About the Expo

The exterior of the British Pavilion, called the "Pavilion of Creativity", is composed of a large number of tentacles extending in all directions. Each tentacle has a small colored light source at the top, which looks "like a glowing Box". All building materials are recyclable, and the carbon emissions of the entire building will be zero; the Spanish Pavilion is "woven" from thousands of wickers, and looks like a uniquely shaped basket when viewed from above. The interior of the pavilion mainly uses bamboo and translucent paper as materials, and solar energy is used on the top to save energy; the curtains on the exterior of the Swiss Pavilion are mainly made of soybean fiber, which can both generate electricity and be naturally degraded; the pavilion The top floor will be planted with green grass and dandelions. The audience can take the cable car to the top and smell the fragrance of dandelions up close; the French pavilion is called "Sensual City" and looks like it is floating on the horizontal surface, complementing the Huangpu River. The plan applies high-tech in energy, and the exhibition hall will realize self-supply of energy; the Finnish pavilion just announced has a beautiful name called "Curling", which looks like an island standing in the water from the outside; the Danish pavilion is called "Curling Kettle" "Dream City", the pavilion looks like two overlapping and tilted rings. Several bicycles of various purposes will be placed on the ramps of the upper ring for tourists to use for free inside and outside the hall; in the center of the ring is a lower ring. In the sunken mini seaside square, visitors can play in the water or have a picnic on the lawn around the square, feeling the comfortable atmosphere of Danish life and interpreting Danish fairy tale life. It is said that they will move their "national treasure" - the original mermaid sculpture to Shanghai for display.

Except for the above-mentioned self-built pavilions by foreign countries, China, as the host, also has some unique buildings. The appearance of the China National Pavilion is based on the theme of "Crown of the East". It is in the shape of a bucket arch and is more than 60 meters high. It is majestic. Its design concept can be summarized as: "The crown of the East, the prosperity of China, the granary of the world, and the prosperity of the people." The China Pavilion consists of two parts: the national pavilion and the regional pavilion. The spatial position and orientation of these two parts respectively reflect the Eastern philosophy's understanding of the relationship between "heaven" and "earth". The national pavilion is the "sky", and the sculptural main body - the "Crown of the East" towers high in the middle, forming an open and erect posture; the regional pavilion is the "earth", extending under the national pavilion like a pedestal, forming a A state of solid reliance. This majestic and national-style permanent building forms a sharp contrast with the Oriental Pearl TV Tower, a landmark building of Shanghai-style culture in Pudong.

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The Breathing Japan Pavilion

The Japan Pavilion is a breathing "Silkworm Baby" (Battle Fortress). The light purple Japan Pavilion forms a large semicircular dome. In fact, it is an ultra-light "membrane structure" containing solar power generation devices, making the Japan Pavilion a "breathing" pavilion.

"Teng Tiao Basket" Spanish Pavilion

The Spanish Pavilion is a retro and innovative "rattan basket" building with more than 10,000 square meters of "rattan basket". The walls are decorated with a staggering 12,000 square meters of rattan, reinforced with structural steel supports.

The British Pavilion combines light and shadow

The British Pavilion can be described as the "seed temple" of light and shadow. The British Pavilion is absolutely unforgettable. It breaks through the traditional concept of "framework" in architecture. The biggest highlight is its core part: the "Seed Temple" - a 6-story cube structure with about 60,000 transparent acrylic rods inserted all over the body. These acrylic rods stretch outward and sway gently in the wind. During the day, light shines through the transparent acrylic rods to illuminate the interior of the Seed Temple; at night, their contained light sources illuminate the entire building.

Step 3: Learn how to get to the World Expo

The address of the Shanghai World Expo Park is located on both sides of the Huangpu River. The Puxi part is 1.35 square kilometers and the Pudong part is 3.93 square kilometers. This area is also known as the "source" of Shanghai's industrial history and urban history. It is the place with the highest concentration of Shanghai's industrial heritage, China's earliest national steel enterprise, the earliest foreign yarn mill, the earliest water plant, and the earliest gas heating. Factories...are the earliest imprints of the industrial civilization of the Chinese nation.

