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| Poland Pavilion National Pavilion Day: May 22 Pavilion Area: Approximately 3, 000 Square Meters The Poland Pavilion is composed of three concepts: Human, Creativity and the City. As a perfect example of the Polish architecture, it mirrors the combination of modernity and folk art, representing the creativity and imagination of Poland Натиснете тук The design of the Poland Pavilion, appearing to be a folded paper box, is inspired by its folk art: paper cut-outs. During daytime, the exhibition hall will be filled with light filtering through paper-cutting patterns; at night, it will shine with different colors and leave a deep impression on its visitors. Натиснете тук  Highlight 1: Irregular Exterior Covered with Flowery Cut-outs The Poland Pavilion has an abstract and irregular exterior covered with flowery cut-outs designed to reflect Polish folk art (paper cut-outs). Sunlight can enter the hall through cracks in the walls. When dusk falls, the pavilion will shine with different colors that will change as the light outside changes and penetrates the paper-cutting designs. Highlight 2: Flexible Exhibition Area In addition to the folded "paper cut-out panel", the pavilion will also create geometrical structures inside. The exhibition area is creative and flexible enough to be divided into several sections for small expositions, concerts and shops. Lighting in the main exhibition hall will create rich lighting effects while the inner walls can be used to project a film about the Polish social life. People-friendly designs and facilities are everywhere in the pavilion.   Highlight 3: Eco-friendly design It will also be a "green" pavilion saving energy to the fullest extent, and protecting the environment by pollution abatement so as to provide visitors with a healthy, comfortable and highly efficient pavillion.   Highlight 4: Piano Concert on Chopin The year 2010 will be the 200th anniversary of the birth of Frederic Chopin, one of the greatest composers and pianists of Poland. A piano concert on Chopin will be held each day in the center square and music hall of the pavilion to commemorate the Polish musician. Visitors will be able to enjoy the concert while tasting traditional Polish cuisine. Натиснете тук Натиснете тук |
| Sri Lanka Pavilion Theme: Tradition to Modernity National Pavilion Day: July 18 Натиснете тук The ceiling is painted with traditional batik craft and walls are decorated with colorful national flags. Five distinctive cities of Sri Lanka, all of which enjoy a long history, will be displayed in an innovative and artistic way to review their histories. Valuable urban heritages are also presented to enlighten the world how Sri Lanka has achieved development together with preservation of its cultural heritages. Highlight 1: Tangible Heritages Maps, models, outdoor scenes, images and artistic creations presented in the pavilion show tangible heritages of Sri Lanka during its development and transformation. Highlight 2: Features in Sri Lanka Traditional dances and music will be performed on small stages and world famous Ceylon tea and spices are also available in shops at the pavilion.  |
| Iran Pavilion Theme: Blending of Diverse Cultures in the City Highlights: Traditional Islamic architecture National Pavilion Day: June 11 Натиснете тук    The pavilion fully embodies traditional Islamic architecture and reveals its glorious ancient art and colorful contemporary lives. The whole pavilion is divided into three parts: Iran of the past, the present and the future. Iran of the past introduces the nation and its civilization, while the present division displays archaeological treasures and cultural heritages of Iran. The pavilion emphasises the harmonious development between Iranian urban and rural areas, in accordance with the main theme of the 2010 World Expo. Highlight 1: Symbolic Design Elements Symbolic Design Elements Water, soil, light and colors are main design elements of the pavilion. Water, with the image and sound of its flow, signifies the vast space; soil symbolizes humans and their creations; light is regarded as an emblem for the origin of nature and its holy spirit; colors are tokens for various species. Highlight 2: Feature weeks Feature Weeks Feature weeks displaying the unique culture, industries, history and traditions of different cities in Iran will be held during the Expo.    |
| Sweden Pavilion Theme: Spirit of Innovation Highlights: Energy-saving Wood Designer: SWECO, Sweden National Pavilion Day: May 23 Pavilion Area: Around 3, 000 Square Meters Натиснете тук As the key words "Sustainability, Innovation and Communication" cornerstones, the Sweden Pavilion showcases how the nation's spirit of innovation solves problems, improves the urban environment and living standards, and demonstrates the importance of communication under the new technology situation.   