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| Belgium-EU Pavilion Theme: Movement and Interaction Highlights: "Brain Cell" Structure National Pavilion Day: June 13 Pavilion Area: Roughly 5, 000 Square Meters The warm and calm exterior appearance of the Belgium-EU Pavilion contrasts with its novel and attractive interior decoration. The large-span structure offers a community space, presenting simultaneously a harmonious relationship between introversion and openness. It also includes the European Union Exhibition Hall with an area of 1, 000 square meters. Pavilion Display "Brain Cell" structure is employed in the main body of the pavilion, which is also the design concept of the building. The inspiration of "Brain Cell" neuron comes from Belgium's rich achievements in science and art, and its status as one of the European Political Centers. Highlight 1: Multiple Visual Effects The change of light and color of "Brain Cell" naturally melts into Shanghai's night scenes. Highlight 2: Movement and Interaction To embody the theme "Movement and Interaction," display boards in the pavilion will be hanged on the slide rail and be movable in the exhibition hall. In this way the maze composed of the wall and enclosed spaces can be avoided. "Water globules" rolling in the prescribed area near the slide rail system is like a rolling window to show the proud exhibits from Belgium-EU Pavilion. Highlight 3: Diamond Showcase During the period of Expo 2010, a top-level diamond exhibition will be held in the Belgium-EU Pavilion. On this occasion, diamond designers from all over the world, including more than ten Chinese designers, will bring their works for exhibit. Fashion models from both countries will also give performances to liven up the show. Highlight 4: Chocolate Corner Belgium-EU Pavilion will create a dreamy "chocolate plant" in which visitors can view the chocolate-making process, and even taste the chocolate from Belgium for free. Some chocolates will be made into figures of Shanghai's landmark buildings. Highlight 5: Cozy and Flexible Space The pavilion's huge ceiling will hold up the public space that completely links the outside area. Its design has features of flexibility, originality and the utility of sheltering. Trees will be planted in the public square in order to provide a comfortable gathering place for visitors. A series of activities will be held there, from which visitors can enjoy the wonderful performances by young Belgian artists. Натиснете тук Натиснете тук Prince Philippe of Belgium visited the Shanghai Expo Park June 13 to celebrate Belgium-EU Pavilion Day. In his address at the ceremony, Prince Philippe said Belgium being one of most urbanized country's in Europe, was very aware of the challenges of urbanization and sustainable development. "Every new technology which offers solutions for a Better City and Better Life is therefore of the greatest interest to us," he said. Prince Philippe is the heir apparent to the Belgian throne, and eldest child of King Albert II and Queen Paola.  |
| Libya Pavilion National Pavilion Day: September 29 The Libya Pavilion, equipped with high technological audio-visual equipment, presents the prosperous developments made by its time-honored cities. Visitors can experience original sceneries of the country and further understand the rich historical heritages and modern urban progress through amazing and innovative visual effects provided in exhibitions. Highlight 1: Floating gossamer Large amounts of gossamer are used to imitate changes of the sky during the day. Highlight 2: Reproduction of Libyan cities Narrow streets in Ghadames, landscapes of Tripoli, and buildings in Roman style reappear as backdrops in Libyan cities.    |
| Thailand Pavilion Theme: Thainess: Sustainable Ways of Life National Pavilion Day: September 5 Pavilion Mascot: "Tai" Натиснете тук The Thailand Pavilion has been painted red and gold, among other colors, to create a beautiful backdrop. It reveals traditional Thai architectural features. The pavilion's mascot "Tai" - a cute, friendly and cheerful child-giant – welcomes visitors at the entrance. There is a friendship clock on the roof of the pavilion, symbolizing the friendly ties between China and Thailand since a diplomatic relationship was established 35 years ago. The exhibition is divided into "Journey of Harmony; Harmony of Difference Tones and Harmony of Thais." There are a 360-degree