Expo 2010 Shanghai China Expo 2010 Shanghai China
Theme: A Better Life, A Better City
Highlights: Mobius Strip
National Pavilion Day:
Pavilion Area: Around 3,000 Square Meters
Location: Within Zone C of the Expo site
The Venezuela Pavilion is in the geometric shape of a "Mobius strip," or an inverted cylinder. It is structured in the form of an "8" - a symbolic number both in China and Venezuela, with the eight stars of Bolvar recently incorporated into the Venezuelan flag.
The pavilion depicts many traditional aspects of Venezuela's history and culture. The concept adopted is based on the belief that cities cannot aspire to be truly great places to live until they first address the problems and shortcomings that adversely affect the lives of their citizens.
The pavilion acknowledges the legacy of the country's indigenous people, reproducing the style of a number of ethnic residences, such as the "Shapono Yanomami" ("forest villages") or the "Churuata Yekuana" (the traditional homes of the Yekuana tribe). The Yanomami tribe that has thrived in the rainforests of South America for thousands of years will perform in the pavilion. Nor has it ignored the life experiences of the country's burgeoning numbers of urban dwellers, opting to represent them through the most emblematic public space in any Venezualan city - the Plaza Bolivar.
The exhibition area features two-way audiovisual transmissions via satellite between Shanghai and Venezuela. A live program of Venezuelan events will be broadcast. Venezuelans will also be able to see what's happening in the Expo pavilion from large screens installed around their country.
The pavilion's theater will stage performances by Venezuela's national orchestra and other stars. One of the highlights will be a Venezuelan children's orchestra, which will perform in a 286-seat theater on July 5.
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