The pavilion comprises four cube-like structures that are arranged to form a cross-like space between them - a shape much like Sweden's flag when seen from above. The outside walls show a city-like grid; the inside walls are covered with images of nature. These cubes are connected by elevated walkways, and house the exhibition, VIP areas, a shop, a café , and a large covered courtyard - room enough for everyone. Highlight 1: Sustainable Design Sustainable Design Adhering to the concept of sustainability, the design of the pavilion emphasizes the concept of recycling and reuse. The four sections of the pavilion are connected at an intersection, which symbolizes the harmonious interaction between city and countryside. Through this crossroad, visitors are able to reach every section of the pavilion with ease and comfort. Highlight 2: Creativity and Innovation Creativity and Innovation Creativity and innovation are displayed everywhere in the Sweden Pavilion, inviting people to interact and think deeply. Visitors can experience Swedish culture, society, engineering and traditions, which demonstrate Swedish people's passion for nature and spirit of innovation. Highlight 3: Cafes and Boutiques Cafes and Boutiques This three-storey complex composed of four connected blocks contains an exhibition area of about 1500 square meters, and a number of cafes and boutiques. The third floor includes the VIP section and restaurants. Visitors can savor Swedish coffee while enjoying Swedish movies and music. Souvenirs from Sweden will also be available. Натиснете тук Натиснете тук UBPA Malmö In the 90’s, not that long ago, the future for Malmö was bleak. The recession in the 1980s nearly wiped out Malmö's industrial base. The budget deficit was enormous; industrial Malmö lost a great percentage of its job in just a few years. Malmö was in deep trouble. But it also gave the city a chance to start over, to try new solutions. "Radical measures were needed and this brought about the first creative vision of sustainability in Sweden. It was essential that while Malmö must expand, it must also apply high environmental standards", comments Mr Ilmar Reepalu, Mayor of Malmö since 1994. "We had found ourselves in the deepest crisis imaginable; it was a question of which path to take now that the pursuit of industry was no longer working for us. The direction we took instead was to promote Malmö as a centre of knowledge and an eco-town." A process was initiated, in which the entire town, business community and associations, political parties and so forth, were invited to join the City Council in creating a vision rather than a plan. Two vital steps along the road towards the sustainable city was the creation of Malmö University and The Ö resund Bridge that connects Sweden and Denmark. But another milestone was the decision to build the sustainable neighbourhood Bo01 in the Western Harbour as a European Housing exhibition in 2001. Today, almost 10 years after the housing exhibition, Bo01/Western Harbour still attracts thousands of experts every year. They come to see a vision made reality, how you can create a sustainable neighbourhood. For the innovative and sustainable urban solutions in the Western Harbour, Malmö has received a number of awards. Just a few examples: Last year, Malmö won the BEX Award in the Master Plan Class for Bo01 and the Western Harbour In 2009, Malmö was ranked as one of the hottest cities in the world by the American magazine Fast Company. Malmö was considered as one of the 13 most creative cities in the world. And, in October 2009, Malmö was awarded the very prestigious Scroll of Honor by UN Habitat "for its innovative, holistic approach to becoming a 21st century eco-city"   West Harbour (Bo01) Malmö is today internationally recognized as a leading example on sustainable urban development, but also as a city which has both the experience and the will to change. And that is also the history of the Western Harbour – how a former heavily industrialized area could be transformed into an eco-friendly, modern and award-winning urban district. Or, to quote one of the architects of the area, "a full-scale laboratory for sustainable urban construction." What makes the Western Harbour-district so unique is the holistic approach to sustainability. There may be other leading examples in the world on a carbon-neutral energy system; there may be even more innovative transportation solutions. But in Bo01/Western Harbour you’ll see that the whole is greater the sum of its parts: • A city district supplied by 100 per cent locally produced, renewable energy, mainly from sun, wind and water. • An area that is planned to minimise future transport needs and car dependency. Cycle traffic is the most important element in the area's transport system. • Recycling solutions for waste collection. The aim of a sustainable society is to recycle, re-use and minimise all aspects of circulation. All buildings have access to source-sorting of refuse where food waste is separated. • An open storm-water system which biologically cleans the water before it reaches the sea. • Green roofs and a rich and varied greenery in parks, yards, along streets and in squares. The plan is to efficiently use the space available and to promote biodiversity. The natural areas also handle rainwater and meltwater. • An exciting city plan. Tall houses on the outskirts form a wind shelter around a small scale and green interior. There are many small blocks and they are all very different. Diversity characterises the area. There are also a few examples of energy efficient single-family houses in the