hydro-screen and technologies that will let robots talk with visitors. Highlight 1: Journey of Harmony The "Journey of Harmony" will take visitors to the past to explore the lifestyle of Siamese people. It portrays the story of Thais, who prospered waterside. Highlight 2: Harmony of Different Tones The "Harmony of Different Tones" spotlights the interaction between urban and rural areas as well as the country's friendly exchanges with other countries. It represents Thais' pursuit of peace and harmony. Highlight 3: Harmony of Thais The "Harmony of Thais" embodies Thais' attitude towards life - pursuing a simple lifestyle with contentment. Highlight 4: Culinary Delights Thai food ranging from piquant tastes to milder flavors will be served. They include noodles in spicy prawn soup, chicken Khao Soi, Pad Thai with prawn, rice with pork and basil leaves, Thai grilled chicken with Som Tum and sticky rice, sweet and sour chicken rice or noodles, garlic pork with rice, noodles with minced pork, fish pate and noodles in chicken coconut galangal soup. Herbal ingredients will be featured in many items to introduce the subtle health benefits of traditional Thai cooking.   |
| Iraq Pavilion Theme: City of the Future The Iraq Pavilion's recreation of the Hanging Gardens of Babylon transports visitors into the mythical world of "1001 Arabian Nights," bringing them a step closer to the country’s ancient history with modern technology. At the pavilion, Iraq will also showcase its ethnic village and modern city lives, how culture and history are conserved while making way for the present and the future. As the country progresses and undergoes rapid development, Iraq shows in its exhibition area, "City of the Future", a reflection on 1, 000 years of cultural heritage and its heartfelt wishes for its people to have a better life. Highlight 1 Iraq is the origin of ancient Mesopotamian culture and the Babylonian Empire; witness to one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World -- the Hanging Gardens of Babylon; and the birthplace of the first law code, "The Code of Hammurabi." At the heart of the exhibition area, children will find to their delight, a familiar scene from "1001 Arabian Nights." A beautiful queen sits on the carpet and tells stories to the king while a genie eavesdrops from the ceiling, and the movie "Aladdin and the Magic Lamp" is played on the screen. Highlight 2 Pictures and tapestries depicting Arabian myths and tales adorn the interior walls of the pavilion. There is also a dream city model to showcase Iraq's wish for tradition to live harmoniously with modernity and the environment. Within three years, it is hoped that this dream city model will be changed into a new city of 0.97 square kilometers, built in Najaf. Натиснете тук |
| Philippines Pavilion Theme: Performing Cities National Pavilion Day: June 9 Натиснете тук Натиснете тук The surface of the pavilion is made of transparent materials in the shape of diamonds, which swing with the wind and show different visual effects. Outer walls of the pavilion are all decorated with eye-catching collages. Visits can enjoy unique local conditions, customs and art performances inside the pavilion. Highlight1: Epitome of Philippines Videos at the entrance broadcast various performances; a map of Philippines in the lineup area displays tourist destinations of the country. Highlight 2: Various performances on special stages Various shows include vocal music, jazz, classical, duets folk, rock, solos, ensemble and street-style performances on special stages, which change automatically according to different types of performances. Highlight 3: Hydrotherapy Philippine hydrotherapy treatments are available inside the pavilion.  The Philippines celebrated its National Pavilion Day at the Shanghai World Expo June 9. Outgoing Filipino President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo attended the celebration. She hailed China for once again capturing the world's attention with "grandest of all Expos" in Shanghai, adding that the Shanghai Expo is "another milestone in China's history as a nation." With the theme "Performing Cities," the Philippines Pavilion was designed to illustrate the fact there are many emerging performing cities in the Philippines that create sustainable economic growth like music: they emphasize harmony with balance, coordination and good vibrations, Arroyo said. Shanghai Party Secretary Yu Zhengsheng said he believes the two peoples will advance communication and friendship through the Expo. The two leaders unveiled a commemorative envelope to celebrate the 35th anniversary of diplomatic ties, which also fell on June 9.  |
