An Overview of World Expo 2010 Shanghai

19,2009 Editor:| Resource:AT0086.com

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The world Expo, a short title of World Exposition, is a large-scaled non-trade international product show and a technical exchange activity, aiming to promote the exchange and development of economy, culture,
Every World Expo shows human-beings’ creation. In its long history of more than a century, almost all amazing inventions has been presented in world Expo for the first time and then become breath of life such as reapers, movies, colour films, auto assembly lines, TV, Computers and robots. What surprise will the world Expo 2010 to be held in China give the world?
 
What is a “World Expo”?
The world Expo, a short title of World Exposition, is a large-scaled non-trade international product show and a technical exchange activity, aiming to promote the exchange and development of economy, culture, scientific technology of every participating country, give them an opportunity to present their achievement in each fields, expand the international association and raise their prestige. Therefore, the world Expo is regarded as the Olympic Game in world economy and scientific technology.
 
Name and Theme of World Expo 2010
This World Expo is official called Expo 2010 Shanghai China, also Shanghai World Expo. The theme of Expo 2010 is "Better City, Better Life."
 
Duration of Expo 2010 Shanghai China
The Expo 2010 Shanghai China lasts for 6 months, from May 1 to Oct 31, 2010, in which year Shanghai will celebrate the 20th anniversary of its opening up and development, and there will be a series of celebration held throughout the exposition site. 
 
Emblem and Mascot of Expo 2010 Shanghai China
The emblem, depicting the image of three people-you, me, him/her holding hands together, symbolizes the big family of mankind. Inspired by the shape of the Chinese character “世” (meaning the world), the design conveys the organizers' wish to host an Expo which is of global scale and which showcases the diversified urban cultures of the world. Created from the Chinese character “人” which means people, the mascot embodies the character of Chinese culture and echoes with the designing concept of the emblem of World Expo Shanghai. Using the Chinese character as the mascot of an international event is an innovation.
 
Main Festivals and Activities during Expo 2010 Shanghai China
There are 33 to 35 venues for events during the 184 days of Expo, including the opening and closing ceremonies, National/Special Day, opening and closing of the Expo Site, high-tech thematic show, new stage production and thematic events.
 

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