Expo 2006 Ratchaphruek_Shanghai World Expo

Shanghai Expo

Expo 2010 Shanghai China
Duration:May 1 to Oct 31, 2010
Expected Visitors:70 million

The theme of Expo 2010 is "Better City, Better Life," representing the common wish of the whole humankind for a better living in future urban environments.
This theme represents a central concern of the international community for future policy making, urban strategies and sustainable development.

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

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

International Exhibitions Bureau, established in Paris, in 1928, regulates the frequency and quality of exhibitions falling within its remit.

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• Uganda showcases modern cities
• Symphony 'QinsMoon'shines Expo
• Happiest nation has its day
• Special day for Cape Verde

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Pavilions

Latvia Pavilion
visitors will behold a glass wind tunnel, filled with flying people.

HK Pavilion

Estonia Pavilion

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Expo 2006 Ratchaphruek

Date:24/03/2010

Royal Flora Ratchaphruek 2006 Mascots

Royal Flora Ratchaphruek has enlisted the help of its nine adorable mascots to help promote the event nationwide.

Team Leader Nong Khun and his companions have been on a tour around Thailand urging Thais to be proud hosts of Royal Flora Ratchaphruek 2006 -- an impressive world-class international expo of tropical flora. During the expo, visitors from Thailand and all over the world will be treated to a dazzling spectacle of over 2.5 million tropical plants representing over 2,200 species.

While on his travels, Nong Khun is accompanied by Nong Kulap representing the Queen Sirikit Rose; Nari representing the Lady's Slipper Orchid, paphiopedilum; Bua representing the lotus; Kan Yao, representing durian -- 'king' of tropical fruits; Mangkhut representing mangosteen -- 'queen' of tropical fruits; Fak Bua -- the plant watering can -- represents a boy who takes care of the plants; Chon, the Chinese radish; and Ta Thung, the scarecrow.