area. Bo01 had another innovative aspect: Malmö dared building a city district that wasn’t just eco-friendly and sustainable, but also attractive and in a prime location by the sea. Originally, this opened up for criticism about not building for citizens with a normal income but for the rich. There were concerns that Bo01 would be segregated, separated from the rest of the city. It turned out to be just the opposite. Today – at least during the summer months – Western Harbour attracts people from all over the city and has turned into a true meeting point in Malmö . The location by the sea is of course one explanation, with beach-life and deepwater swimming. The skateboard area is a huge magnet, but also sunset pick-nicks, restaurants, cultural activities and beautiful parks. Today the citizens of Malmö are proud of Western Harbour and often bring their visitors to the area. One landmark – The Kockum crane from the shipyard era in the Western harbour, the largest in the world when it was built in 1974, was changed for another, the lovely highrising Turning Torso. Sustainability can be attractive. And a major driver of change.  |
| Oman Pavilion Theme: Oman - An Evolving Journey Highlights: Ganjah National Pavilion Day: July 22 Pavilion Area: Around 2, 000 Square Meters Натиснете тук These structures are complemented by a stylised glass enclosure reminiscent of the prow of a Ganjah, one of the largest and most beautiful of traditional Omani sailing ships. The pavilion exterior combines elements of two of its famous historic forts. At the rear is the distinctive round tower of Oman's old capital, Nizwa. In front, the elegant tower of Sohar, a port city once known as "The Gateway to China," now once again welcomes visitors from Shanghai. Combining Arabian features and modern styles, the pavilion will exhibit old Omani towns, cities in desert and mountain, and port cities. It will trace the country's progress from past to present, capturing the nation's intrinsic beauty, rich traditions, deep culture. The pavilion will also offer the visitors ever-unfolding experiences that binds buildings, roads, greenery and the remarkable geographical diversity that are uniquely Omani, as well as showcase initiatives that are making its cities more attractive to residents, tourists and foreign investors. Highlight 1: Varied Geography The pavilion's interior is essentially structured as a journey through Oman, allowing visitors to experience and understand the varied geography that makes up the Sultanate - ranging from its desert interior to the grand austerity of its mountain ranges, to its rich marine life through to the stunning sub-tropical diversity of the southern region of Dhofar. Highlight 2: The Adventures of Sinbad The culture and social heritage will be the focus of the pavilion's second section. Along the shipping routes of Sinbad described in the stories of "1001 Arabian Nights," visitors can "visit" the old port city Sohar, and then "start" from Nizwa, to the capital Muscat. The terminal is the Blue City which will be completed by 2020 and visitors will be able to leave Oman for Shanghai on a magic carpet. The magic journey is Omani's unique interpretation of the city. Highlight 3: Environment and Sustainability Today, along with responsible ecological conservation and an environment conscious outlook, modern-day Oman is emerging as an elite travel destination. Throughout, Oman's emphasis on a disciplined, sustainable development approach echoes the philosophy of Oman's ancient civilisations, which understood how to survive in harmony with nature.   |
| Greece Pavilion Theme: POLIS, the Living City National Pavilion Day: June 19 Натиснете тук  The pavilion addresses the theme of this year’s expo through a human centered approach. Polis, the Greek city constitutes “a city for living well” but also a live, a vibrant city! The design refers to the urban fabric, not as a physical replica, but as an interpretation of living and functioning in the city, as a reminder of the joy of the urban life. It not only exhibits the every day way of life but it also reflects an insatiable thirst for living! Highlight 1 The Greek pavilion uniqueness is that condenses 24hrs in the life of a Greek city into the 12 hours that the pavilion will be open to the public. In fact, the pavilion can be seen as a “living organism” that follows a daily cycle synchronized with the cycle of the sun in Shanghai for the duration of the Expo. Highlight 2 Pavilion Halls include: ARCADE, THE CITY AND THE SEA, AGORA, ECOLOGΥ , URBAN-RURAL, THEATRE, LIVING TOGETHER, PROSPERITY, PROMENADE & PORT, SQUARE (with café -restaurant and shop).    |
| Colombia Pavilion Theme: Colombia is Passion, the City is Activity National Pavilion Day: July 16 Outer walls of the pavilion are filled with various butterfly decorations which give a tropical appearance. Inside are sections for "the Pacific," "the Caribbean, "the Andes," "the Orinoco River," and "the Amazon." Traditions and customs, natural resources and urban development of the city are interpreted in three perspectives of the past, present and future with multimedia videos, interactive touch screens and models. Highlight 1: The Pacific Area This shows models of the ocean and characteristic containers of Columbia. Visitors feel like visiting the Pacific area with sound effects of ocean waves. Highlight 2: The Caribbean Area See models of breath-taking sand beaches with delicate white sand, and magnificent Caribbean coastal castles. Highlight 3: The Andean Region Discover the big cities and coffee-growing regions of Columbia. Highlight 4: The Amazon area Here you will find indigenous cottages and characteristic rain forest scenery.    |
