technology. The Finland Pavilion Expo 2010 Shanghai China flooring of best-quality Finnish wood and beautifully lit snow-cave or cloudlike structures in the air connects the spacial elements, along with one of the largest textile artworks in the world on the inner wall. The Story is free of verbal commentary, with only ambient soundscape created by Sibelius-Academy. The elements of balanced, sustainable and enjoyable urban-oriented life are presented in many aspects.
Highlight 1: Hightech and Interactivity
Virtual guides: on the huge animated screen, there are virtual guides who will help the guests to understand the themes and stories by playfully interacting with screen contents, without speaking. Augmented reality: augmented reality technology will be used to create an inspiring experience which brings together many diverse elements of Finland in an exciting interactive adventure. The first public premiere of augmented reality on Nokia's N900 mobile device will be shown in the Finland Pavilion. Interactive electronic artwork: 200 mobile phones will react to passing guest by changing their display colours. The guest may also take his/her snapshot and add it to the artwork; the snapshots are continuously replaced by following guests. KONE Lantern elevator: The KONE Lantern elevator was designed to replicate the effects of a Chinese lantern but with a Finnish twist. The elevator, combining innovative technologies and cutting-edge design, will be a highly visible and integral part of the pavilion both as a functional elevator and an exhibition piece. The elevator, Finland Pavilion Expo 2010 Shanghai China, will feature the latest in RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) technology which will enable the pavilion's VIP guest to access the top floor.
Highlight 2: Sustainable Innovation
The construction materials and methods, Finland Pavilion Expo 2010 Shanghai China, have been selected so that construction generates as few greenhouse gas emissions as possible and the building will be easy to disassemble and rebuild after the Expo. The most innovative construction material of the pavilion is a composite UPM ProFi -shingle based on recycled paper and plastic. 25,000 injection moulded marble white scaly shingles cover the outer facade of the pavilion.
Highlight 3: Finnish Culture and Design
Textile artwork: Blue wall, one of the world's largest textile art work is displayed in the exhibition hall. Sauna: the Finland Pavilion includes a 100-square-meter sauna, which will introduce a typical Finnish sauna to VIP guests. It is the only pavilion that has sauna facilities at the 2010 Expo. Finland is a "sauna country" as the concept originated in the nation. Santa Claus: the visitors will have chance to meet Santa Claus on certain days during Expo. Korvatunturi, the mountain in Finnish Lapland where Santa Claus lives, lies 1000 kilometers north of the capital, Helsinki. He lives there with his wife and hundreds of elves. He glides lightly over the snow in a sleigh drawn by prancing reindeer, with Rudolph in the lead to deliver gifts to children all over the world. Culture Feast : Finland has designed a comprehensive cultural program to promote Finnish music, especially the music for the younger generation of Expo 2010 visitors. On the list are jazz, opera, ballet, symphony, children's drama and some classical types of music.
Source: For more information of Finland Pavilion Expo 2010 Shanghai China, visit expo2010.cn
Mongolia Pavilion at Expo 2010 Shanghai China
Pavilion Features - Mongolia Pavilion at Expo 2010 Shanghai China
The pavilion, Mongolia Pavilion at Expo 2010 Shanghai China, depicts a grassland civilization in urban development and manifests various elements of the grassland culture with unique exhibition items. The floor consisting of three kinds of sand manifests the Inner Mongolian people's wisdom; the contrast between the earliest nomadic habitation and modern cities shows the course of grassland city development in history; the huge tree of quicksand implies environmental changes and expresses the ideal of turning deserts into oases. Visitors can also have a virtual grassland journey on mountain bikes
Source : Mongolia Pavilion at Expo 2010 Shanghai China at expo2010.cn
Republic of Korea Pavilion at Expo 2010 Shanghai China
Pavilion Features - Republic of Korea Pavilion at Expo 2010 Shanghai China
The three-story Republic of Korea Pavilion, Expo 2010 Shanghai China, is composed of 20 basic letters of the ROK alphabet. The pavilion, Expo 2010 Shanghai China, showcases blueprints of future cities along with the country's most advanced technology and traditional culture.
Pavilion Display
ROK's 2010 exhibit features a theme on "Friendly City, Colorful Life." The main exhibition, Expo 2010 Shanghai China, area on the second floor is divided into four sections–culture, technology, humanity and nature, where visitors will experience the current and future urban life of the country.
Highlight 1: Hologram Guides, or "Virtual Friends"
Hologram Guides, or "Virtual Friends" One of the center pieces of the pavilion, Expo 2010 Shanghai China, will feature four hologram guides, including a ROK fashion model, a foreign chef, a lady and an IT engineer. They represent the country's culture, humanity, nature and technology respectively. The "virtual friends" will guide visitors to different thematic exhibition halls, where visitors will experience the current and future urban life of the country.
Highlight 2: Mysterious U-type Channel, Power of Image
Mysterious U-type Channel, Power of Image Visitors will be greeted on the ground with a microscopic view of the capital city Seoul. The iconic buildings and mountains in the city will be shrunk 300 times. When visitors pass through the U-type channel, their images will be projected on the curve walls on both sides, as if they were flying in the sky, or rendering in the green world.
Highlight 3: Korean Style Carnival
Korean Style Carnival Multimedia exhibitions and traditional folk shows within the pavilion, Expo 2010 Shanghai China, are directed by the famous Korean director Kim Seong Soo. The pavilion contains several waterscapes, and a large water stage, where visitors can take a rest and then enjoy the wonderful performances. The pavilion, Expo 2010 Shanghai China, offers various wonderful performances, which include traditional celebration shows, Sino-Korean cultural exchange programs, Korean movie and TV festival, Korean parades and fashion shows.
Source: Republic of Korea Pavilion at Expo 2010 Shanghai China at expo2010.cn
Eritrea Pavilion at Expo 2010 Shanghai
Pavilion Features - Expo 2010 Shanghai China, Eritrea Pavilion
In the pavilion, Expo 2010 Shanghai China, Eritrea Pavilion, the harmonious urban development of Eritrea will be showcased in the following four aspects: social harmony, social justice, environmental protection, and conservation and use of historical heritage. The philosophy and development of urbanization in Eritrea will be displayed by means of posters, slideshows, short films, historical remains, relics, artworks and architecture models.
Highlight 1: Wonderful Life in the Greater Asmara Area
Asmara, which means 'city of balance', is a beautiful, tranquilized and safe city with rich cultural heritage. The pavilion , Expo 2010 Shanghai China, Eritrea Pavilion,is to showcase the progress Asmara and its satellite urban areas have made in infrastructure and social services. Visitors will get to know Asmara’s rich cultural heritage including Byzantine and Islamic culture and the architectures featuring modern decorative art.
Highlight 2: Balance between Humanity and Nature
The pavilion, Expo 2010 Shanghai China, Eritrea Pavilion, showcases in addition Eritrea’s beautiful landscape, measures on environmental improvement, archaeological discoveries, restoration of old railways, and diversified marine life. Eritrea’s advanced technology in environmental protection and its relaxing, harmonious rural life will also be presented to the visitors
Source: Expo 2010 Shanghai China, Eritrea Pavilion at expo2010.cn
