ROK Business Pavilion plans something special

The Republic of Korea Business Pavilion is inviting couples, betrothed or however to get married, to express love towards their lovers in celebration of Qixi Festival, or Chinese Valentine’s Day, which falls on August 16 this year.



A special party is heading to be hosted at the pavilion every solitary Saturday night and the event will reach a climax on August 16 while using launching of wedding ceremonies of Chinese and ROK couples.



Those who choose to attend the sweet event can forward their love tales and personalized information to expo2010@kita.net or dial 021-3330-0561 for applications.



The organizers while using event hope to advertise exchange and deepen friendship among Chinese and ROK people.



On Saturday, a guy made his wedding proposal to his girlfriend at the pavilion amid applause from visitors.


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Sudan celebrates role of peace in progress

performance on the ceremony


performance on the ceremony

performance on the ceremony


performance on the ceremony

performance on the ceremony


performance on the ceremony

performance on the ceremony


performance on the ceremony

Sudan celebrated its pavilion day time yesterday, subsequent the theme of “City and Peace.”



The pavilion demonstrates the country’s history, tranquil reconstruction and urban progress, illustrating the significance of peacefulness in improvement and looking forward to some much better future.



The traditional elements and various exhibitions are designed to demonstrate the pent-up passion of the traditional nation.



The design and style of the entrance draws inspiration from traditional Sudanese architecture — the Suakin Gate, creating an atmosphere of solemnity and nobility.



The pavilion is split into three show areas.



Visitors’ primary places on getting into the pavilion are traditional paintings from Sudan National Museum. The country’s folk art, urban scenes and wildlife safety strategies are featured in multimedia displays.



A combined projections, pictures, illustrations and treasures contributes to show the rich national and historic legacies of Sudan.



Videos about Sudan’s history and scenic natural beauty are played from the multimedia area. Highlights are motion pictures on the Naivasha Agreement, a milestone in Sudan’s pursuit of peace.



Farm crops and other horticulture are showcased from the display cube that runs the length of the building.



Source: Shanghai typical


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250,000th visitor to Liverpool Pavilion wins signed ball

Zheng Jianfang, the fortunate visitor, and his loved types visit the pavilion.


Zheng Jianfang, the fortunate visitor, and his loved types visit the pavilion.

A visitor who traveled all the way in which from Fujian’s funds Fuzhou to Shanghai yesterday won a Liverpool FC ball signed by every one of the season’s Liverpool FC players as the 250,000th visitor towards the Liverpool Pavilion.



Zheng Jianfang, the fortunate visitor, is most definitely an accountant and more importantly, a Liverpool FC fan. His favorite player is Steven Gerrard.



Zheng stated he acquired by now noticed with the tv and the newspapers that the Liverpool Pavilion acquired a large amount of enjoyable issues to do, therefore, he insisted on watching the pavilion initially regardless of substantial queues.



He stated that he couldn’t wait to have home to Fuzhou to show the autographed ball to his loved types and friends and he promised to collection up a special place in his home to display it.



Zheng hoped he would visit Liverpool with the near future.


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Haitian folk at its best

Madeleine Germain, the pavilion's director


Madeleine Germain, the pavilion’s director

HAITI’S very best folk bands are already invited to hold out with the expo to celebrate its nationwide Pavilion Day.



The pavilion will also join with other pavilions to celebrate the nationwide early morning in the Caribbean Community Pavilion on Saturday.



Haiti’s participation in the nationwide early morning celebrations aims to show the strong cardio of its people who are rebuilding their country after a 7.0 magnitude earthquake six to 8 months ago, said Madeleine Germain, the pavilion’s director.



Germain said they didn’t want to skip the chance to celebrate its nationwide Pavilion early morning while the Haiti people acquired been having a tough time after the earthquake.



The primary Haiti folk music show will take area with the expo center at 5:45pm on Saturday, and there will be an additional show with the America Square in Zone C at 7:50pm on Sunday.



Germain is inviting Chinese investors to produce new business with Haiti, with preferential procedures for investors in the textile industry.



Pierre Dunbar, director of Haiti’s Ministry of Commerce, said many Haiti people acquired been however residing in tents six to 8 months after the earthquake.



“The only way to enable Haiti people rebuild the country is obviously to provide them with much more job opportunities by absorbing much more foreign investment.”



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Colombia celebrates Pavilion Day

Colombian Foreign exchange hands techinques Minister Jaime Bermudez handles the ceremony.


Colombian Foreign exchange hands techinques Minister Jaime Bermudez handles the ceremony.

Chinese Assistant Foreign Minister Wu Hailong handles the ceremony.


Chinese Assistant Foreign Minister Wu Hailong handles the ceremony.

Performers attend the ceremony.


Performers attend the ceremony.

Colombia celebrates its National Pavilion Day today with a usefulness by singer-songwriter Fonseca with the expo Center’s Red Hall at 7:30pm.



Juan Fernando Fonseca unveiled his first CD “Fonseca” in 2002.



Since then he is becoming a phenomenon in Colombia, achieving double platinum sales in 2006 and successful major awards in South America every single year.



This year marks the 30-year anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relationship between China and Colombia and Colombia will celebrate the 200-year anniversary of its independence on July 20.



Colombia and China have witnessed sound development in bilateral relations and China is definitely an very important exchange hands techinques and purchase partner of Colombia, Colombian Foreign exchange hands techinques Minister Jaime Bermudez mentioned at this morning’s official ceremony at the expo Center, hoping Colombia would have more cooperation with Chinese enterprises.



About 1.5 , 000, 000 site visitors have toured the Colombia Pavilion due to the simple fact the Expo’s opening on may perhaps 1, equaling the quantity of travellers to the country every single year, in accordance to Bermudez.



