Understanding World Expo

The World Exhibition or Exposition, also known as World Expo, is also known as the international exposition and world exposition. It is called "World Expo Expo". It is an international event with a great influence and a long history organized by the government organization or government entrusted by the host country.

Exhibitors show the world the positive impact of contemporary culture, technology and industry on the results of various areas of life.

Universal Expo, Expo is the abbreviation of Exposition; also known as World Fair or World 1; s Fair; it is a distinctive forum, which encourages people to play a creative and active participation. It encourages people to combine science and emotion and bring new concepts, new concepts and new technologies that are helpful to human development in the world.

Therefore, World Expo is known as the "Olympic" grand gathering of world economy, science and technology and culture.

World Expo is an International Expo with a large impact and a long history organized by the host government or the government.

It has gone through more than 100 years of history, mainly from the display of fine arts and traditional crafts. Later it gradually turned into an exhibition of science and technology in 2010, Shanghai World Expo and industrial technology. It became a rare place for nurturing industrial talents and the general public.

The venue of the world exhibition is not only the display of technology and commodities, but also the spectacular scenery with colorful performances. It has become an ideal place for entertainment and consumption for ordinary citizens.

The world exposition is a gathering of human beings. People gather from different parts of the world to show their products and skills, and celebrate their respective homeland and motherland.

The Expo is a great achievement of human civilization, so it has an unparalleled appeal and makes people feel agitated.

This kind of party can be traced back to ancient times. As early as fifth Century ad, Persia held the first exhibition beyond the market function.

At the end of the eighteenth Century, people gradually thought of holding exhibitions similar to bazaars but not for sale.

The modern meaning of World Expo originated from the beginning of the industrial revolution in the middle of nineteenth Century.

So far, World Expo has held more than 40 sessions, mainly through four stages of development.

Mascot of World Expo, Shanghai

Haibao

Haibao (HaiBao) mascot of World Expo, Shanghai, China in 2010.

At 8 p. m. on December 18, 2007, Haibo, the mascot of Shanghai World Expo in 2010, finally unveiled its mysterious veil. The lovely shape of the blue "Ren" made everyone refreshing.

Haibao takes the Chinese character "human" as its core creativity and matches the life and vitality of the sea blue.

His laughter shows the spirit of optimism and health in China. His movements of raising his chest and his hands show his tolerance and enthusiasm. He raises his thumbs and is a sincere invitation to friends from the world's Expo mascots.

Designer: Wu Yong Jian.

The symbols and images of World Expo have become unique intangible assets and become one of the world's recognized heritage.

The mascot of World Expo is not only an important carrier of the image brand of World Expo, but also embodies the unique cultural charm of World Expo hosting the country and the host city. It embodies the national culture and spirit of World Expo, and it has become one of the most valuable intangible assets of World Expo.

Mascot, as a symbol of host country's characteristics, is a symbol of national culture.

It reflects the historical development, cultural concept, ideology and social background of the host country from all levels, and plays a very important role in the fields of politics, economy and culture.

In 2010, the mascot of World Expo, Shanghai in China was designed to achieve the following functions:

(1) fully embody the culture of the host country.

In 2010, World Expo, Shanghai, was a global event hosted by China and hosted by Shanghai. It was also the first comprehensive World Expo to be held in developing countries.

The mascot design in World Expo, Shanghai, must contain the cultural characteristics of China, highlight the cultural spirit of China, and reflect the characteristics of cultural exchanges between Shanghai and World Expo.

At the same time, it accords with the requirements of Chinese law and social order.

(2) fully reflects the theme of "Better City, better life" in World Expo, Shanghai.

The mascot of World Expo 2010 Shanghai China should become the image carrier and visual identity of the theme deduction. It has obvious differences with the previous mascot images of World Expo or other international large-scale events in the theme performance and styling design.

The mascot image should be fully expressed in the theme of "Better City, better life" in World Expo, Shanghai by means of creative refining, modeling design, concept elaboration, character setting and action deduction.

Through the mascot image vividly deduce the interactive relationship between city and city people, profoundly express the inner relationship between footprint and dream.