| Croatia Pavilion Theme: CROATIA. DIVERSITY OF CITIES, DIVERSITY OF LIFE National Pavilion Day: May 15 Натиснете тук The pavilion, with its exterior colored Croatian red, has a steal-structured facade dotted by white flags flying in the air. Videos and images are shown by the 10 slide projectors on the interior side walls, displaying daily life of Croatian people in cities, urban development, differences between inland and coastal areas, and ancient and new cities. Highlight 1: Ties Croatia is the origin of tie. Featured ties and shawls are sold in the souvenir shop of the pavilion. Highlight 2: Sound and Music of Cities Visitors may listen to the sound and music of cities.  Maksim Mrvica Натиснете тук Натиснете тук Натиснете тук Натиснете тук Редактирано от - softwind на 29/7/2010 г/ 11:31:09 |
| Peru Pavilion Theme: Food Breeds the City National Pavilion Day: July 28 Натиснете тук The pavilion adopts two of the most important architecture materials among Peruvian history: bamboo and soil. Exterior of the pavilion is decorated with bamboo rods, which allow the sunshine to pass through the gaps. The interior displays the diversified cooking traditions of Peru and how they have made great contributions to world cuisine. The transformation of cities through time is also showcased. Highlight 1: Peruvian Cuisine Peru will build a restaurant in its pavilion to showcase Peruvian cuisine, one of the most diverse in the world, with flavors of French, Chinese and Indian cuisines. Highlight 2: Charms of Peru Charms of Peru will be displayed with multimedia tools including videos and images. Visitors can appreciate famous historical and cultural heritages of Peru, such as the ancient Inca city of Machu Picchu in Cuzco.   |
| Saudi Arabia Pavilion Theme: Vitality of Life Highlights: Moon Boat National Pavilion Day: September 23 Pavilion Area: Around 6, 000 Square Meters Натиснете тук Натиснете тук The Saudi Arabia Pavilion features a fine centerpiece: a huge hanging boat shaped like a half moon. The "moon boat" is loaded with dreams and friendship. Date palms have been planted on the top deck of the boat, creating a hanging garden, and thus epitomizing the oases in the desert. Visitors will receive a warm welcome in both modern as well as traditional Bedouin tents set among date palm trees. The pavilion showcases the Arabian wisdom in creating wonderful city life in spite of the severe natural environment without rivers or lakes. Highlights of its exhibition include four types of cities: the City of Energy, the City of Oasis, the Ancient City with Rich Cultural Heritage, and the City of Fast-growing Economy.   Highlight 1: Garden with Chinese and Saudi Trees The first floor of the pavilion is a garden with both Chinese and Saudi trees growing, a symbol of the friendship between the two nations. Saudi Arabia, the homeland of the date palm tree, has reproduced the scene of an oasis in the desert by replanting palm trees on both the rooftop garden and the friendship garden at the ground level. The design is to have the pavilion elevated above the ground and floating between two gardens. Highlight 2: The Treasure Cinema Here, visitors will experience one of the highlights of Expo 2010: a” flight over the treasures of Saudi Arabia” experienced using immersion screen technology, multi-projected on a 1, 600 square-meter screen---one of the world’ s largest-Guests will be able to experience the magnificent beauty of the Kingdom, and to see many of the country’s natural and cultural treasures. Highlight 3: Exotic Arabian Flavor The pavilion features a 2, 000-square-meter cultural plaza where traditional cultural activities will take place. Dancers from all over Saudi Arabia will participate in dances and other activities within the plaza on a daily basis. The main entrance and exit of the pavilion form part of the pavilion hall, which features an enormous atrium with walls and fountains with rich Arabic geometrical latticework. Visitors will explore the historical Silk Road route as well as traditional crafts and special collections here.   UBPA - Най-големият палатков лагер в света «Мина», Саудитска Арабия. Натиснете тук Натиснете тук The Tents City of Mina: Best Urban Practice for Extreme Conditions Case's City: Makkah Massive inflow of pilgrims makes the Mina Valley of Saudi Arabia one of the world’s most densely populated places. The case aims to show how to accommodate 3 million people in a 4km2 area. The tent is made of a special material which is fireproof, wind-proof, anti-corrosion, antiskid and has a service life of 25 years. It only lets in 10% sunlight to ensure a comfortable temperature in the tent. Visitors will be presented with a model of the entire Tents City, the world’s largest artificial reservoir as well as the projects to protect the city from mudslide and flood.       Редактирано от - softwind на 29/7/2010 г/ 11:37:20 |
