Turkey Pavilion

Date: 2012.01.18 | Category: National Pavilions | Tags: Europe,middle east,Neolithic period,phoenix,Shanghai Expo,turkey,turkey pavilion,world expo 2010

Turkey Pavilion

The main inspiration for the exterior of the 2,000-square-meter rented pavilion was derived from one of the first known settlements in the world called “Catalhoyuk” in Turkish, the center of advanced culture in the Neolithic period. The pavilion looks like an amazing red and beige box with an animal sculpture, inviting visitors to explore a maze of dreams.

Highlight 1: Amazing Journey – The first section of the pavilion will take visitors through a journey of time to learn about Turkey’s historical firsts. A map indicating the ancient sites of Turkey, the world’s first mirror and the world’s first man-built dam are featured here. In the middle section, a 360-degree movie will display scenes from the streets of Istanbul to reflect the pride of the city as the European Capital of Culture. Visitors will then encounter the future in the final section, which is represented by a symbolic figure of the phoenix, a mythical bird which dies in flames and is reborn from the ashes, to embody aspirations for the future.

Highlight 2: Performance – A series of cultural activities will be staged, including traditional music and ballet performances as well as a traditional “Catalhoyuk” fashion show.

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Turkey Pavilion

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Turkey Pavilion (John S Y Lee)

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Turkey Pavilion Illuminated (Debbie Uy)

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Turkey Pavilion Illuminated (Debbie Uy)

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Turkey Pavilion's exterior design detail

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Turkey Pavilion's exterior design detail (Alex Koo)

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360 degree movie (Debbie Uy)

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Turkish ice cream at the pavilion

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Stone Pillars at Turkey Pavilion

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Turkey's history on display inside its pavilion

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Turkey's history on display inside its pavilion

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Turkey's history on display inside its pavilion

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Statue displayed inside the pavilion

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Exhibit inside the pavilion

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Ancient calendars of the East and West at the Turkey Pavilion (Debbie Uy)

Originally posted 2010-10-12 14:05:30.

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