Design ideas and concepts should be clear and unique, fit the theme and be easy for the broad audience to understand.

(3) the value of product derivation and development.

The mascot of World Expo, Shanghai in 2010 should conform to the principle of "good-looking, easy to understand, easy to remember and easy to use". It has the image basis and modeling premise of product derivation and market development, and has the characteristics of high recognition and strong applicability. It is suitable for the design and development of various kinds of derivatives, such as toys, stationery, clothing, gifts, jewelry and so on.

In the form of expression and technical means, it is applicable to the dissemination and re creation of plane, three-dimensional and electronic media, and is applicable to the needs of different carriers to interpret and express the theme.

(4) match with the emblem.

3 years ago, the emblem of World Expo, Shanghai, was born with three people embracing each other, with the Chinese character "the world" as its original form.

Emblem designer Shao Honggeng.

The unveiled mascot, echoing the Chinese character "man", is a good match. It further highlights the people-oriented idea of the people and strengthens the close connection between man and the earth, between man and the world, and deepens the theme of World Expo, Shanghai.

The theme of Shanghai World Expo tells people that the main body of a city is human beings. The main body of creating a good life is human beings. The main body of enjoying a good life is also human beings, and the development of the state and society must be "people-oriented".

Man is not only the cell of a city, but also the soul of a city, and people endow city culture, character and creativity.

The three organic systems of people, cities and the earth are interlinked, and this relationship runs through the course of urban development.

The reporter learned from the Shanghai World Expo Bureau that the mascot "Haibao" is based on "man" and connects the city and the earth.

[editor's paragraph] World Expo world's most

Shanghai World Expo has not yet officially opened, but 11 records have been selected as the world record of the world record association of China.

1, the largest number of participating countries and organizations: more than 240 countries and international organizations that have signed up for World Expo, Shanghai, are the highest in past World Expo, exceeding the highest record of 172 countries and international organizations in Hannover and World Expo in 2000.

It will attract tens of millions of visitors from all over the world.

Shanghai World Expo was elected to the world record association of China to participate in the largest number of countries and organizations in World Expo.

2, the largest number of volunteers: this year, World Expo has put forward new and higher requirements for volunteers. In the Expo site and urban volunteer service sites, nearly 200 thousand volunteers with youth as the main body will provide quality services to visitors from all over the world. At the same time, nearly one million volunteers will be mobilized to participate in the volunteer service action of the Expo City in World Expo.

Shanghai World Expo was selected as the world's largest number of volunteers in the world record association in World Expo.

3, the number of self built libraries is the largest: the self built Pavilion of the official exhibitors in World Expo, Shanghai, and about 40 countries and international organizations have applied for the construction.

Shanghai World Expo was selected as the world's largest number of self built museums in World Expo.

4, the first synchronous launch of online World Expo: the organizers of Shanghai World Expo will launch the "Online China Shanghai World Expo in 2010" at the same time as the organizers of the entity World Expo, make full use of the unique advantages of the Internet, and realize the organic linkage between World Expo and World Expo online. The Internet will make Shanghai World Expo a "never ending".

At present, more than 170 countries and international organizations confirm the participation of online World Expo.

Shanghai online World Expo was selected as the world's first online World Expo by the world record association of China.

5, the largest single area solar roofs in the world: the Shanghai World Expo Theme Pavilion roofing solar panel has an area of more than 30 thousand square meters. It is the largest single area solar roof in the world, with an annual power output up to 2 million 800 thousand degrees, equivalent to the total electricity consumption of more than 4500 residents in Shanghai. It can reduce CO2 emissions by about 2800 tons per year, equivalent to saving more than 1000 tons of standard coal every year.

Shanghai World Expo theme pavilion roof is selected by the world record association of China, the largest single area solar roof in the world.

6, the largest ecological green wall in the world: the 5000 square meter ecological green wall on the facade of the World Expo Theme Pavilion in Shanghai is the largest ecological green wall in the world.

It is also a sign of energy saving in the exhibition hall.