| Cuba Pavilion Theme: A City for Everyone National Pavilion Day: July 26 The Cuba Pavilion consists of a range of structures such as information bureau, shop and bar. Walking through these buildings, visitors will feel like they are rambling at the center of Cuban towns. The multi-functional public square not only represents the core of Cuban cities, but also demonstrates the theme of the pavilion - providing equal opportunities for every resident and making them involved in urban construction and transformation. Натиснете тук Highlight 1: Cuban Cigars The "Havana Cigar House" will display cigars that the country is famous for. The culture and history of cigars will be unfolded as well. Highlight 2: Handicrafts Handicrafts with a Cuban flavor and CDs will be available at the shop inside the pavilion. Highlight 3: Cuban Cocktail Visitors may also take a sip of Cuban cocktails at the Havana club bar inside the pavilion.   |
| Vietnam Pavilion Theme: 1000-Year History of Hanoi National Pavilion Day: September 2 The facade of the 1, 000-square-meter pavilion appears like a river and the bamboo surrounding it can reduce the heat from the sun. The design highlights Vietnamese culture. Visitors will learn about the country's profound history and culture as well as its wisdom in eco-protection and urban development. Highlight 1: Celebrations Hanoi, also known as Thang Long in history, is celebrating its 1, 000th anniversary in 2010. The pavilion will host some Vietnamese performances and instruments for the occasion. Highlight 2: After-Use of Bamboo The bamboo used as construction materials will be recycled after the Expo. They will be reused for social welfare facilities or rebuilding schools. Натиснете тук  |
| Czech Pavilion Theme: Fruits of Civilization Highlights: Simulation Device of Precipitation Pavilion Area: Around 2, 000 Square Meters Натиснете тук Under the theme of "Fruits of Civilization," a display will interpret that the birth of city is fruits of civilization. With adoption of technical fruits to create better cities, visitors will discover different fruits of civilization moving from street to street. To explain the theme, the Czech Pavilion will produce a virtual city with spotlight on the use of new technologies. Combining elements of past and future, the pavilion features sustainable city planning by adopting new century city planning to historical towns. The fusion of historical heritage and modern building will make the pavilion unique which can provide visitors with a pleasant journey. Visitors will experience a fictitious city modeled on the Old Town of Prague, the capital and historical center of the country. The pavilion will take rubber ice-hockey pucks as its facade, which signifies that puck is the significant export item of Czech and ice hockey is the national sport. Visitors will be able to experience a floating city produced by hi-tech. They can appreciate towers in good order while walking on grassland and notice a regular grid of streets above their heads. Besides, visitors can get familiar with the daily life in Czech and its culture through movie projection in the pavilion. The pavilion includes a main hall, a multi-media center, a theme pavilion and a shop selling souvenirs. Each part emphasizes the concept of environmental protection in design. From the exterior, a simulation device of precipitation will lead water into the pavilion, showcasing recyclable use of rainwater to visitors. Visitors will also get active and interact with some of the exhibits in the main hall. The exhibition in the multi-media center will give solutions to city problems of transportation and environment pollution in the Czech way, and present the multicultural heritages in an innovative way. Highlight 1 Visitors will experience a fictitious city modeled on the Old Town of Prague, the capital and historical center of the country. The pavilion will take rubber ice-hockey pucks as its facade, which signifies that puck is the significant export item of Czech and ice hockey is the national sport. Highlight 2 Visitors will be able to experience a floating city produced by hi-tech. They can appreciate towers in good order while walking on grassland and notice a regular grid of streets above their heads. Besides, visitors can get familiar with the daily life in Czech and its culture through movie projection in the pavilion. Highlight 3 The pavilion includes a main hall, a multi-media center, a theme pavilion and a shop selling souvenirs. Each part emphasizes the concept of environmental protection in design. From the exterior, a simulation device of precipitation will lead water into the pavilion, showcasing recyclable use of rainwater to visitors. Highlight 4 Visitors will also get active and interact with some of the exhibits in the main hall. The exhibition in the multi-media center will give solutions to city problems of transportation and environment pollution in the Czech way, and present the multicultural heritages in an innovative way. Натиснете тук Натиснете тук Натиснете тук   UBPA - Prague, Modern City Protecting Its Heritage The main exhibition theme “Prague, Modern City Protecting Its Heritage” presents the