Expo in China--2010 Shanghai

When we heard about the news that Shanghai would hold EXPO in 2010,we were so excited about it.I even did a travel plan on it but after I heard from my friends,I cancelled this plan not for the EXPO itself but the number of tourists.Can you imagine that if you want to enter the Saudi Arabia Pavilion,you need to wait outside almost 8 hours. And Shanghai is pretty hot from June to October.But we can not denied that Shanghai Expo is successful as the number of tourists is over 70 million.



 

Encyclopedia of Shanghai EXPO 2010

(1)Introduction:

Duration: May 1 to Oct 31, 2010 Theme: Better City,Better Life Sub-themes: Blending of diverse cultures in the city, Economic prosperity in the city, Innovation of science and technology in the city, Remodeling of communities in the city, Rural-urban Interaction Goal: To attract the participation of 200 countries and international organizations and 70 million visitors.

 (2)Emblem: 

The emblem, depicting the image of three people-you, me, him/her holding hands together, symbolizes the big family of mankind.

(3)Mascot:

Created from a Chinese character meaning people, the mascot "Haibao" embodies the character of Chinese culture.

http://en.expo2010.cn/documents/indexf.htm