The greening and thermal insulation wall will effectively block the radiation in summer and reduce the air temperature near the surface of the exterior wall.

In winter, the external walls will form an insulation layer to reduce the wind speed, thereby prolonging the service life of the external walls.

Shanghai World Expo theme pavilion roof is selected by the world record association of China, the largest single area solar roof in the world.

The wall of Shanghai World Expo Theme Pavilion has been selected as the largest ecological green wall in the world record association of China.

7. The largest public toilets in the world: the new public toilets in the Expo site will be the most environmentally friendly public toilets in the world and the largest public toilets in the world.

The Expo site will have more than 30 toilets of about 8000 toilets, creating the largest single volume in the world.

The public toilets of the World Expo adopt ventilation and heat insulation double Roofs: a uniform shading device and a green wall are installed on the external walls, so that the inner surface temperature of the building envelope is lower than the outdoor air temperature, and the fans and blowers are not required.

The natural temperature and the way of following the customs can make the temperature difference between the inside and outside of the public toilets reach 8 - 10 degrees Celsius.

In addition to smell, the siphon principle is more effective.

After the public toilets were opened in World Expo, they did not knock things off, resulting in waste of resources.

This "box assembled assembled" toilet has "mobility". After World Expo is opened, it can move away and get other public service areas.

The public toilets of the World Expo Theme Pavilion in Shanghai are selected as the largest public toilets in the world by the China World Record Association.

8, retain the largest number of old buildings in the park: about 20 thousand square meters of historic buildings in Shanghai World Expo park can be preserved and protected. More than 400 thousand square meters of industrial buildings will be protected for renovation and replacement, accounting for 1/5 of the total construction area of the Expo site.

Most of the past.

The site of the Expo site is the most concentrated place in Shanghai's industrial heritage. The workshop here carries many historical memories of the city.

The protection and utilization of old buildings has become an important part of World Expo's theme deduction.

These old buildings will be regenerated in various uses: part of them will be directly used in the National Pavilion (the industrial buildings are mostly large-span buildings, which are suitable for display); the other part is for logistics and logistics support; the most notable is the 5000 square meter World Expo Museum and the 20 thousand square meter City Civilization Museum, which are located in the old buildings of the original Jiangnan Shipyard.

Shanghai World Expo park has been selected by the world record association of China to retain the largest number of old buildings in the world in World Expo.

9, World Expo has the largest park area: the park occupies an area of 5.28 square kilometers in the center of the city, and the area of Shanghai World Expo park is the most in World Expo.

Shanghai World Expo park has been selected as the world's largest park in World Expo, China World Record Association.

10, the largest crystal matrix in the world: in the Joint Pavilion of private enterprises in World Expo, there is a display wall of "shining matrix" made up of 30000 crystal exhibition cards, each engraved with the name of each enterprise.

The whole glittering matrix will be colorful and colorful under the illumination of lights. It is the most noticeable collective appearance of Chinese enterprises on the world stage.

[editor's paragraph] history and origin of the Expo

The origin of the World Exposition

In ancient farming society, people often started trading activities in celebration of bumper harvest, religious rites and joyful festivals. Later, they gradually developed into regular, fixed places and large trade and Exhibition assemblies aimed at goods exchange.

This is the embryonic form of the world exposition.

In fifth Century, Persia held the first exhibition to pcend the market function.

In eighteenth Century, with the continuous emergence of new technologies and new products, people gradually thought of holding exhibitions similar to bazaars, but only exhibiting and exhibiting new products and results.

In 1791, Czech held this exhibition for the first time in Prague, capital.

With the development of science and technology and the development of social productive forces, the scale of exhibition has gradually expanded. The scope of exhibition has expanded from one place to the whole country, and has been extended from home to abroad until it has become a world exposition involving many countries.

The history of the World Exposition

In 1851, the world Industrial Expo became the first World Expo in the world. It was held in Hyde Park, capital of London. The exhibition is from May 1, 1851 to October 11th. Its main contents are world culture and industrial technology. Its naming "Great" has great, great and spectacular meaning in English. By this time, the great achievements of the United Kingdom and its pride in the world were revealed after the industrial revolution.