capital city of Prague, through its UBPA winning municipal project of a unique system of flood barriers, as an example captivating a number of other world cities facing the risk of flooding in areas with great historic and economic assets. At the same time the fundamental ideology of this exhibition aims to even further increase the awareness of Prague as an attractive and flourishing city in the heart of Europe, where the great symbiosis of different architectural and artistic styles contribute to its inimitable atmosphere, and thus successfully promote the overall presentation of the Czech Republic at EXPO 2010. Prague retains a large number of Baroque and Gothic styles of ancient architecture. In 1993, the International Council of Monuments and Sites examined Prague and wrote: "It well demonstrates the development from the Middle Ages to the modern time and can serve as a model of urban development for Central and Eastern Europe." Therefore, sustainable urban planning approach is one of the topics the Czech Republic presents in its pavilion. The pavilion will showcase the original historical part of the Czech Republic, combining its 21st century urban design; it is a great mixture of precious historical heritage and fashionable modern architecture. Натиснете тук   |
| Algeria Pavilion Theme: House of my fathers National Pavilion Day: July 31 Pavilion Area: 1, 000 square meter Натиснете тук Натиснете тук Old part of the major cities in Algeria and North Africa, the « Casbah », as a historical, architectural and cultural patrimony is represented in the Algerian pavilion as a reference for that kind of original construction which has inspired many famous architects and beyond, a human-friendly lifestyle. This double reference is omnipresent, from the front of the pavilion to his final run through the streets of the city, the central square of houses, the way up to the terrace before going down to the last space that combines tradition with contemporary culture to complete the discovery and the appreciation of the country diversity. Highlight 1: The halt in front of the facade and the entrance doors of the pavilion with its two traditional arches doors along the sides of the street. A huge screen with general informations about Algerian cities. Highlight 2: Rising on the top, the terrace with a movie representing a six minutes tour of Algeria, it highlights the different regions of this great country. Highlight 3: The final space allows deeper knowledge of life, people and places of an emerging country, through interactive tables and screens that show images of Algerian cities, national parks and other cultural assets and tourism. This space, the largest of the pavilion, also includes a permanent exhibition of “Ksours”. Highlight 4: The craft shop and tourism promotion located at the final space.  |
| Uzbekistan Pavilion Theme: Uzbekistan. The Crossroad of civilizations National Pavilion Day: August 31 Натиснете тук The pavilion is enclosed by traditional stacked wooden fences with lattice windows, whose colors will change from time to time under sunshine. Colorful ribbons and knots, symbolizing the blend of time, traditions, culture and history of Uzbekistan, connect different sections of the pavilion. Videos and songs performed with national musical instruments are displayed throughout, representing the diversified culture, prosperous economy, vigorous development of science and technology and harmonious progress between urban and rural areas of Uzbekistan. Highlight 1: Measuring Software of Space Volumes Measuring Software of Space Volumes Measuring software of space volumes enables visits to appreciate ancient architecture from different directions and perspectives. Highlight 2: Multimedia Interactive Maps Multimedia Interactive Maps Multimedia interactive maps enable visits virtual tours to the ancient city of Khiva. Highlight 3: The Ancient City of Bukhara Traditional homes, two-level teahouses and picturesque street landscapes recreate the ancient city of Bukhara.   |
| Finland Pavilion Theme: Well-being, Competence and Environment National Pavilion Day: May 27 Pavilion Area: Around 3, 000 Square Meters Натиснете тук Натиснете тук Натиснете тук Натиснете тук The Finland Pavilion "Kirnu" is surrounded by a lake, appearing to float on the water. It 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. Finland attempts to capture the ideas of freedom, creativity, innovation, community, health and nature in its exhibition. The Exhibition Story 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 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 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 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 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.  |
Не може хич да се съмняваме, че е супердържава, тъй като 3 милиона и двестя иляди са я напуснали през последните 12 месеца.   |