Overview On December 3, 2002, China successfully won the right to host the 2010 Shanghai World Expo, achieving a historic breakthrough in the history of World Expos that no developing country has become the host of a comprehensive world expo. The Chinese government has made a solemn commitment to the Bureau International des Expositions regarding the hosting of the World Expo and will fully support the hosting of the 2010 Shanghai World Expo in China. All parts of the country have also provided active support in various ways. In 2003, Shanghai officially launched preparations for the World Expo. However, due to SARS and other objective reasons, the preparations were temporarily affected. After adjustments, work such as organization building, research, and organizing or participating in related activities were carried out. When the Expo organizing organization has not yet been formally established, the original Expo application organization organizes various international seminars and forums, participates in international conferences related to the World Expo, holds large-scale commemorative events, and receives domestic and foreign visiting delegations. Visit and learn. The general public's awareness and understanding of the World Expo continues to increase. (Zhu Hang)

China's 2010 Shanghai World Expo History Review Exhibition and World Expo 150-year History Review Exhibition opened on February 22. The retrospective exhibition and the Huangpu River Coastal Development Anniversary Planning Achievement Exhibition were unveiled at the Shanghai Urban Planning Museum , the countdown clock to the Shanghai World Expo also started at the same time. The World Expo Retrospective Exhibition uses detailed written materials, more than 300 physical objects and more than 400 pictures to review the unforgettable three-year process of applying for the Expo.

The historical retrospective exhibition of the World Expo tells the impact of the World Expo on social development through a series of touching stories. The annual planning results exhibition for the development of both sides of the Huangpu River shows the audience the bright prospects of Shanghai. The exhibition lasts for 3 months. (Zhu Hang)

The Shanghai World Expo delegation attended the 133rd and 134th Member Congresses of the Bureau International des Expositions. On June 3, the Shanghai World Expo delegation attended the 133rd Session of the Bureau International des Expositions. Member Congress, this is the first time Shanghai, China, has made its appearance at the Bureau International des Expositions since it won the right to host the 2010 World Expo. The Chinese government stated at the conference that it would fulfill its commitments when bidding and make all preparations for hosting the 2010 World Expo. The Shanghai World Expo 2010 site has been adjusted compared to the bid plan, and participants are encouraged to build permanent pavilions as exhibition halls for the history, culture, economy and technology of various countries after the World Expo. The Expo site will become a truly international exchange center. From December 9th to 12th, the Bureau International des Expositions held its 134th Congress. Wu Jianmin, former Chinese Ambassador to France, was elected as the new chairman of the International Exhibition Bureau at the meeting. Wu Jianmin is the only candidate for the new chairman recommended by the Chinese government and after full consultation with the permanent representatives of various countries to the International Exhibition Bureau. He is also the first chairman from a developing country in the 75 years since the establishment of the International Exhibition Bureau. His election is the international exhibition community's choice for China, indicating that the international community hopes that an increasingly powerful China will make greater contributions to human progress. The day before the conference, in order to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the founding of the Bureau International des Expositions, the Shanghai Municipal Government presented the "150 Years of World Expo and the 75th Anniversary Exhibition of the International Convention on Exhibitions" to the Bureau International des Expositions. The exhibition covers an area of ??about 200 square meters. With more than 200 precious pictures and more than 20 exquisite models, the exhibition briefly and clearly displays the role of the World Expo in the modern history of mankind, and interprets the history of the World Expo for more than 150 years. On December 11, the handover ceremony was held in Paris. More than 200 people, including Deputy Mayor Bros of Paris, Zhao Jinjun, Chinese Ambassador to France, representatives of member countries of the International Exhibition Bureau and people from all walks of life in France attended the handover ceremony and visited the exhibition. Bureau International des Expositions Chairman Nogues accepted the donation certificate. (Zhu Hang)