| Switzerland Theme: Rural and Urban Interaction Highlights: Curtain of Woven Aluminium Elements National Pavilion Day: August 12 Pavilion Area: around 4, 000 square meters Натиснете тук Натиснете тук A combination of technological insight and beautiful dream - Switzerland Pavilion best shows the characteristics of modern Switzerland, including the pursuit of excellence, innovation and high-quality life, as well as concepts of future facing, forward looking and sustainable development. The most distinguished feature of the Switzerland Pavilion is the chair lift ride. The jouney takes about 10 minutes. The chair lift will take people up and out to the roof garden from the inside pavilion. The chairs are sheltered to ensure operation under the raining weather.  Highlight 1: Interactive And Intelligent Facade The interactive, intelligent facade enveloping the pavilion is a curtain of woven aluminium elements under which visitors pass to access the urban area on the ground floor of the building. LED lights comprised of an energy source, a storage unit and a consuming unit are incorporated into the facade. The energy produced is made visible in the form of flashes that are triggered by the pavilion surroundings, such as the sun or flashes made by visitor cameras. Thanks to the storage of energy in each individual cell, the facade is also active at night, when the cells will trigger each other. Highlight 2: Use Of Chinese Philosophy The design concept is visible in a mix of many contradictory elements, the Chinese Philosophy of "Yin" and "Yang" is well reflected in the entire building, to achieve an ingenious combination of high-tech and nature. Highlight 3: Riding A Cable Car Riding a cable car, visitors can get to the roof for a sightseeing of the classic Swiss scenery. The chair lift will lift visitors from the ground floor where the exhibition focuses on Swiss urban civilization, to the roof where a tranquil space close to nature and far away from the crowd is provided. During the journey, 50 binocular stations set up along the ramp will provide visitors with three-dimensional glimpses of innovative and sustainable Swiss success stories. Highlight 4: IMAX Film "The Alps" At the top end of the ramp of the exhibition area, visitors can see a 10-meter-high projection screen in the atrium. The IMAX film "The Alps," showcasing magnificent Swiss mountain scenery, will be projected.   UBPA The three important Swiss cities Basel, Geneva and Zü rich, each of which is watered by rivers or lakes, exemplify the close relationship between urban life and water. When facing urban water issues, Basel’s sustainable management of the Rhine River, Geneva’s successful efforts on the polluted Geneva Lake, Zü rich’s innovative sewage disposal and treatment to shape a reliable water supply system have all become best practices in management and have been popularized in other cities around the world. 26 years ago, Zü rich’s successful experience in modern water treatment was applied in Kunming, which has yielded highly desirable results. Around the 240-square-meter water basin inside the Pavilion, visitors can enjoy purified water and a natural gravel bed. Water fountains set in motion animate the scene and create a lively atmosphere. Натиснете тук  |
| Latvia Pavilion Theme: Patterns Of Forests, Oceans, Lands, Sky And Wind National Pavilion Day: October 21 Натиснете тук The exterior of the pavilion is decorated with patterns of forests, oceans, lands, sky and wind. These patterns are made with more than 100, 000 colorful transparent plastic plates which swing and glow under the wind. At the entrance of the pavilion is a spiral stair meaning that life of humans will also achieve a higher level, just as the stair rises. Visitors can get a better understanding of Latvia through movies and audio-visual exhibitions provided in the pavilion.  |
