the origin of the world Expo

the world Expo has a long history. As early as the 5th century A.D., Persia held an exhibition that transcended the market function. At that time, the Persian king showed off his country's financial and material resources by displaying his finances to deter his neighbors. At the end of 2118, people gradually thought of holding an exhibition similar to the fair but only for sale. This new idea was first introduced in Prague, Czech Republic in 1791. With the advent of the industrial revolution, the improvement of social productivity, the progress of science and technology, and the development of international transportation, the conditions for holding world exhibitions are gradually mature. By the middle of 2119, the exhibits and exhibitors at the exhibition were beyond the scope of a single country.

Categories of World Expositions

As the name implies, the World Exposition is a large-scale activity involving time, region, categories, varieties and other aspects. Generally speaking, it is only divided into two categories. One is a comprehensive Expo, and the other is a professional Expo.

among the more than 51 world expositions held in the past, comprehensive world expositions are the most. The exhibition contents of the comprehensive World Expo are all-inclusive. The host country provides the venue free of charge, and the participating countries pay their own money to set up an independent exhibition hall, in which the comprehensive achievements of science, technology, culture, economy and society are displayed. Comprehensive expositions are generally held once every five years. The contents of professional exhibitions are monotonous. It focuses on certain professional products, and the following topics can be regarded as recognized exhibitions: ecology, land transportation, hunting, entertainment, atomic energy, mountains and rivers, urban planning, animal husbandry, meteorology, shipping, fishing, fish farming, chemical industry, forests, habitats, medicine, ocean, data processing, food and so on. Participating countries decorate and arrange their own exhibitions in the venues designated by the host country, and there is no need to build special exhibition halls. The 99 Kunming World Expo is a professional international exposition.

the significance and role of hosting the world Expo

the purpose of hosting the world Expo is often to celebrate major historical events or important commemorative activities of a country or region, so as to show the achievements of mankind in politics, economy, culture and science and technology in a certain field. Hosting the World Expo will not only bring development opportunities to participating countries, expand international exchanges and cooperation, and promote economic development, but also create huge economic and social benefits for the host country, publicize and expand its popularity and reputation, and promote social prosperity and progress.

Countries and cities that have hosted the World Expo

By 2111, there were 24 cities in 13 countries including Britain, France, the United States, Germany, Belgium, Canada, Japan, Australia, Spain, Italy, South Korea, Portugal and China.

Establishment of the theme of the World Expo

The higher the level of social productive forces, the stronger the professionalism of socialized production and the more orderly all activities in social life. After nearly a hundred years of interpretation, the United States held the World Expo in Chicago in 1933 with the theme of "One Century's Progress". This is the first World Expo with a theme, and exhibitors are required to design and create their own exhibits around a common theme. Most of the achievements of science and technology in the past 111 years were exhibited at the meeting, and the spectacular neon lights were fascinating, while the new scientific and technological achievements such as aviation technology and new buildings with air-conditioning facilities caused a sensation. People are encouraged to see the great progress of science and technology in the past century. Since then, every World Expo has set a very meaningful theme.

Leisure life was once the theme of the World Expo

For a long time, human beings have been transforming nature and developing science and technology with the spirit of "man can conquer nature" to create a "richer life", and "leisure" is only the second need of people. In 1988, Australia hosted the Brisbane World Expo to commemorate the bicentennial of Europeans' landing and settlement in Australia, and took "leisure life in the age of science and technology" as the theme of the Expo. All countries have made a big fuss about this theme, and they have used sports, entertainment, tourism, cooking, gardening and other contents to reflect the richness of human life. It fully shows that human beings are eager for leisure after fierce struggle in the modern society with extremely developed science and technology, and leisure life has been paid attention to. Highlighting the topic of "leisure" in beautiful Australia has left a deep impression on people.

Rules for the city election of the host country of the World Expo

According to the election rules, the 89 member countries of the Bureau of International Expositions, regardless of their size, each have one vote. In the first round of voting, if a candidate city wins more than two thirds of the votes, it will become the host city of the 2111 World Expo. If no candidate city gets the required votes in the first round of voting, a second round of voting will be held, but those who get the least votes in the first round of voting will no longer participate in the competition. In the second round of voting, the candidate city that won more than two-thirds of the votes was elected. If no city has won more than two-thirds of the votes, the third round of voting will continue in the above way until two cities with the most votes are elected. The final competition will be held by these two cities, and the one with more votes will be awarded the right to host.

