The World Expo has a long history. As early as the 5th century A.D., Persia held an exhibition beyond the market function. At that time, the Persian king showed off his country's financial and material resources by showing his financial resources, so as to deter his neighbors. At the end of 18, people gradually thought of holding an exhibition similar to the market, but only for exhibition and not for sale. This new idea was first put forward in Prague, Czech Republic in 179 1. With the arrival 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 the19th century, the exhibits and exhibitors at the exhibition had gone beyond the scope of a single country.

Categories of Expo

As the name implies, the World Expo is a large-scale activity involving time, region, category and variety. Generally speaking, there are only two categories. One is a comprehensive exposition, and the other is a professional exposition.

Among the more than 50 World Expos held in the past, the comprehensive World Expos are the most. The exhibition contents of the comprehensive Expo are all-inclusive. The host country provides the venue free of charge, and the participating countries set up independent exhibition halls from their own pockets to display the comprehensive achievements of science, technology, culture, economy and society. Comprehensive exposition is generally held once every five years. The content of professional exhibitions is monotonous. It focuses on some 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, fisheries, fish farming, chemicals, forests, habitats, medicine, oceans, data processing, food and so on. Participating countries decorate their own exhibitions in the venues designated by the host country, and there is no need to build special exhibition halls. 99 Kunming World Expo is a professional international exposition.

The significance and function of hol that world Expo

The purpose of hosting the World Expo is often to celebrate major historical events or important commemorative activities in a country or region, and to show the achievements of mankind in politics, economy, culture, 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 2000, there were 13 countries and 24 cities in Britain, France, USA, Germany, Belgium, Canada, Japan, Australia, Spain, Italy, Korea, Portugal and China.

Establishment of World Expo Theme

The higher the level of social productive forces, the stronger the professionalism of socialized production and the more orderly all activities of social life. After nearly a hundred years' interpretation of the World Expo, the United States held the World Expo with the theme of "One Century's Progress" in Chicago on 1933. This is the first World Expo with a theme, requiring exhibitors to design and create their own exhibits around a common theme. Most of the scientific and technological achievements in the past 100 years were exhibited at the meeting. The spectacular neon lights were fascinating, while 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, developing science and technology and creating a "richer life" with the spirit of "man can conquer nature", and "leisure" is only the second need of human beings. 1988, Australia hosted the Brisbane World Expo to commemorate the bicentennial of Europeans' landing and settlement in Australia, and the theme of the Expo was "Leisure life in the age of science and technology". All countries have made a big fuss about this theme, and have used sports, entertainment, tourism, cooking, gardening and other contents to reflect the richness of human life. It fully shows that in the modern society with extremely developed science and technology, after fierce struggle, human beings are eager for leisure and leisure life has been paid attention to. The topic of "leisure" in beautiful Australia has left a deep impression on people.

Rules for the Election of the Host City of the World Expo

According to the election rules, the 89 member countries of the Bureau of International Expositions, big or small, each have one vote. In the first round of voting, if the candidate city wins more than two-thirds of the votes, it will become the host city of the 20 10 World Expo. If no candidate city gets the required number of votes in the first round of voting, a second round of voting will be held, but the city with the least number of 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 gets more than two-thirds of the votes, the third round of voting will continue in the above way until the two cities with the most votes are elected. The final competition will be held in these two cities, and the one with more votes will get the right to host it.

1, What kind of Expo is Expo' 99?

A: This is an "Olympic" grand event to show the achievements of countries all over the world in the field of horticulture.

2. What department approved the registration?

A: The A 1 level Expo was approved and officially registered by the Bureau of International Exhibitions (BIE) and the International Horticultural Producers Association (AIPH).

3. Who sponsored it and who undertook it?

A: It is hosted by People's Republic of China (PRC) and undertaken by Yunnan Provincial People's Government.

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 rock-breaking sculpture, the water landscape running through the Expo Park and so on.

5. What is the scale?

A: This is the largest global event hosted by the China government at the end of this century. All countries in the world will participate in the exhibition, and the number of visitors is expected to reach100000.

The whole exhibition area covers an area of 2 18 hectares, including a greenhouse with an area of more than 3,600 square meters, a banquet hall with an area of more than 2,700 square meters, an empty frame structure shaped like clover, and a "Man and Nature Pavilion" with an area of more than 4,900 square meters.

6. Why did you choose Kunming?

A: Kunming has a mild climate, a strong plant research force, more beautiful scenery and perfect urban construction, and it has the conditions to hold large-scale activities.

7. When will it officially open?

Answer:1999 May1-10/October 3 1, lasting 184 days.

Kunming World Expo, the great event of the century

In the 50 years since People's Republic of China (PRC) was founded, China has never held any kind of exposition. The '99 Kunming World Horticultural Exposition was hosted by People's Republic of China (PRC), and Vice Premier Li Lanqing was the director of the organizing committee. This is the largest, highest-grade and highest-level global exposition!

For this grand event, more than 60 countries and more than 20 international organizations bought land and built gardens at the Kunming World Expo, showing their talents and achievements. Thirty-one provinces, municipalities and autonomous regions across the country are also racing against time to build booths and exhibition gardens to fully display their elegance.