| Yemen Pavilion Theme: Yemen: Art and Civilization National Pavilion Day: October 14 Натиснете тук The pavilion presents Yemen's major achievements in culture, tourism, science and other sectors, stressing the importance of economy and trade in urban development. Multiple means are used to display the country's experiences in industrial development drew and borrowed from home and abroad, adapted practices in various trades on the basis of the specific local conditions, and its economic and trade prospect. Highlight 1: City Model Exhibition A City Model exhibition brings scenes of modern city in Yemen; posters in Arabic, English and Chinese languages introduce historical cities, renovated villages and natural landscape of the country. Highlight 2: Handicrafts Handicrafts and industrial products are sold in the pavilion.   |
| New Zealand Pavilion Theme: Cities of Nature: Living between Land and Sky Highlights: Maori Creation Story National Pavilion Day: July 9 Pavilion Area: Around 2, 000 Square Meters Натиснете тук Натиснете тук   Legend has it that the god Tane separated his parents, the Sky and the Earth, to create the world we live. This Maori creation story will be brought to the World Expo 2010 by the New Zealand Pavilion under the theme "Cities of Nature: Living between land and Sky". Wedge-shaped, the 2000-square-meter pavilion extends the story into a three act play – the welcoming space (plaza), the interior, and the roof garden. A "Cities of Nature" experience in the pavilion where visitors will be taken through a day in the life of a composite New Zealand city starts from the sea, through the suburbs, the city center and out toward the mountains; various themes will overlap in this -- the progression of the day from dawn to dusk, from children to adults, New Zealand's majestic scenery, New Zealanders as multi-cultural, vibrant and creative.  Highlight 1: The Welcoming Space The welcoming space in front of the pavilion is a physical manifestation of Rangi and Papa. The white canopy in the plaza representing Sky is supported by white pillars that represent a vertical forest. It is erected on the forecourt that symbolizes Earth. Highlight 2: A "day-in-the-life" Journey When dawn breaks, a little girl dreams of Sky and Earth in her bedroom at Auckland Harbor. Visitors will see her mother making breakfast in a beach house, the girl drawing her dream at school, her father at work and finally the child showing her parents and grandparents her drawing of the creation story. This "day-in-the-life" journey is beautifully complemented by a rhythm soundtrack across the entire interior of the pavilion and melody soundtracks along each of the five stations.  Highlight 3: The Roof Garden In the roof garden, visitors will find plants native to New Zealand, such as ponga (tree ferns) and Pohutukawa tree, or walk along a thermal lake, common in the Rotorua region of New Zealand. Mist, steam, and air cannons will create the illusion of hot water bubbling in the thermal lake, which is from the korokoro (throat) of Ruaumoko, the youngest son of Rangi and Papa and the god of the underworld, according to the Maori myth.     Градината на покрива на новозеландския павилион е разделена на декоративна част и стопанска част. Всеки сантиметър от пространството е усвоен и оформен естетично и природосъобразно. Покривите на зданията – идеи за допълнително място на комфортно обитаване.        Highlight 3: A 1.8-ton pounamu (jade) Boulder Натиснете тук Visitors can touch a 1.8 ton pounamu (jade) boulder that stands for the heart of New Zealand. The pounamu symbolizes the convergence of two jade cultures, as the Chinese and indigenous Maori of New Zealand share a common reverence for jade. Натиснете тук   |
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| Парк Юй-юйан ( 豫 园 ) е класически пример на ландшафтно изкуство от епохата на късносредновековен Китай - времето на управление на император Дзяцин от династия Мин. Разположен е в централен Шанхай на около 2 хиляди кв. м. и в момента е в списъка на историческите обекти с особено значимо културно наследство и държавна защита. • Юй-юйан - Павилион "Сърце на езерото" и мост на "деветте извивки" в езерото на лотосите.    x x x • Юй-юйан - Фигурки и орнаменти «уеншоу». 檐 獸 / 檐 兽 Самостоятелни фигурки и цели ансамбли са поставени на всички покриви на павилионите и на оградите на парка. Те се възприемат като талисмани на всяко здание и са пазители от пожари.            x x x • Юй-юйан - Павилион «Трите кълна».        |