1. What kind of Expo is Expo '99?

A: It is an "Olympic" grand event to show the achievements made by countries all over the world in the field of gardening.

2. What department approved and registered it?

a: it is an A1-type exposition approved and officially registered by the Bureau of International Expositions (BIE) and the International Horticultural Producers Association (AIPH).

3. Who sponsored it and who undertook it?

a: sponsored by the people's Republic of China and undertaken by the people's government of Yunnan province.

4. What does it contain?

A: There are various special exhibitions, such as peony exhibition, bonsai exhibition, Yashi exhibition and flower arrangement exhibition. There are forest gardens, herb gardens, vegetable and melon orchards and bamboo gardens; There are the China Pavilion, the International Pavilion, the Science and Technology Museum, the Great Greenhouse, the Museum of Man and Nature, the large-scale broken rock sculpture, the water landscape running through the Expo Park and so on.

5. What is the scale?

a: it is the largest and global event hosted by the government of China at the end of this century. All countries in the world will participate in the exhibition, and the number of visitors is expected to reach 11 million.

the whole exhibition area covers an area of 218 hectares, including a greenhouse with an area of more than 3,611 square meters, a banquet hall with an area of more than 2,711 square meters for thousands of people, an empty frame structure shaped like clover, and a "Man and Nature Pavilion" with an area of more than 4,911 square meters.

6. Why did you choose Kunming?

a: Kunming has a mild climate, a strong plant research force, more beautiful scenery, and an increasingly perfect urban construction, which makes it possible to hold large-scale activities.

7. When will it officially open?

a: from may 1, 1999 to October 31, 1999, it lasted for 184 days.

Kunming Expo of the Century

In the 51 years since the founding of the People's Republic of China, China has never hosted any kind of exposition, and the '99 Kunming World Horticultural Exposition was hosted by the Chinese people, with Vice Premier Li Lanqing as the director of the organizing committee. It is the largest, highest-grade and top-level global exposition!

For this grand event, more than 61 countries and more than 21 international organizations have bought sites to build gardens at the Kunming World Expo, showing their talents to fully display their achievements and styles. Thirty-one provinces, cities and autonomous regions across the country are also racing against time to build booths and gardens to fully display their own style.

CCTV will broadcast a special topic, and China Radio International will broadcast the information of Kunming World Expo to the whole world continuously. The National Tourism Administration has printed eight languages for publicity around the world through various foreign affairs agencies in China. China Tourism Internet also outputs the real world Expo construction scenes to the Internet in various languages.

during the Expo, cultural performances, parties and celebrations will be held, and cultural, tourism, sightseeing and various forms of entertainment activities will be carried out with world-class entertainment and tourism facilities.

The Expo site is located in the Golden Temple Scenic Area in the northern suburb of Kunming, covering an area of 218 hectares. Among them, the China Pavilion covers an area of 17,451 square meters, with the theme of "Colorful Gardens and Horticulture in China". The letter shows China's long garden history and extensive and profound garden culture connotation. The International Pavilion covers an area of 11,111 square meters and is a streamlined modern building. Show the fine gardening products and rare plants from all countries and regions in the world.

The more distinctive greenhouse covers an area of 3,631 square meters. It is a modern functional building with a glass facade. The exhibits are rich and colorful, including tropical rain forests, alpine flowers and temperate flowers. The Museum of Man and Nature fully embodies the theme of this conference, "Man and Nature-Towards the 21st Century", with an area of 4,953 square meters. It is an empty-framed building shaped like a clover, showing the interactive relationship between human beings and nature in their long-term production and life practice, enhancing human awareness of protecting the ecological environment, making man and nature harmonious and marching towards the 21st century.

The Science and Technology Museum, which integrates science and technology with nature, covers an area of 3,164 square meters and is a modern building combining points and lines. The theme is "Horticulture and Technology", which shows the latest technology and achievements in the field of horticulture at home and abroad.

Kunming World Expo-the latest trend of tourism

' 99 Kunming World Horticultural Exposition has brought great vitality to tourism.

