China World Expo 2010 Pictures

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China World Expo 2010 Pictures

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Russia has constructed a pavilion at an expo for the first time in 30 years.

 

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Australia's ochre red pavilion attests to its critically important relationship with China, its largest trading partner. The three story pavilion was constructed on a 4,800 square meter site. The facade of the structure is composed of weathered steel, which has oxidized in the months preceding the expo's opening. The red ochre color is meant to represent the "red center" desert regions of central Australia.

The pavilion cost AU$83 million, the most Australia has ever allocated for a pavilion in history. AU$6 million of the total cost was contributed by the state of Victoria, whose largest foreign trading partner is China.

The mascot of the Australia pavilion is Peng Peng, a kookaburra.

 

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Canada

Canada was the first country to sign a contract agreeing to open an exhibition at Expo 2010.[33] The 6,000-square-meter Canada Pavilion, which is covered in polished steel and cedar,[34] features an exhibition themed "The Living City: Inclusive, Sustainable, Creative." Canadian officials expect to welcome up to 5.5 million people[33] or 30,000 visitors per day, during the six-month Expo period. Canada hired Mark Rowswell, who is known as Dashan in China, to be the pavilion's general manager.[34]

The overall budget for the Canadian pavilion will be 45 million Canadian dollars (US$43.57 million).[citation needed] Cirque du Soleil designed the concept for the pavilion[34] and will also create public performances, organize cultural programs[34] and develop strategic corporate alliances for the pavilion. The pavilion is anchored by an open public place and surrounded by three large, wooden, curved structures.[33] The square will be a performing area, with performances by Cirque du Soleil.[33] Part of the pavilion's exterior walls are covered by a special kind of greenery and rainwater will be collected by a drainage system for use inside the pavilion.

Montreal and Vancouver were chosen to exhibit within the Urban Best Practices Area showcase of the pavilion.[33] Montreal will showcase the transformation of Saint Michel from a landfill to a green area, while Vancouver's exhibit is called "Cultural Heritage and Livable City: From Expo 1986 to 2010 Winter Olympics."[33]

A restaurant in the pavilion serves Moosehead Beer and poutine.[27] A corporate boardroom was constructed by Bombardier Inc., and a V.I.P. suite for business dealings is sponsored by the Power Corporation of Canada.[27]

 

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China
China pavilion

The Chinese national pavilion is the largest of its kind at the Expo[28] and most expensive, costing an estimated US$220 million.[27] The 63-meter high pavilion, the tallest structure at the Expo, is called "The Crown of the East," as it is meant to resemble an ancient Chinese crown.[27] The chief architect of the pavilion is He Jingtang.[35]

 

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Denmark

The Danish national pavilion will showcase sustainability on climate and energy solutions along with architecture and design.[36] The architectural company, Bjarke Ingels Group, designed Denmark's spiral-shaped pavilion.

The pavilion's centerpiece is The Little Mermaid, marking the first time that the iconic statue has left Copenhagen.[37] The Little Mermaid is displayed in the center of an artificial pond within the Danish building.[37] The original plans for the exhibit called for seawater from Copenhagen's harbor to be transported, but that idea was dropped due to fears that seawater would decay the statue. The meaning of transporting the seawater with the statue was to give an authentic experience to spectators.[38] The pavilion and Little Mermaid statue were unveiled on 25 April 2010, accompanied by a performance by singer Thomas Helmig, who performed a song called Swim, written expressly for the statue's debut.[37] Tax Minister Troels Lund Poulsen also delivered a speech to mark the opening.[37]

The city of Odense, the birth city of Hans Christian Andersen, along with another 55 cities will also create exhibitions independent from the national pavilions. The Odense exhibition will be called Spinning Wheels, showcasing the city as a bike friendly destination.[39]

 

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France

France's pavilion features six paintings and one sculpture on loan from the Musée d'Orsay.[27] [41] The paintings include works by Paul Cezanne, Jean-Francois Millet, Edouard Manet, Vincent van Gogh and Paul Gauguin, while the sculpture is Auguste Rodin's The Age of Bronze.[41]

The Age of Bronze had previously been displayed at the Exposition Universelle in 1889 and the 1900 Paris Expo.[41] The Angélus, by Jean-Francois Millet, was also shown at the 1867 Expo in Paris.[41]
Germany

Germany has a massive LED swinging ball that interacts to the volume of the audience.
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Hong Kong