| Градината е била замислена и поръчана от Пан Юндуан, управител на провинция Сичуан, като подарък към неговите родители. Строителството е започнало през 1559г. и е завършило през 1577г. Идеята за парка е взета от китайския израз «да зарадваме родителите, за да могат те да изживеят по-небесному дълъг живот». Така произлиза и името: «Юй» (радост) «юйан» (градина). х х х • Юй-юйан - Фигурална настилка на алеите.   х х х • Юй-юйан - Величественият хълм.     х х х • Юй-юйан - Декоративни решетки. широко разпространение получават при династиите Мин и Цин. Чрез орнаментите показват статусът, богатството и влиянието на стопанина. Декоративни дървени решетки са поставени на вратите и прозорците както на основните здания, така и на беседките и павилионите.   х х х На вътрешните стени между различните сектори на парка са споставени каменни решетки с геометрични елементи и флористични арабески, символи и цели картини.        х х х • Юй-юйан - Павилион на играещите рибки.      |
| През следващите четири столетия в следствие на военни действия паркът нееднократно е преживявал упадък и разрушения. През 1760г. е купен от богати търговци и частично преустроен. По време на опиумните войни през 1842г. територията му е била обстрелвана от френски и английски войски, нанесени са сериозни поражения. През 1853г. павилионите на градината са станали щаб-квартира на тайпинското възстание. При окупацията на Шанхай през 1942г. е разграбен от японските войски. През 1956г. по стари чертежи е започнала основна реставрация, 1961г. е възстановен и открит за посещение. • Юй-юйан - Каменни барелефи.    х х х • Юй-юйан - Кула на десетте хиляди цветя.     х х х • Юй-юйан - Класически китайски арки.        х х х • Юй-юйан - Павилион «Разцвет на пролета»      х х х • Юй-юйан - Павилион на деветте лъва.       Редактирано от - softwind на 13/7/2010 г/ 22:58:49 |
| В архитектурата на парка са съчетани стилове от династиите Мин (1368-1644) и Цин (Манджурска династия 1645-1911). Той е разделен на 6 части, всяка от които символизира определении природни и архитектурни особенности – хълмове, ручеи, малки езерца със златни рибки, павилиони, беседки, мостове и арки с причудлива форма. В залите и галериите на Юй-юйан са изложени красиви образци на китайската традиционна калиграфия. Дървото Магнолия пред Павилион «Юйхуа» («Кула на съзерцанието») е най-старото на територията на парка – приблизителна възраст около 500 години. Камъните за оформяне на хълмовете и алпинариумите на Юй-юйан са добивани в каменоломни в подвластната на Пан Юндуан провинция Сичуан и специално превозени по реките Янцзи и Хуанпу до терена на градината. • Юй-юйан - Кула на съзерцанието.       x x x • Юй-юйан - Стена на дракона.         x x x • Юй-юйан - Павилион на спокойната радост.        x x x • Юй-юйан - Кула на любуването на Луната.       x x x • Юй-юйан - Декоративни речни камъни и декоративни камъни на «нефритеното изящество».     |
| как германски ротвайлер преборва кризата. от Русия направо в Китай.  BEIJING, July 16 (Xinhua) -- China and Germany inked ten cooperation agreements in Beijing on Friday ranging from green energy, culture to the establishment of joint venture on truck and lorries production. Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao and visiting German Chancellor Angela Merkel witnessed the signing ceremony. The agreements include a financial cooperation agreement which involves 124 million euros of green fund to encourage emission reduction and energy saving of enterprises. The two sides signed a joint declaration on the establishment of environmental partnership, covering water resource protection, equipment safety and evaluation, energy saving, renewable energy, electric mobile production, technology contacts and cooperation. To boost green energy cooperation, both sides signed an MOU on the establishment of Sino-German eco parks. It involves bilateral cooperation to promote energy economy in national zones of development, sustainable industrial production and energy efficiency, according to the German Foreign Ministry. Shanghai Electric Group of China and Siemens AG signed an agreement for the research and development of steam and gas turbines, involving 3.5 billion US dollars. Foton Motor of China and Daimler-Benz AG signed an agreement on setting up a joint venture of trucks and lorries. The joint venture, with equal shares from both countries, involves 6.35 billion yuan (938 million USD). It will be located in Huairou District in suburb Beijing, with an annual output of 100, 000 complete vehicles and 45, 000 heavy diesel motors. The two countries also signed declaration of intent to beef up economic and technological cooperation, joint declaration to promote service sector cooperation, MOUs on intensifying talks on credit cooperation and the holding of Chinese Culture Year in Germany in 2012. Premier Wen held two-hour talks with Merkel before they attended the signing ceremony. Wen described Merkel's current China trip as "of historical significance" to build bilateral comprehensive cooperative partnership. |