First of all, it can become a giant tourist attraction in itself, with an exhibition area of 218 hectares, in which the meticulous works of landscape masters from all over the world are gathered. It will not only attract domestic guests, but also attract tourists from all over the world.

In addition to indoor exhibition areas: China Pavilion, International Pavilion, Grand Greenhouse, Man and Nature Pavilion, Science and Technology Museum, it also has outdoor exhibition areas: China Pavilion, International Pavilion, Enterprise Pavilion, Special Exhibition Garden and so on.

The landscape facilities in the Expo Park are also very artistic. There are three large-scale sculptures in the park: the broken rock sculpture engraved with "EXPO'99", the golden monkey sculpture, which is a wonderful object of the Expo, and the modern sculpture symbolizing the theme of "Man and Nature-Towards the 21st Century".

There are also three squares: Yingbin Square, bloom New Century Square and Performance Square. There are also three large fountains and water system landscape running through the Expo site.

During the Expo, there will be several special horticultural exhibitions regularly: Peony Exhibition, Clivia Exhibition, Bonsai Exhibition and Rose Exhibition in May; Yashi Exhibition in June; Bulb flower exhibition in July, flower arrangement exhibition and foliage plant exhibition in August; Orchid exhibition in September; The Chrysanthemum Exhibition in October, etc., will surely attract all thematic enthusiasts to come to Wan Li to participate in the grand event.

All these have laid an excellent foundation for the Expo Park to become a large-scale tourist attraction, and the famous scenic spots in Yunnan with beautiful scenery enable people who come to participate in the grand event to have colorful travel arrangements. The combination of tourist routes to visit Yunnan is probably the highest in the country.

Those who want to see ethnic customs can go to Kunming and Dali, where three tea and March Street with Bai ethnic groups bring you a strong ethnic atmosphere.

Those who want to see the tropical scenery can go to Kunming and Banna Line. This green pearl will fully show you the exotic tropical plants and the delicate Dai girls.

Those who want to visit the history of Southwest China can go to the Kunming and Lijiang lines. The layered roofs of Old Town of Lijiang will tell you a distant story.

Those who want to see the scenery of the snow-capped mountains can go to Kunming and Shangri-La Line. The virgin snow peak may unveil the mystery for you and show off its beautiful colors.

Dianchi Lake, the pearl of the plateau, is the wonder stone forest in the world, Xishuangbanna in the tropical rain forest, Dali in the Oriental Geneva, Xianggelila in the mysterious country, Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, the virgin peak, and the king of ten thousand camellia in bloom. . . . . .

These resounding names are enough to make your trip full of excitement, and the 26 ethnic minorities, 26 languages and 26 cultures in Yunnan will definitely make tourists who like ethnic customs linger. We can say without hesitation: Where will we travel this year? Participate in the Kunming World Expo!

Japan Pavilion

Theme: Harmony of Hearts and Skills

Location of the Pavilion: Zone A

Styling Highlights: A large dome with a semicircle shape, just like robotech

National Pavilion Day: June 12, 2111

Introduction to the Pavilion: "Purple Silkworm Island" vividly shows the appearance and characteristics of the Japan Pavilion. At the same time, the nickname "Purple Silkworm Island" also reflects the message that the Japan Pavilion wants to convey-face the future, set up lofty ideals, and grow and develop forever.

Theme of Italy Pavilion: Ideal City, City of People

Location of the Pavilion: Area C of the World Expo Park

Styling Highlights: Functional Modules, Convenient Reorganization

National Pavilion Day: June 2, 2111

Description of the Pavilion: Italy Pavilion is a square building with an area of 3,611 square meters and a height of 18 meters, which is composed of 21 functional modules. From the outside, the whole Italy Pavilion is like a split mosaic, which can form a variety of patterns, reflecting the harmonious relationship between multi-cultures in different regions.

Saudi Pavilion theme: vitality of life

Pavilion location: Expo site B

Styling highlights: Silk Road Treasure Boat

National Pavilion Day: to be determined

Description of the Pavilion: The architectural design of the Saudi Pavilion was completed by teams from China and Saudi Arabia, and the shape of the "Moon Boat" encircles the desert, oasis and ocean, reflecting Saudi Arabia.

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