The Shanghai World Expo Affairs Coordination Bureau was established. On October 30, the Shanghai World Expo Affairs Coordination Bureau was established, marking the full launch of preparations for the World Expo. This bureau is the day-to-day execution agency for the preparations for the World Expo. Its main responsibilities are: to implement the strategies and guidelines for hosting the Expo determined by the national and Shanghai World Expo leadership bodies; to assist the General Representative of the Chinese Government in contacting the Bureau International des Expositions, member states and participating countries, and to implement its exchanges with participating countries. ; Promote the Shanghai World Expo as a whole, promote investment, exhibitions, and visitors; guide the planning and construction of the World Expo park and the operation of the World Expo. After the establishment of the Shanghai World Expo Bureau, the Shanghai World Expo Application Office was abolished at the same time. The World Expo Bureau performed various responsibilities assigned by the national World Expo organizing agency and actively prepared for the establishment of the Shanghai World Expo Land Reserve Center and Shanghai World Expo (Group) Co., Ltd. Relevant land, funds, venue planning and construction will be market-oriented operations by the two companies under the guidance of the World Expo Bureau. (Zhu Hang)

Shanghai cooperated with the Bureau International des Expositions to organize the "China 2010 Shanghai World Expo Forum". On October 30, the two-day "China 2010 Shanghai World Expo Forum" was held in Shanghai. This is the first time that the Bureau International des Expositions has cooperated with the host city in organizing a seminar during the preparation process of the World Expo. The purpose is to absorb global wisdom through holding forums, provide suggestions for hosting the World Expo, and at the same time show to the world that Shanghai will host a "successful, wonderful, and successful World Expo". Confidence and determination to create an unforgettable World Expo. More than 200 representatives participated in the forum, including the president, secretary-general and vice-president of the Bureau International des Expositions, experts from all continents, representatives of countries competing to host the 2010 World Expo, representatives of the cities hosting the World Expo and reporters from major media around the world. Among them, in addition to representatives from Shanghai, China also has representatives from 15 cities in Jiangsu, Zhejiang and the Yangtze River Delta, as well as the organizer of the Kunming World Expo and the person in charge of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games Organizing Committee. The theme of this forum is "Future-oriented World Expo", which is divided into four topics: World Expo and scientific and technological innovation and human life, and urban economy, and urban culture, and sustainable development. A total of 25 experts and scholars spoke. Wu Qidi, Vice Minister of the Ministry of Education of China, Wu Jianmin, President of the China Foreign Affairs University, Philipson, Honorary Chairman of the Bureau International des Expositions, and Se Wen, Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Bureau International des Expositions, served as the chairs of each thematic group. The forum will be held annually from 2003 until the 2010 Shanghai World Expo. (Zhu Hang)

The fifteenth meeting of the Shanghai Mayor’s International Entrepreneur Advisory Conference was held on November 2. The theme of the conference is "How to run a successful World Expo". This fully demonstrates the importance Shanghai attaches to hosting the World Expo, as well as its international vision and broad thinking in hosting the World Expo. Foreign guests attending this meeting and the deputy mayors of Shanghai participated in thematic discussions and made speeches, which involved an in-depth elaboration of the theme of the 2010 Shanghai World Expo "Better City, Better Life", attracting more participating countries, exhibiting institutions and Tourist promotion strategies, as well as aspects of World Expo venue construction, investment and financing, and special talent training. In addition, Los Certes, Secretary General of the Bureau International des Expositions, was invited to explain on "Successful World Expos". The leaders of the Lisbon Expo and the Hannover Expo respectively planned the follow-up utilization of the World Expo venues and facilities, as well as how to attract more countries to participate in the exhibition and other important issues. To introduce experience.

(Zhu Hang)

Held the 1st anniversary of China’s successful bid to host the 2010 Shanghai World Expo. December 3 is the 1st anniversary of China’s successful bid to host the 2010 Shanghai World Expo. There are still 2,341 days before the opening of the World Expo. Shanghai held a series of commemorative activities. On the evening of December 2, the "Party to Celebrate the First Anniversary of China's World Expo Application" was held at Century Plaza on Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street. Many citizens celebrated the event in Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street. On December 3, the World Expo Bureau held a press conference at the Hongqiao Guest House to collect the World Expo emblem, anthem and slogans from home and abroad, and announced that it would openly recruit outstanding talents from around the world to join the preparations for the World Expo. On the same day, world-famous tenor Andre Bocelli held a solo concert in Shanghai to commemorate the first anniversary of the successful application for the World Expo. (Zhu Hang)