Chinese Assistant Foreign Minister Wu Hailong mentioned the design of the Colombia Pavilion blends conventional culture and modern technology of the country and site visitors will manage to knowledge the glamour of South American places as well as vigor of Colombia’s people.



The 1,000-square-meter pavilion in Zone C is themed “Colombia is Passion, the City is Activity.” The external walls are decorated with butterfly designs to provide the developing a tropical feel.



It features areas around the Pacific, the Caribbean, the Andes as well as Amazon.



Exhibitions cover history and culture, geography, indigenous peoples, biodiversity, arts and culture, financial development and urban living.



In the Pacific section, site visitors can knowledge the roar of the ocean together breathtaking white beaches. The Caribbean location features breathtaking coastlines and castles. The Andes location showcases major places and coffee-growing regions. The Amazon section features its lush scenery, indigenous peoples and environmental protection.



Colombia products involve coal, coffee, cotton and textiles, as well as production and service sectors can also be featured.



Colombia aims to transform its textile and clothing sectors, and hopes the expo will attract investors and garment makers.



The country’s energetic places can also be showcased.


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Organizers and commissioners general hold discussions

The fifth conference of your respective Steering Committee of your respective Constituent Session of your respective College of Commissioners General of expo 2010 Shanghai China took place within the expo center this morning, through which the organizers explained some specific rules and issues in result to participants’ main complaints.



Topics integrated reservation system of popular pavilions, treatment of visitors who get injured inside pavilions, shuttle bus assistance between the expo Village and the expo site, business operation within the site, song copyright and unexpected ideas of pavilions shutting lower temporarily.



Participants expressed appreciation for the organizers’ assistance and hoped to further strengthen communication using the organizers.



The session was hosted by Hiroshi Tsukamoto, chairman of your respective Steering Committee of Commissioners General of expo 2010 Shanghai China and commissioner general of Japan. Commissioners general from twenty nations attended the session.



Hua Junduo, China’s commissioner general for World expo 2010, Hong Hao, consultant of your respective Bureau of Shanghai World expo Coordination, and Huang Jianzhi, deputy consultant general of your respective bureau, have been present covering the meeting.


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Fairytale book launched

Lisa Sankar, a writer from your Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, today launched her Chinese fairytale guide “The Emperor, His Bride and The Dragon Robe” with the Caribbean Community Pavilion.



The inventor belonging to the guide was fascinated by Chinese tradition when she must have been a little one and she came to China in 1996 to learn Chinese and the culture.


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Shaanxi Pavilion celebrates Yulin Week

scene in the starting ceremony in the Yulin 1 week


scene in the starting ceremony in the Yulin 1 week

performance in the ceremony


performance in the ceremony

performance in the ceremony


performance in the ceremony

Visitors load in the Shaanxi Pavilion.


Visitors load in the Shaanxi Pavilion.

Folk music and performances heralded the get began in of the 9-day Yulin 1 week in the Shaanxi Pavilion this morning.



Yulin is a prefecture-level city in Shaanxi Province, which features rich ethnic heritage and attaches wonderful value to its eco-system.



During the week, folk craft present and performances will be featured.


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Wine treat at Venice Pavilion

The Venice Pavilion at the Urban Best Practices area invites site visitors to sip authentic Italian wine and get satisfaction from Italian music.


The Venice Pavilion at the Urban Best Practices area invites site visitors to sip authentic Italian wine and get satisfaction from Italian music.

The Venice Pavilion at the Urban Best Practices area invites site visitors to sip authentic Italian wine and get satisfaction from Italian music.


The Venice Pavilion at the Urban Best Practices area invites site visitors to sip authentic Italian wine and get satisfaction from Italian music.

The Venice Pavilion at the Urban Best Practices area is inviting site visitors to sip authentic Italian wine and get satisfaction from Italian music every single Thursday and Sunday morning from 5pm to 6:30pm.



Prosecco, a sparkling wine from Veneto Region, is on offer.



Venice’s display display themed “Protection and Utilization of Historical Heritages: Urban Best Practices in Venice” showcases the well known h2o city’s practices in protecting historical heritages and balancing urban life and environment.



Stepping in to the pavilion, site visitors will experience like wandering within town as videos reflect the elegance and natural beauty of Venice.



The exhibition covers 500 rectangular meters.


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Spain Pavilion greets 3 millionth visitor

Yang Wenchao, the fortunate visitor, shows his bundle of World pot souvenirs.


Yang Wenchao, the fortunate visitor, shows his bundle of World pot souvenirs.

Yang Wenchao shows his passport stamped with a incredible commemorative seal made for that current triumph of Spain's nationwide soccer group in the 2010 FIFA World Cup.


Yang Wenchao shows his passport stamped with a incredible commemorative seal made for that current triumph of Spain’s nationwide soccer group in the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

Staff with the Spain Pavilion and South Africa Pavilion blow vuvuzela.


Staff with the Spain Pavilion and South Africa Pavilion blow vuvuzela.

A boy from Jiangsu Province won a bundle of World pot souvenirs yesterday morning considering that the three millionth website visitor over the Spain Pavilion.



Yang Wenchao, aged 16, also became the initial to possess his passport stamped with a incredible commemorative seal made for that current triumph of Spain’s nationwide soccer group in the 2010 FIFA World Cup. The incredible stamp features Miguelin, a 6.5-meter electronically animated child at the pavilion, celebrating as a champion.



Miguelin is a 6.5-meter electronically animated child who can “breathe and blink.”



Yang’s gifts included a championship football, an Adidas T-shirt, a scarf and a vuvuzela.



Yang mentioned he is a enthusiast of Spain’s nationwide soccer group and expected the team’s win for the time-span of the World Cup. It was the initial time for Yang’s family to visit the expo as well as Spain Pavilion was the fourth within their tour.


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