Expo 2010 Shanghai China Expo 2010 Shanghai China
Theme: Austria – Feel the Harmony
Highlights: Red & White Porcelain
National Pavilion Day: May 21
Pavilion Area: Around 2,000 Square Meters
Location: Within Zone C of the Expo Site
The Austria Pavilion showcases itself by means of dynamic-abstract architecture with a porcelain outer skin in red and white colors. Porcelain is also found in the pavilion's interior design. The porcelain surface elegantly alludes to the century-long tradition of "Chinaware" once exported from China to Europe. In a symbolic way, Austria transports this architectural object back to China with its pavilion, giving expression to the friendship between Austria and China. The color combination of red and white not only displays the colors of the Austrian flag, but also integrates the traditional Chinese color "red" for luck and happiness.
Composed of five exhibition zones, the Austria Pavilion will take visitors on a pleasant journey through spectacular snow-capped mountains, fragrant forests, green grassland, flowing rivers and urban landscapes. Alongside the entire path leading from the mountain to the city, visitors will come into contact with Austrian culture and economy through animated installations. The pavilion promises an extraordinary "Tour of Austria" for visitors, with its sensory-coupled video and audio presentations.
Austria's world-famous music will be a must at the pavilion. The familiar melody of the "Blue Danube," composed by Johann Strauss, Jr., and other classical music composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart will be played from time to time at the exhibit. Avant-garde "Music Shows" and musical parties will also be presented.
The Austrian visual artist group has equipped the exhibition hall with 64 projectors and over a million slides to present a 3D "Interaction between urban and rural habitats." Visitors start at the first stage, the "mountain area," where they feel a cold sensation and touch "real snow." They then continue down to the Austrian "woods." Acoustic elements like the chirping of "birds" amplify the experience. While strolling through the forest, a curious "squirrel" may sniff at their feet.
Besides the musical treat, visitors will also meet three pavilion ambassadors. The first one is Mozart, who will tell stories of music in Austria. The second is "Princess Sissi," a famous figure among Chinese spectators. Mozart and Sissi represent the long history of Austria, while the third ambassador, Chinese football star Sun Xiang, who plays for Austria Vienna in the Austrian League, will be the ambassador for a modern and liberal Austria.
The open-air restaurant "Schanigarten" on the second floor of the pavilion will serve all kinds of delicious food from various states in Austria. After enjoying the food and hospitality from Austria, you can go into the gift shop and buy some souvenirs for friends and family, including fine Austrian crystal.
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