Andre Bocelli's 2003 Shanghai Concert was held to "celebrate the first anniversary of China's successful bid to host the 2010 Shanghai World Expo. Jiaotong University's Standing Night - World-famous tenor Andre Bocelli "Li 2003 Shanghai Concert" was held on December 3 at the Shanghai Grand Stage. Andrea Bocelli's concert lasted about 2 hours and sang 21 songs. Accompanying this performance is the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra, which has a history of more than 100 years. The conductor is Italian conductor Marcello Rutta. Italian soprano Maria Lugia Posi and "Shanghai Daughter" Huang Ying also performed at the concert. The singing voice of Bo Qili, the protagonist of the concert, was beautiful, stretched and penetrating. At the end of the concert, Boqieli sincerely congratulated Shanghai on its successful first anniversary of hosting the 2010 World Expo. At the end of the performance, Boqili accepted the golden key presented by the Shanghai Municipal Government. (Yan Yi)

The copyright protection work of the World Expo has been launched. During the application, preparation and holding of the World Expo, a large number of works with copyright belonging to the World Expo organizer have been produced and will be produced, among which the main ones include: written works, such as the Expo application report , World Expo theme words, posters, slogans, etc.; musical works, such as anthems, etc.; art works, such as emblems, flags, mascots, promotional posters, patterns on commemorative covers, etc.; film and television works, such as promotional videos for the Expo, etc.; Model works, such as World Expo architectural models, etc. In order to effectively protect the intellectual property rights of the World Expo and prevent the infringement of unauthorized use of the World Expo's copyrighted works, in June, the Shanghai Copyright Office registered the copyright for the first batch of 25 works. Overview of the World Expo

The World Expo, referred to as the World Expo, is an international exposition. The World Expo (World watching Meeting, referred to as: World WM) is organized by the government of the host country or the relevant departments entrusted by the government. An international expo with great influence and long history. It has gone through a history of more than a hundred years. It initially focused on the display of fine arts and traditional crafts, and later gradually turned into an exhibition integrating science and technology and industrial technology. It has become a rare place for cultivating industrial talents and enlightening education for ordinary citizens. place.

The venue of the World Exhibition not only displays technology and products, but also is accompanied by colorful performances, charming spectacular scenery, detailed and accurate explanations, and is set up to create a festive atmosphere that cannot be experienced in daily life. The space has become an ideal place for entertainment and consumption by ordinary citizens.

[Edit this paragraph] The history and origin of the World Expo

〖The origin of the World Expo〗

In ancient farming societies, people often celebrated harvests and held religious ceremonies , trading activities were carried out during festive festivals, and later gradually developed into regular, fixed-site, large-scale trade and display gatherings for the purpose of exchanging goods. This was the earliest form of the World Expo.

In the 5th century AD, Persia held the first exhibition that went beyond the function of a market.

In the 18th century, with the continuous emergence of new technologies and products, people gradually thought of holding exhibitions similar to fairs, but only for display and not for sale, with the purpose of promoting and displaying new products and achievements. .

In 1791, the Czech Republic held the first such exhibition in its capital, Prague. With the advancement of science and technology and the development of social productivity, the scale of exhibitions has gradually expanded. The geographical scope of exhibitions has expanded from one place to the whole country, from domestic to foreign countries, until it has developed into a world exposition participated by many countries.

〖History of the World's Fair〗

The 1851 World Exposition of Industry became the world's first world's fair. It was held in Hyde Park, London, the capital of the United Kingdom, and the exhibition period was May 1851. From 01 to October 11, the main content is world culture and industrial technology. The "Great" in its name means great, great, and spectacular in English. Through this expo, Britain showed that after the industrial revolution, Britain's technological achievements are among the best and proud of the world.

The 1867 Paris World Expo already had the prototype of the modern World Expo.