The 2,000 square meter Hong Kong pavilion will feature an indoor recreation of the Hong Kong Wetland Park.[42] The overall themes of Hong Kong's exhibition will be "one country, two systems" and "green living in Hong Kong."[42]
India

India has been allocated a pavilion of a larger size (4,000 square metres) than other countries due to its diverse culture.[43] The main theme is "Unity in Diversity", reflecting the country's wide range of ethnic groups, religions, and languages. The pavilion has a crimson central dome, while the focus of the exhibit will be on the interaction between rural and urban areas through exchange of goods and services. Revolving around a journey of Indian cities from ancient times through medieval periods to modern India, the pavilion showcases India's rich cultural heritage, its diversity of faith, culture and language, traditional and modern technological development and urban-rural interface.[44]

Pavilion Highlights:

* Tree of Life: The entrance to the pavilion is through a vaulted portal with the "Tree of Life" carving inspired by the Sidi Saiyyed Mosque at Ahmedabad. The central dome is herb-roofed with the "Tree of Life" in copper. The innovative combination of plants and metals distinguishes the dome.
* Zero-chemical Area: The seemingly ancient India Pavilion is replete with marvelous modern technologies. The pavilion is designed as a zero-chemical Area. Energy efficiency is made possible through the use of solar panels, wind mills, herbs, and bamboo. The terracotta and stone floor is inspired by the palace at Rampur in Varanasi and is cooled by embedded pipes. Therefore, visitors will be touring around the pavilion in a cool and comfortable temperature even in the summer.
* Indian Market: The "Indian Market" will be open for curious visitors. In fact, the attic in this market belongs to one of the exhibition areas of the India Pavilion, from which one can get a bird's-eye view of the whole pavilion. The market is also a catering service area. Traditional delicacies from various regions of India are served here.
* 360-degree Holographic Projection: The 360-degree Holographic Projection depicts India's evolution over its long history, from the ancient times of Mohenjodaro and Harappa (dating back to 2000–3000 BC) through the medieval period to modern India. The displays around the dome will further elaborate on the theme "Cities of Harmony".
* Shopping Arcade and Amphitheater: The Shopping Arcade in the pavilion enables visitors to see the artisans from different parts of the country demonstrating their skills. Also, specialized products from different regions will be available for sale. The Shopping Arcade also displays typical Indian columns in its arcade structure. The Amphitheater will host cultural shows from different regions of India on a regular basis.

Indonesia

The exterior of the 4,000 square meters Indonesia Pavilion is covered with greenish bamboo sticks and some bamboo grows out of the pavilion ceiling. With a special fibre that is strong and breathes well, bamboo has long been favored as a construction material. The use of bamboo for the Indonesia Pavilion symbolizes the synergy between the traditional and contemporary lifestyle of Indonesia. The total operation of Indonesia Pavilion costs IDR 200 billion or approx USD 23 million. [45]

 

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Israel

The Israeli pavilion, measuring about 2,000 square meters is composed of two streamlined buildings hugging each other. The pavilion looks like two clasped hands, or a seashell. One side of the seashell is made of authentic stone while the other is made from transparent glass. The design symbolizes Israeli innovation and technology as well as representing the dialogue between humanity and nature, the earth and the sky, as well as the past and the future. The pavilion highlights innovation and ancient Jewish culture. It consists of three areas: the Whispering Garden, the Hall of Light, and the Hall of Innovations. The Whispering Garden is an orchard that greets visitors as they enter the building. Inside the natural stone is the Hall of Innovations, symbolizing links with the earth and history, and the recycling of natural resources. Under the transparent glass is the Hall of Light, symbolizing technology, transparency, lightness, and the future.[46] Pavilion Highlights:

* Green Orchard: A green orchard will come into view as visitors enter the pavilion. About 50 orange trees have been planted, and technology will make the trees "whisper" in English and Chinese when visitors walk close to them. Here, everyone is expected to be in direct touch with nature and the irrigation technology that the Israelis take pride in.
* Innovation: The Hall of Light features a 15-meter screen that shows films highlighting the country's innovations and technological achievements. As the centerpiece of the pavilion, the Hall of Innovations presents an audiovisual show which will allow visitors to hear from Israeli children, scientists, doctors, and inventors via hundreds of screens. Each light sphere here represents innovation and technical breakthroughs in such fields as agriculture, food, pharmacology, solar and green energy, science, music, literature, high-tech, telecommunication, and security.
* Capsule: Highlights include a capsule containing a mini-camera that can be swallowed for internal medical checks (the camera can then be discharged naturally and not cause any pain for the patient). It is displayed at the Hall of innovations.[47]

 

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Italy

The pavilion, called The City of Man, is composed of 20 functional modules that can be assembled freely.

