Guatemala Pavilion

Date: 2012.03.06 | Category: National Pavilions | Tags: Central America,Expo,Expo 2010 Maps,folk art,mayan civilization,mirador,SHANGHAI

Guatemala Pavilion

The pavilion shows the history and diversity of the Guatemalan culture and its modern urban management and pursuit of future lifest yle. The recently discovered pyramid “Mirador” is exhibited, too.

Guatemala, the birthplace of the Mayan Civilization, showcases the legacy of its ancient civilization at World Expo 2010. The ancestors of the Central American nation used its natural resources without damaging the ecosystem and found ways to live harmoniously with the natural environment.

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Entrance to the Guatemala Pavilion

Guatemala’s exhibit theme is “The Mayan Legacy of an Eternal Spring.” Guatemala added that it considers the Mayan Civilization a treasure this is “not only ours, but the world’s”. The country provides an exhibition in the joint pavilion for some Central and South American countries. Guatemala also exhibits the country’s cultural landscape, traditional construction methods and some handicrafts.

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Inside the Guatemala Pavilion

Highlight 1: Folk Art

Dance shows present how the folk art has changed through time until today.

Highlight 2: Cocoa, Coffee, Sugar and Spirit Drinks

Cocoa, coffee, sugar and spirit drinks, which are important in the history, life and commerce of the country, are offered in the pavilion.

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Interior of the Guatemala Pavilion

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Interior of the Pavilion (Christian Van Der Henst)

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Display or souvenir shop (Christian Van Der Henst)

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Reception area (Christian Van Der Henst)

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A visitor mimicking a wall sculpture (Pepper Archer)

Originally posted 2010-09-06 07:54:38.

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