Nepal Pavilion

Date: 2011.04.14 | Category: National Pavilions | Tags: asia,Buddhist pagoda,Expo,Expo 2010 Maps,Kathmandu,SHANGHAI

Nepal Pavilion

The Nepal Pavilion is an exquisite work of art with a large Buddhist pagoda as the centerpiece, surrounded by several folk houses representing styles from different periods. It showcases Nepalese artisans’ outstanding talents in art and architecture.

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Front of the facade (MINI)

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Tower details (Myra Xie)

The pavilion recaptures important historic periods in its greater than 2,000-year development as a center for architecture, art and culture. It also depicts the current urban expansion in Kathmandu, shedding light on the opportunities and challenges in environment protection and development of renewable energies.

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Visitors examining the Buddha (livatlantis)

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Artifacts in the pavilion (livatlantis)

Highlight 1: Nepal Arniko Center

The pavilion is named “Nepal Arniko Center” to commemorate the outstanding artisan Arniko, who contributed greatly to the friendship between Nepal and China in ancient times. The pavilion reproduces architectural designs since the 11th century, reflecting the process of urbanization in Nepal.

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Nepal Pavilion from another angle (Jingyi Lu)

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Nepal Tower (H&XL)

Highlight 2: 350 families of craftsmen

Incorporating Nepalese artistic tradition and innovative decoration ideas into its construction and exhibition, the pavilion uses about 500 tons of materials including wood, metal, bricks, porcelain and stone for exhibition and decoration items, all of which are handmade. Wood and clay sculptures will feature exquisite patterns, which have taken about two years for 350 Nepalese families to complete. Some skilled craftsmen came to the building site in Shanghai to add finishing touches to the pavilion.

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Figure of a sitting budha (bychu96)

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A deity's head (bychu96)

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Facade of the Nepal Pavilion (BPFP)

Originally posted 2010-09-03 03:42:12.

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