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Shanghai World Expo Breaks 40 Million in 40°c

Haibao — Sun, 19 Sep 2010 12:23:52 +0000

The Shanghai World Expo has now had 40 million visitors over the 106 day period. With the Expo site heating up to even 40c, visitors are still eager on visiting the site. The city’s weather bureau issued a red heart alert, the highest on a three-scale system. The heat record at the expo site is 40.7 degrees Celcius. Expo organisers have issued 1,000 ice blocks, 500 electric fans and more than 2.000 benches in pavilion waiting areas to help people stand the storching heat. Not only is the heat a definite heath risk but it’s putting pressure on the city’s electricity resources.

Gala Dinner for Expo Participants

Haibao — Sat, 18 Sep 2010 11:31:56 +0000

A gala was held in honor of all Expo participants at the Expo Center. Over 500 people from various countries and organizations enjoyed the event, featuring the Chinese muical, ‘’Jasmine Flower.’’ Executive Director of the Shanghai 2010 World Expo Executive Committee and Chairman of China Council for the Promotion of International Trade commented the success, ‘’China shall learn from the experiences and new ideas as you presented in the World Expo to accelerate its economic reform and embrace the future with a more open attitude.’’

The purpose of the gala dinner was to promote understanding and cooperation among all participants.

USA Pavilion Breaks 4 Million

Haibao — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 10:55:02 +0000

The USA Pavilion has now had 4 million visitors. The USA Pavilion is one of the largest national pavilions at the Expo, covering 6,000 square meters. The pavilion is divided into four aspects of America: culture, values, innovation and business ideas. United States Commissioner General Jose Villarreal comments that the success of the pavilion reflects how Expo visitors have enjoyed touring the pavilion.

The USA Pavilion has an average of 45,000 visitors per day and is expecting more than seven million visitors during the whole Expo period.

Taipei Pavilion Welcomes 400,000th Visitor

Haibao — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 09:10:22 +0000

The Taipei Pavilion, situated in the Urban Best Practices Area has now had 400,000 visitors. Lin Jinhuo, the lucky visitor received a plaque saying ‘’400,000^th lucky star’’ and other gifts including a digital album, pineapple cakes and two one-day tickets to Taipei International Flora Expo. This was Lin’s first time at Expo and he was visiting with his family. He especially enjoyed the 101 theatre, which he thought was the most impressive exhibit in the pavilion.

Chinese Valentine’s Day in New Zealand Pavilion

Haibao — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 08:25:12 +0000

The New Zealand Pavilion has given young couples the oppourtunity of taking wedding photos in the pavilion’s beautiful roof garden. Hoping it to be a special blessing, young couple Li Ruoxi and Fang Canqi visited the pavilion marking Chinese Valentine’s Day.

It all started when Fang, the groom sent a letter to the pavilion in hope of giving his fiacée a special Valentine’s Day. Touched by the letter, the New Zealand Pavilion granted them the chance of shooting in the pavilion and invited online users to choose the best pictures. New Zealand’s Commissioner General for the Expo commented, ‘’Our pavilion welcomes al the lovers here to enjoy the beautiful sceneries in the Chinese Valentine’s Day.’’

Ecuador National Pavilion Day

Haibao — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 07:59:45 +0000

The celebration of Ecuador National Pavilion Day has begun. The pavilion, with the theme ‘’Round Heaven and Square Earth’’ features Ecuador’s beautiful islands, coasts, amazon and The Andes, all unique and exceptional.

The special day is celebrated with carnival-style performances, also displaying traditional Ecuadorian clothing. Visitors were also able to try Ecuadorian cuisine.

The pavilion is divided into three sections, Volcanoes and Exotic Animals, Happy Ecuador and Folk Games.

Panama National Pavilion Day

Haibao — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 07:34:19 +0000

The Panama Pavilion celebrated its National Pavilion Day with the theme ‘’Modern City, City of the World.’’ The Panama Pavilion creates the feel of a Panama Canal, featuring photos, video and exhibits. Panama, being the fastest-growing economy in Central America with the largest capita consumption in the region, also urban and economic development are featured in the pavilion.

The Panama Pavilion is divided into three highlights, Model of Panama Canal, Water-curtain Molding and Today’s Panama.

Online Visitor Wins VIP Tour in Finland Pavilion

Haibao — Sun, 12 Sep 2010 08:32:39 +0000

The Finland Pavilion gave lucky online visitor an amazing VIP tour in the pavilion after winning an online lucky draw. The visitor, surnamed Liu, his wife and daughter were treated to Finnish food in the pavilion and were able to experience the one of a kind VIP sauna room. Deputy Commissioner General of Finland Mikko Puustinen welcomed the visitors to the pavilion, and presented them gifts.

Liu was chosen out of 30,000 people. Around 30 pavilions have been invited to take part in the online lucky draw at www.expo.cn

Zimbabwe National Pavilion Day

Haibao — Sat, 11 Sep 2010 08:10:11 +0000

The Zimbabwe Pavilion celebrated its National Pavilion Day yesterday, presenting famous stone sculptures and African civilization.

The pavilion is created to set an atmosphere of ‘’houses of stone’’, the mysterious buildings from Great Zimbabwe (around 1270-1550 AD.) It also features the beautiful Victoria Falls, using shifting light and other multi-media effects.

The Zimbabwe Pavilion presents different ways of creating a balance between cities and countryside, not forgetting nature and people.

Mexico Pavilion Presents Kite to 2 Millionth Visitor

Haibao — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 08:02:42 +0000

The Mexico Pavilion has now had 2 million visitors. The lucky visitor, Li Xiangwen was given a kite, a symbol of union of Mexican an Chinese cultures. Ana Garcia, director of the Mexico Pavilion commented, ‘’We wanted to give this kite as a gift beause it is the symbol Mexico chose to express the union with the Chinese culture.’’ Li and his family were also treated to some Mexican delicacies at the pavilion.

Inside the pavilion there are kites displayed, made by the famous Mexican artist Francisco Toledo. Kites are a Chinese invention, but is very popular in Mexico.