| Brunei Darussalam Pavilion Theme: Now for the Future National Pavilion Day: May 8 Натиснете тук Visitors can enter the pavilion through tropical rainforests, unique natural landscapes in Brunei. Special revolving patterns can be seen everywhere in the pavilion. The upward trend and vertical pattern of this design symbolize the gradual improvement of Bruneian people's lives and their ambition for developing a better economy. They also show that Bruneian people have made unremitting efforts to protect the environment, rich cultural heritages and traditions. Highlight 1: Touch Screens and 4D Cinemas Touch screens give visitors an overview of Brunei's development since its establishment to the year 2035. 4D cinemas display colorful sceneries of Brunei via videos, sounds, wind and rainwater. Highlight 2: Features of Darussalam Pavilion Local delicacies and unique Bruneian hand-weavings are displayed at the exit of the pavilion.  |
| Mexico Pavilion Theme: "Living Better" - History and Future Highlights: Kite Forest National Pavilion Day: September 16 Pavilion Area: Around 4, 000 Square Meters Натиснете тук The Mexico Pavilion features a Kite Forest combining colorful kites and green grass, representing the ideas of future urban life as advocated by Mexico. The site will mostly be an open area with an exterior grass slope that creates a large green public space, which embodies ecology, environment protection and peace. Натиснете тук The pavilion will be a land of fantasy built with "kites." The name for kite comes from a Nahuatl word "papalotl" which means "butterfly." In Mexico, kites represent people's aspirations toward a better life. Because the kite originated in China, this would be a common element that unites the Mexican and Chinese cultures, and represents the idea of flying and development. It's also the symbol and witness of friendship between Mexico and China. Highlight 1: Kites in Five Colors There will be more than 130 "kites" in five different colors in the Mexico Pavilion: red, yellow, purple, blue and green, each measuring 2.4 to 13 meters long. The "surface" of the kites is made from environment-friendly plastic and appears like brilliant lanterns at night. Besides their beautiful design, the kites will provide protection against the sun and the rain. Furthermore, kite gifts and DIY kits are also available in the Mexico Pavilion, and a square will be reserved for visitors to fly their kites.  Highlight 2: Interactive Touch-screens The poles of the "kites" also perform different functions. When people ramble in the "Kite Forest," cool vapors will be sprayed through holes on the poles. In addition, interactive touch-screens and speakers will be to play sounds of nature. Furthermore, visitors can get information from the screens to learn about Mexico. Highlight 3: A Journey through the History of Mexico The pavilion will showcase the past, present and future of Mexico, which can also be interpreted as the history, culture and dream. In the "past" area, three large screens will display Mexico's history and ancient civilization; the current situation of major Mexican cities will be introduced in the "present" area; the "future" area, namely the "kite forest area" on the green slope, will show Mexico's main projects of sustainable development via the interactive touch-screens. Highlight 4: Authentic Mexican Cuisine and Mexican Handicrafts In addition a restaurant covering an area of 400 square meters will be open in the pavilion. Visitors can enjoy authentic Mexican cuisine, including tacos, burritos, chili, tequila, among others. Apart from that, there will also be a store where traditional Mexican handicrafts can be found.   |