| Egypt Pavilion Theme: Cairo, Mother of the World: A City that Keeps Reinventing Itself National Pavilion Day: July 23 Натиснете тук The exterior of the pavilion adopts mainly two colors of black and white and boasts a modern look. Interior is divided into two parts with an arch, which allow visitors to pass through. Exhibited items include material objects, films and pictures showing Egypt's long history and rich culture. The pavilion explores how to face the challenges of the present and future based on experiences of the past. The importance of Cairo, capital of the country and mother of the world, to both Egypt and its surrounding regions is also emphasized in the exhibitions. Highlight 1: Antiques of Egypt Egyptian antiques together with wonderful slides, documentaries and music recording Egyptian people's history, economy, culture, customs, traditions and so on showcase the development of Cairo and other cities. Highlight 2: Diversified Cairo Diversified Cairo has always kept reinventing itself in aspects of technology, economy and social development. The unveiling of one of Egypt's eight national treasures at Expo - a large statue of the Pharaoh Amenhotep IV - was a highlight of the country's official pavilion. Amenhotep IV was father of the more famous pharaoh Tutankhamun, or King Tut. The Mask of Sheshonq II belonged to the 22nd dynasty Egyptian king whose tomb was the only one of the dynasty not plundered by tomb robbers. Натиснете тук UBPA Alexandria Alexandria is located on the west of Nile delta, facing the Mediterranean, and is the most important port of Egypt, the second largest city and capital of Alexandria province. The case “Alexandria’s development strategy” mainly focuses on how it manages local assets using donation with competence, break through private enterprises’ bottleneck, and ensures the social economic development model implements in poverty stricken areas. 1. Alexandria local economic assessment: only 31% of the effective employed population is employed. The competitive policy implementation report helps 4 more people to enter the labor market every year. 2. Researches on the residential area besides water, and makes city upgrading strategy: in the 30 water-side residential areas in Alexandria, there are 1, 360, 000 residents involved, among which 20 areas are assessed and brought to agenda. The transformation project has been implemented and supported by social development fund. UBPA - Cairo The project is an example of a socio-economic development project that is combined with physical upgrading, and that is responsive to community needs. Such a project sets a successful model worthy of replication, not only in Egypt, but throughout the developing world. It is innovative in terms of its perspective of urban development as it focuses on improving the lives of under-privileged local communities, through partnerships between the public and private sector, while preserving and upgrading the living environment. The fact that the project has developed a system for building upon local cultural assets means that such a system is replicable in different contexts. Already, the Aga Khan Trust for Culture (AKTC), building upon the experience of this project in Cairo, has started replicating it in Syria, India, Pakistan, and Tanzania. In 1984, following a seminar on the urban problems of Cairo and given the scarcity of public green space in Cairo (a resident’s share of greenery comes to be a foot print) the Aga Khan Trust for Culture (AKTC), decided to give a gift to the city in the form of a park. In selectinga site, the Aga Khan chose the one with the strongest link to the historic city of Cairo – an eighty acre dumpsite at the eastern edge of the historic city, adjacent Al-Darb Al-Ahmar (ADAA) one of Cairo’s highest neighborhoods in population density. AKTC saw that the value of the historic city lay in the combination of its historic buildings and monuments, and its closely knit community with a strong sense of pride and identity and long history of craft and artisan traditions. With the effective support of the Cairo Governorate and the Egyptian Supreme Council of Antiquities, AKTC embarked on a comprehensive revitalization project which can be summarized into three main sectors: first, the transformation of the former dumpsite into a park (al-Azhar Park); second the restoration and subsequent re-use of the area’s historic monuments, and, third, the initiation of a integrated programme of social, and economic development, to improve the living standards of the local community, and by building its capacity, ensure that such efforts would be sustainable. In order to encourage community ownership of the project, local residence was given nepotism in being employed as staff and the project offices were located inside the neighborhood to enhance integration.   |