In 1867, World Expo, Paris, already had the embryonic form of modern World Expo.

After World War II, the people of the world rebuilt their homes on the ruins of the sorrows, and on the basis of restoring production and reviving the economy, held the first World Exposition in 1958 in the Belgian capital, Brussels, with the theme "science, civilization and humanity".

In order to embody the theme of science, World Expo, Brussels, has built a spherical pavilion with atomic energy structure, which represents mankind's entry into the new century of science and technology. Its unique and innovative form is still vivid in the past half a century.

The brilliance and richness of the Expo almost completely eclipsed all the previous World Expo.

In 1962, a small professional exposition "human in the space age" was held in Seattle, us.

The exhibition showcase the brand new advanced technology, vending machine and single rail railway, and it has been a great success.

In 1964, in order to commemorate the 300th anniversary of New York's construction city, New York's other World Expo symbols once held the world exposition, though the theme was elegant in style, "through understanding to peace."

However, the strong commercial atmosphere of World Expo made the audience stop and lose the significance of commemorative activities.

In 1970, the World Expo was first held in Osaka, Japan. It was called "the world exposition" by Japan. It embodied "human progress and harmony". It showed the Japanese development and achievements in all aspects after the Tokyo Olympic Games. Thanks to the Expo, Japan has maintained a strong momentum in the economic development in the last 10 years.

In 1985, the World Expo was held again in the new city of Tsukuba, a new science and cultural city more than 50 kilometers away from Tokyo.

The theme of the Expo is "living environment and human home technology".

After a year, Canada held a "Expo" on the theme of "pportation" to commemorate Vancouver's 100th anniversary.

In 1988, the British built 200th anniversary living places in Australia. In order to remember this day, Australia held the world exposition in the eastern city of Brisbane, Gold Coast.

The theme of the Expo is "leisure life in the technological age".

It reflects mankind's experience and entertainment in today's highly developed science and technology.

All countries are making a fuss about this theme. They embody the richness and variety of human life through various contents such as sports, culture, tourism, leisure, cooking, gardening and so on.

In 1990, Osaka, Japan hosted the professional AI international flower and Green Exposition. The theme is "human and nature".

The world horticultural exhibition is held as a commemorative event celebrating Osaka's "new beginning" 100th anniversary.

A total of 82 countries participated in the exhibition, and 55 international organizations had separate pavilions or booths with provinces and cities in Japan.

Hundreds of times achieved great International Horticultural Exposition in Asia and achieved great success.

In 1992, Columbo discovered the 500th anniversary of the Americas. For this reason, the Spanish government held the World Expo in Seville, named the theme of the World Expo logo of the exposition as "the age of discovery".

World Expo covers an area of 4 million 780 thousand square meters, with more than 100 countries participating.

The audience reached about 60000000 people. China Pavilion exhibited four great inventions and long march series rockets, and was named "five star Pavilion".

In 1993, the Datian fair in Korea was the first World Exposition (recognized category) held by developing countries in the world.

The theme is "the new way to take off".

The China Pavilion showcase aerospace technology, the Three Gorges Project and so on. It has received 3 million 500 thousand people. It is one of the five best pavilions for the most famous pavilions.

1998 World Expo in Lisbon, Portugal.

1998 is the International Year of marine approved by the United Nations. The theme of the Expo is "ocean - future wealth".

In 2000, World Expo, Hannover, the theme of "human, nature, technology", exhibiting 172 countries and organizations, for the past World Expo participating countries, regions and organizations the most.

In 2005, the theme "natural wisdom" of Aichi, World Expo, Japan was the latest registered World Expo. The Chinese Pavilion received 5 million 700 thousand spectators to receive the largest audience.

In 2008, World Expo, Saragossa, Spain, the water tower was the landmark building of Saragossa World Expo in 2008 and the tallest building in Saragossa city.

The water tower is one of the three main theme pavilions in Expo Park. It is also known as the water tower.