| Luxembourg Pavilion Theme: Small Is Beautiful Highlights: "Pocket-size" Forest and Fortress National Pavilion Day: October 10 Pavilion Area: Approximately 3, 000 Square Meters Натиснете тук Occupying just a small area in the Expo site, the Luxembourg Pavilion is planning on making full use of the limited space by integrating wisdom and imagination to demonstrate its theme of "Small Is Beautiful." The pavilion design concept comes from the literal Chinese translation of Luxembourg - "forest and fortress." Its profile is inspired by the medieval tower. The pavilion will be covered with a plant wall conveying the image of a forest with a tower that will be surrounded by greenery. Натиснете тук Highlight 1: Visitor-oriented Design People-friendly designs including ample entry gates and exits will allow visitors to avoid long lines and ensure a long stay in the pavilion. Visitors may watch video programs, or take a rest while enjoying the beautiful scenery on the green roof. Children can also play in the game area at the open wing tower. Highlight 2 ‘Gelle Fra’ (Golden Lady) The original ‘Gelle Fra’ (Golden Lady), the most important national symbol of Luxembourg, is for the first time outside of the country and rest on a high pillar in front of the Luxembourg pavilion awaiting the Expo visitors in Shanghai. The "Gë lle Fra" is normally situated in Constitution Square in the Ville Haute quarter of central Luxembourg City. Luxembourg national treasure "Gë lle Fra" ("Golden Lady"  has traveled all the way from The Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and has arrived at the 2010 Expo. The statue has been placed at the top of a 3-metre-tall steel column at the entrance of the Luxembourg Pavilion. The "lady" will stay in Shanghai through the Expo. Created by renowned Luxembourg artist Claus Cito in 1923, the statue is a war memorial dedicated to the thousands of Luxembourgers who volunteered for service in the armed forces during World War I. Натиснете тук  Highlight 3: Example of a Modern and Comfortable Lifestyle The design presents Luxemburg's reputation as the "Green Heart of Europe" by demonstrating the concept of sustainable development. Built from steel, wood and glass, all recyclable materials, the pavilion will be a perfect example of a modern and comfortable lifestyle. Highlight 4: Delicacy from Luxembourg As another highlight of the pavilion, the restaurant will serve food and beverages from Luxembourg, such as beer, wine, champagne, sausages and traditional dishes, as well as Chinese food.    |
| Canada Pavilion Theme: The Living City: Inclusive, Sustainable, Creative Highlights: C-shaped Structure National Pavilion Day: July 1 Pavilion Area: Around 6, 000 Square Meters Натиснете тук The Canada Pavilion is shaped like a looped ribbon or the letter "C". Visitors will enter through an open-air public square, the pavilion's centre piece, and then circulate through the larger structure that houses the public displays. The pavilion touches upon the vitality of cities with the theme "The Living City: Inclusive, Sustainable, Creative." The pavilion is the hub of a wide array of special events and activities. The presentation aims to give a brand-new impression of Canada to visitors, replacing stereotypes of cold and vast tracts of land. Натиснете тук Highlight 1: Cirque du Soleil The cooperation between the pavilion and Cirque du Soleil, regarded as Canada's "national treasure," is featured. The troupe made its debut on the Chinese mainland last summer, bringing the Quidam show to Shanghai, its only stop in China. With its support, the exhibitions at the pavilion are quite performance-oriented, giving people new and exciting emotions. Highlight 2: Virtual Waterfall A "virtual waterfall" that changes its pictures when people touch it is a highlight of the pavilion. The waterfall also shows the sceneries of future cities in the imaginations of many Canadian children.    |
| Kazakhstan Pavilion Theme: Astana - the Hearth of Eurasia Highlights: Young and Dynamically Developing Capital, Astana National Pavilion Day: June 5 Pavilion Area: Around 1, 000 Square Meters Натиснете тук The Kazakhstan Pavilion showcases Kazakhstan's young and dynamically developing capital, Astana. The interior part of the pavilion comprises eight zones: Territory of knowledge, 4D Cinema, Urban Matrix 2030, Interactive Entertainments, Area of Astana, Soft Tribune, Art-Zone (photo gallery) and Farewell to Kazakhstan. Highlight 1: Advanced Electronic and Information Systems Advanced Electronic and Information Systems Advanced electronic and information systems as well as virtual reproduction technologies will be used. Highlight 2: Performance Performance A number of splendid shows will be staged on June 5, the national day of the pavilion.  |