Expo 2010 Shanghai China Expo 2010 Shanghai China
Theme: Thainess: Sustainable Ways of Life
National Pavilion Day: September 5
Pavilion Mascot: "Tai"
Location: Within Zone B of the Expo Site
The Thailand Pavilion has been painted red and gold, among other colors, to create a beautiful backdrop. It reveals traditional Thai architectural features. The pavilion's mascot "Tai" - a cute, friendly and cheerful child-giant – will welcome visitors at the entrance. There is a friendship clock on the roof of the pavilion, symbolizing the friendly ties between China and Thailand since a diplomatic relationship was established 35 years ago.
The exhibition is divided into "Journey of Harmony; Harmony of Difference Tones and Harmony of Thais." There will be a 360-degree hydro-screen and technologies that will let robots talk with visitors.
The "Journey of Harmony" will take visitors to the past to explore the lifestyle of Siamese people. It portrays the story of Thais, who prospered waterside.
The "Harmony of Different Tones" spotlights the interaction between urban and rural areas as well as the country's friendly exchanges with other countries. It represents Thais' pursuit of peace and harmony.
The "Harmony of Thais" embodies Thais' attitude towards life - pursuing a simple lifestyle with contentment.
Thai food ranging from piquant tastes to milder flavors will be served. They include noodles in spicy prawn soup, chicken Khao Soi, Pad Thai with prawn, rice with pork and basil leaves, Thai grilled chicken with Som Tum and sticky rice, sweet and sour chicken rice or noodles, garlic pork with rice, noodles with minced pork, fish pate and noodles in chicken coconut galangal soup. Herbal ingredients will be featured in many items to introduce the subtle health benefits of traditional Thai cooking.
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