After World War II, people around the world rebuilt their homes on the devastated ruins, and on the basis of restoring production and reviving the economy, the first post-war World Expo was held in Brussels, the capital of Belgium, in 1958, with the theme "Science, Civilization and Humanity." In order to reflect the theme of science, the Brussels World Expo built a spherical pavilion with an atomic energy structure, which represents the symbol of human beings entering a new century of scientific and technological progress. Its unique and novel shape, although it has been almost half a century, has But it’s still vivid in my mind. The splendor and richness of the expo eclipsed almost all previous world expos.

In 1962, a small-scale professional expo "Humanity in the Space Age" was held in Seattle, USA. The fair showcased new advanced technologies, vending machines and monorail railways, making it a huge success.

In 1964, in order to commemorate the 300th anniversary of the founding of New York, New York held another World Expo for the first time. Although the theme was elegant "Toward Peace through Understanding." However, the strong commercial atmosphere of this World Expo made the audience stop and lose the meaning of the commemorative event. The World Expo was held for the first time in Osaka, Japan, in 1970. The Japanese called it the Universal Exposition, which reflected "human progress and harmony" and showed the audience Japan's development and achievements in all aspects after the Tokyo Olympics. Thanks to this Expo, Japan has maintained a strong momentum in its economic development in the next 10 years.

The World Expo was held again in 1985. The venue was Tsukuba, a new city of science and culture more than 50 kilometers away from Tokyo. The theme of the expo is: "Living and Environment Human Home Technology". A year later, Canada held another expo with the theme of "Transportation" to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the founding of Vancouver.

1988 marked the 200th anniversary of the establishment of British settlement in Australia. To commemorate this date, Australia held the World Expo in Brisbane, a city on the eastern Gold Coast. The theme of this expo is "Leisure Life in the Age of Science and Technology". It reflects that human beings enjoy news and entertainment in today's era of extremely advanced science and technology. Countries around the world are making a fuss around this theme, using various contents such as sports, entertainment, tourism, leisure, cooking, gardening, etc. to reflect the richness and variety of human life.

In 1990, a professional international flower and greenery expo was held in Osaka, Japan, with the theme: "Humanity and Nature". The exhibition features world horticulture as a commemorative event celebrating the 100th anniversary of Osaka's "New Beginning". A total of 82 countries participated in this exhibition, and 55 international organizations, Japanese provinces, cities, and large enterprises all set up separate pavilions or booths. Large-scale international horticultural expositions have been held in Asia for hundreds of times and have achieved great success.

In 1992, it was the 500th anniversary of Columbus's discovery of America. To this end, the Spanish government held the World Expo in Seville and named the theme of the Expo's previous World Expos as "The Age of Discovery." The World Expo covers an area of ??4.78 million square meters and is attended by more than 100 countries. With more than 60 million visitors, the China Pavilion exhibited the four major inventions and the Long March series of rockets, and was rated as a "Five-Star Exhibition Hall".

The 1993 Daejeon Expo in South Korea was the first world expo (accredited category) held by a developing country in the world. The theme is: "A new way to take off". The China Pavilion showcases aerospace technology, the Three Gorges Project, etc. It has received 3.5 million visitors, the highest among all pavilions, and was rated as one of the five best pavilions.

1998 World Expo in Lisbon, Portugal. 1998 is the International Year of the Ocean approved by the United Nations, and the theme of the expo is: "Ocean - the wealth of the future".

In 2000, the World Expo in Hannover, Germany, with the theme "Humanity, Nature, Technology", had a total of 172 participating countries and organizations, which was the largest number of participating countries, regions and organizations in the previous World Expo.

The 2005 World Expo in Aichi, Japan, with the theme "Natural Wisdom", was the most recent registered World Expo. The China Pavilion received 5.7 million visitors, making it the pavilion with the largest number of visitors.

The Water Tower is the landmark building of the 2008 Zaragoza World Expo, Spain, and is also the tallest building in the city of Zaragoza. The Water Tower is one of the three theme pavilions in the Expo. It is a place with the theme of "Water, the Source of Life". For this reason, it is also called the Water Tower Pavilion.

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