The World Expo has a long history. It is a distinctive forum. It encourages human beings to play their creativity and take the initiative to participate. It also encourages human beings to combine science with emotion and offer all kinds of new concepts, new ideas and new technologies that are helpful to human development to the world. The first real World Expo was held in London, England in 1851. The World Expo is a large-scale exhibition activity that comprehensively reflects the political, economic, cultural and scientific development level and achievements of contemporary countries in the world. It is called the Olympic Games in the fields of economy, science and technology and culture. China has participated in the 12 World Expo so far.
In p>2111, the theme of China and Shanghai was "Better City, Better Life". It contains five sub-themes: the relationship between cities and economic development, the relationship between cities and sustainable development, the interaction between urban and rural areas, the relationship between cities and high-tech development, and the relationship between cities and multicultural development. ? It is the dream of mankind in the new century to demand a more livable environment and a higher quality of life. She embodies the people-oriented concept and truly reflects the hope and desire of human beings for the future development of the city. In the new century, China is attracting worldwide attention with its unprecedented development speed and its influence and role in world political, economic and international affairs. Peace and development, mutual promotion and progress are not only the ideals and beliefs of the 1.2 billion people in China, but also the eternal theme of the whole world.
The first session
Location: London, England
Duration: May 1, 1851-October 11, 1851
Name: London International Industrial Products Expo
The first real World Expo was held in London, England in 1851. The Victorian era was the heyday of Britain. With the completion of the industrial revolution, Britain became the number one power in Europe. The expansion of colonialism made Britain claim to be an "empire that never sets". The great appeal brought by its power made Britain successfully hold this grand event.
A special committee led by Prince Albert designated the famous Hyde Park as the Expo site. The large exhibition hall built by tender was 491 meters long, 117 meters wide and 33 meters high. The huge steel frame was completely covered with 81,111 square meters of glass, which was magnificent. Later generations called it the "Crystal Palace".
The first World Expo opened in a lively atmosphere. In the 96,111-square-meter exhibition area, the total length of exhibition tables was about 13 kilometers. During the 23-week exhibition, 6.3 million people visited it.
At the London World Expo, about 18,111 businessmen exhibited about one million products they brought. These exhibits include a 24-ton coal lump, a Jin Gangzuan from India and a specimen elephant, while steam engines, agricultural machinery and textile machinery show visitors the development of modern industry and the infinite imagination of human beings. The organizing committee awarded prizes to more than 5,111 exhibitors, among which silk, cheongsam and tea presented by China won various awards.
The great success of the London World Expo is not only reflected in the 6.3 million visitors and the profit of 186,111 pounds, but more importantly, Britain gained a great reputation from it, and the British people got two museums: the Albert Museum and the Kensington Science and Technology Museum, which laid the foundation for Britain's exhibits, and this practice has become a fine tradition of future world expositions.