The design according to its designer Giampaolo Imbrighi was inspired by a traditional Shanghai game. In said game, children drop a batch of 20 to 30 sticks on a table and try to move one stick at a time without moving the others until all the sticks are cleared.

Further the shape of the pavilion is as changeable as the game, which is called “Shanghai” in Italy.

The design was selected from a field of 65 candidates in a competition among European Union entreis, said Beniamino Quintieri, the commissioner general for Italy. The 20 modules represent the 20 regions of Italy, making the whole pavilion embody a mini Italian city.

The design also represents the harmony of different cultures and regions. When people walk in the pavilion, they will feel like walking in a city that combines Shanghai’s Shikumen-style lanes and an Italian square, Quintieri said.

Italy reserved a 6,000-square-meter plot of land for its pavilion, which will be made with cutting edge “transparent concrete”, Quintieri added.

Hong Hao, director of the Bureau of World Expo Shanghai Coordination, and Quintieri signed the participation contract after the press conference.

Hong said that since Milan won the bid to host World Expo 2015, the country is more than just a participant at Shanghai Expo. He said the two countries are the hosts of “sister Expos” and will have many chances to share valuable experience.

Also, three Italian cities -- Venice, Bologna, Milan -- will have the chance to exhibit in the Urban Best Practices Area at Expo 2010.

Japan

Japan's hi-tech pavilion resembles a living, breathing organism. It has been nicknamed the "Purple Silkworm Island" It features violin playing robots, 3D cameras, and many new technologies.

Malaysia

Malaysia's low-tech pavilion showcases rural building with Minangkabau's "Rumah Gadang" architecture. After the Expo, the pavilion is to be donated to the county of Wuxi in the Peoples Republic of China. Controversies have perhaps ensued as the pavilion boasts a miniature indoor golf course which has nothing to do with Malaysian culture as well as the Minangkabau's building style which originates from Indonesia. [48]

Many locals are not very proud of the designs as they see it as backward-looking instead of embracing the future when the rest of the world is doing so.[49]

The Malaysia Minister of Tourism obviously gives up on showcasing Malaysian technology as she said although Malaysia could not compete with developed countries like Germany and Switzerland in terms of technology, Malaysia had its uniquity of being multi-racial and multi-cultural

Malta

The Maltese pavilion called "Malta: 8000 Years - A Life Center" is located within Zone C of the Expo Site. It features different exhibition sections, connected by high-tech facilities such as intelligent lighting and audio-visual systems. Movable booths, various sculptures, giant rocks, and evolution of historical cities are exhibited with sophisticated audio-visual technologies to showcase the complexity, uniqueness, and development trends within Malta's modern cities.

 

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Nepal

There is replica of Kathmandu, with Pagoda styled buildings in the expo, Nepal plans to attract foreigners to come to Nepal in the year 2011 as part of the Nepal Tourism Year 2011 campaign.

The Netherlands

The Dutch pavilion, called happy street, is built in the form of an 8 (a Chinese magic number) and represents a number of typical dutch houses (28). The houses are not only traditional Dutch canal houses, but, also represent some of the architectural highlights of the country. the VIP room is being built in the form of a crown, which has given the building, or better structure, its nickname. The building was designed by John Körmeling and although not finished completely was formally opened by interim prime minister Balkenende by his cutting of an orange rope. Important themes are water management, innovation and architecture. The exhibition shows a hair of the Dutch painter Vincent Van Gogh. The separate Water Pavilion of the city of Rotterdam shows a spectacular water printer.

New Zealand

The first developed country in the world to sign a Free Trade Agreement with China, [52] New Zealand's pavilion is located near China's. The Kiwi pavilion is guarded by a large steel and rubber 12-meter high native Pohutukawa Tree.[53]

The theme named "Cities of Nature: Living between land and Sky" follows New Zealand's history mixed with nature, modern living, and economics and how it can make for a sustainable and creative future. The roof of the pavilion is landscaped with New Zealand's native flora alongside a bubbling mud pool and a beautiful beach.[54] [55] A newly carved giant Waka (Maori canoe) will be on show during the World Expo, it will then be gifted to the people of China.

Oman

The Omani pavilion showcases the country's seafaring and architectural heritage.[57] The front half of the pavilion resembles one of Oman's forts, such as those found in Sohar and Nizwa,[57] which is attached to the front of a traditional Omani ship.