| France Pavilion Theme: The Sensual City Highlights: A Style of Floating National Pavilion Day: June 21 Pavilion Mascot: Cat Lé on Pavilion Area: Around 6, 000 Square Meters Натиснете тук Натиснете тук  The "Sensual City" itself is impressive with a large, classical roof garden and a pond. The walls of the square-shaped structure, which is made from a special concrete, are covered in plants and it looks like a white floating palace. Gardens are the centerpiece of the pavilion. Натиснете тук Натиснете тук Натиснете тук Натиснете тук The "Sensual City" showcases the sights, smells, tastes, sounds and feel of France - visitors will be able to admire French gardens and paintings, smell French perfume, taste French cuisine, touch the cool water of pools and fountains, and watch clips from classic French films to soak up the glamor of France. Highlight 1: Floating Palace The France Pavilion appears to be floating in the beauty rhyme with water. The structure as a whole is "wrapped into" a huge wire mesh that is made of a new type concrete material, while featuring the plant walls, and water pools internal and external. Highlight 2: French-style Garden In the center of the structure stands a French-style garden, with streams flowing alongside. Small fountains and water gardens will help cool the space, where visitors may enjoy the singing of birds, fragrance of flowers, and delicious food under the sunshine and amid the aquatic environment. Surrounded by the space that is permeated with French city ambient sound effects, visitors may think they were in France. Highlight 3: Sights, Smells, Tastes, Sounds and Feel of France In "the Sensual City," visitors will see, smell, taste, hear, and touch the glamour of France. Design of the pavilion embodies the kinetic effect and the concept of balance, with which a large amount of video projections, moving images, irregular outline borders, and reflected jumping waves are provided as background to make a living structure.     Highlight 4: Alain Delon As the spokesman of France Pavilion, Alain Delon will tell you his close ties with China at the "France Pavilion Channel" specifically set up for the pavilion exhibition. Highlight 5: Cat Lé on The Cat Lé on, mascot of France Pavilion, will interact with every visitor. Here, you can not only taste the champagne from a specially made bottle marked with "France Pavilion at Expo 2010," but also await a big surprise... What is it? Solve the mystery by yourself. Highlight 6: Romantic French Wedding Visitors may also have the chance to witness a romantic French wedding, which has been held in the city of Tours for several consecutive years. It is expected to be relocated to the France Pavilion at Expo 2010. New couples will tie the knot in the beautiful French-style garden within the pavilion  UBPA - Alsace Case Pavilion Case Title:WaterSkin House    The prototype of the case is the solar wall of Bouxwiller High School in Alsace, a great example of using solar energy to keep interior temperature at a comfortable level. The water-skin solar wall on the southern elevation, controlled by computer, can open and close automatically as the outdoor temperature and sunlight intensity change, shading the sunlight and reducing energy use. There is a micro-brewery running on solar energy. Visitors can see the whole production process and have a taste of the newly-brewed beer.     UBPA - Rhô ne-Alpes Case Pavilion Case Title:Bioenergy & Sustainable Housing in an Urban Environment The case pavilion of Rhô ne-Alpes region of France is a four-storey building. Its building material is a type of recyclable baked clay. The design of staggered floors makes it easier to move between floors and survey all exhibition areas. The vegetation roof can purify air, adjust temperature, and drain rainwater in rainstorm. The rose garden in front of the pavilion shows visitors the most lovely classical and modern roses in France. There is a business center, restaurants and a famous French cooking school where visitors can watch chef cooking and have a taste of authentic French cuisine. There will be a rose garden covering 670 square meters at the square of the pavilion, showcasing blossoming scenery of rose during the fair. Visitors will also be able to taste authentic French delicacies and even learn French-style cooking at the restaurant in the pavilion, which can accommodate 150 to 200 visitors. The pavilion was built with inventively recycled construction materials to keep energy consumption and costs to a minimum. Rhô ne-Alpes Lighting Case Pavilion The case is about the experience of the Rhô ne-Alpes region in developing energy-efficient lighting system. Green lighting technology will be used to create fantastic night scene. Different lights will be put together to produce different patterns. Audio and visual effect will be enhanced with moving lights and sounds. One scheme is to produce a firefly-shaped lightings which fly down and light up the Expo Site. At the same time, a Light Show will be staged with the least energy consumption.     Редактирано от - softwind на 10/8/2010 г/ 10:35:32 |
| Jordan Pavilion Theme: We are CITY, We are LIFE We Make Our Ordinary Lifestyle, Extraordinary! National Pavilion Day: July 25 Натиснете тук Jordan is a melting pot of cultures. The pavilion presents the charm of ancient civilization, conveys its theme, interprets the harmony between human, cities, nature and life, and delivers the idea that the development and renovation are everlasted whether in the past, present or future. Highlight 1: Architectures in Ancient Petra Entrance of the pavilion resembles architectures in ancient Petra. Highlight 2: Magnificent Khazneh The pavilion houses magnificent Khazneh.This is a grand architecture of Hellenistic style with the legend of "Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves." Highlight 3: Evolution of Aqaba Also displayed are the evolution of Aqaba from a port to a city of commerce and leisure, as well as the ways of living and renovation in other cities.   |