CCTV will broadcast special topics, and Radio China International will continuously broadcast the information of Kunming World Expo to the whole world. The National Tourism Administration has printed eight languages and publicized them around the world through various foreign affairs agencies in China. China Travel Network also exports real World Expo construction scenes to the Internet in various languages.

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

The Expo site is located in Jin Dian Scenic Area in the northern suburb of Kunming, with dense vegetation, covering an area of 2 18 hectares. Among them, China Pavilion covers an area of 1745 1 m2, with the theme of "Colorful China Gardens and Horticulture". This letter shows China's long garden history and profound garden culture connotation. The International Pavilion covers an area of 1 1000 square meters and is a streamlined modern building. Show exquisite horticultural products and rare plants from all over the world.

The distinctive greenhouse covers an area of 3630 square meters. This is a modern functional building with a glass facade. The exhibits are rich and colorful, including tropical rain forest, alpine flowers and temperate flowers. The Museum of Man and Nature fully embodies the theme of this conference, "Man and Nature-Towards 2 1 century", with an area of 4,953 square meters. It is an empty frame building shaped like clover, which shows the interactive relationship between human beings and nature in the long-term production and life practice, enhances human consciousness of protecting ecological environment and harmonious coexistence between man and nature, and moves towards 2 1 century.

The Science and Technology Museum, which integrates science and technology with nature, covers an area of 3,064 square meters and is a modern building combining point, line and surface. The theme is "Horticulture and Technology", which shows the latest technologies and achievements in the field of horticulture at home and abroad.

Kunming World Expo-The Latest Trend of Tourism

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

First of all, it can become a huge tourist attraction in itself, with an exhibition area of 2 18 hectares, where the meticulous works of landscape masters from all over the world are gathered. It will attract not only domestic guests, but also tourists from all over the world.

In addition to indoor exhibition areas: China Pavilion, International Pavilion, Grand Greenhouse, Man and Nature Pavilion and Science and Technology Museum, outdoor exhibition areas: China Pavilion, International Pavilion, Enterprise Pavilion and Special Exhibition Park.

The landscape facilities of the Expo Park are also very artistic. There are three large sculptures in the park: the broken rock sculpture engraved with "Expo' 99", the golden monkey sculpture exhibited in detail in the Expo, and the modern sculpture symbolizing the theme of "Man and Nature-Towards 2 1 century".

There are also three squares: Yingbin Square, Hua Kai New Century Square and Performing Arts Square. There are also three large fountains and water system landscapes running through the Expo site.

During the Expo, several characteristic horticultural exhibitions will be held regularly: Peony Exhibition, Clivia Exhibition, Bonsai Exhibition and Rose Exhibition in May; June Yashi Exhibition; Bulb flower exhibition in July, flower arrangement exhibition and foliage plant exhibition in August; Orchid exhibition in September; Chrysanthemum exhibition in June+10, 5438. , will surely attract theme lovers to come to Wan Li for the grand event.

All these have laid a good foundation for the Expo Park itself to become a large-scale tourist attraction, and the famous scenic spots in Yunnan have made people who come to participate in the grand event have colorful travel arrangements. The combination of tourist routes to visit Yunnan may be the highest in the country.

If you want to see ethnic customs, you can go to Kunming and Dali Line, where Sancha and Bai March Street bring you waves of rich ethnic customs.

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

If you want to visit the history of Southwest China, you can go to Kunming and Lijiang Line. The eaves of Old Town of Lijiang will tell you a distant story.

If you want to see the scenery of snow-capped mountains, you 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, Pearl of Plateau, Shilin, Xishuangbanna, Tropical Rainforest, Dali, Mysterious Country, Shangri-La, Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Mount Everest, Camellia King of Wanhai Sea. . . . . .

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 shall we travel this year? Participate in the Kunming World Expo!

Japan pavilion

Theme: the sum of heart and skill.

Location of exhibition hall: Zone A

Modeling highlights: semi-circular dome, just like robotech.

National Pavilion Day: June 10, 20 12

Introduction: "Purple Silkworm Island" vividly shows the appearance and characteristics of the Japan Pavilion, which can make it easier for visitors to identify it in the vast Expo Park. 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 stronger forever.

Theme of Italy Pavilion: Ideal City, People's City

Location of the exhibition hall: Zone C of the Expo Park

Modeling highlights: functional modules, easy to reorganize.

National Pavilion Day: June 2, 2065, 438+00

Introduction: The Italy Pavilion is a square building with an area of 3,600 square meters and a height of18m. It consists of 20 functional modules, representing 20 regions of Italy, just like a miniature Italian city. From the outside, the whole Italy Pavilion is like a mosaic, which can form various patterns and reflect the harmonious relationship of multi-cultures in different regions.

Theme of Saudi Pavilion: Vitality of Life

Location of the exhibition hall: Zone B of the Expo Park

Modeling Highlights: Silk Road Treasure Boat

National Pavilion Day: To be determined

Introduction to the Pavilion: The architectural design of the Saudi Pavilion was jointly completed by the teams of China and Saudi Arabia. The shape of "Moon Boat" surrounds deserts, oases and oceans, which embodies the local customs and geomorphological features of Saudi Arabia and implies the gathering of urban talents, resources and wealth.

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