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• Vietnam Pavilion

  Date: 2012.05.17 | Category: National Pavilions | Response: 0

  Vietnam Pavilion

  The facade of the 1,000-square-meter pavilion appears like a river and the bamboo surrounding it can reduce the heat from the sun. The design highlights Vietnamese culture. Visitors will learn about the country’s profound history and culture as well as its wisdom in eco-protection and urban development.

  
  

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  Vietnam Pavilion with its Bamboo Walls (Kiva Dang)

  By focusing on this ancient city, the pavilion will delve into the lives of Vietnamese citizens and the rapid development of the national economy since market reforms in 1986. In a Nov. 2009 report, PricewaterhouseCoopers projected Hanoi will be the fastest growing city in the world in terms of real GDP growth for the next 15 years.

  
  

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  Vietnam Pavilion name close-up (Kiva Dang)

  As a result of the booming economy, Hanoi and greater Vietnam face environmental problems that need to be addressed. To demonstrate Vietnam’s firm commitment to environmental stewardship, the entire pavilion was constructed out of a weaving structure of over 80,000 bamboo rods. Inside the pavilion, visitors can explore Vietnamese culture through traditional Vietnamese musical instruments and performances, along with pottery products from Vietnam’s ancient Ly and Tran dynasties.

  
  

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  Centerpiece inside the Vietnam Pavilion (Kiva Dang)

  
  Highlight 1: Celebrations

  Hanoi, also known as Thang Long in history, is celebrating its 1,000th anniversary in 2010. The pavilion will host some Vietnamese performances and instruments for the occasion.

  
  

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  Entrance to the Vietnam Pavilion (Kiva Dang)

  Highlight 2: After-Use of Bamboo

  The bamboo used as construction materials will be recycled after the Expo. They will be reused for social welfare facilities or rebuilding schools.

  
  

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  Girl dressed in Vietnamese Clothing (Kiva Dang)

  
  

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  Dazzling architecture within the Vietnam Pavilion (Kiva Dang)

  
  

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  Vietnamese vases on display (Kiva Dang)

  Originally posted 2010-09-03 10:28:18.

  

• Liaoning Pavilion

  Date: 2012.05.17 | Category: China's Joint Pavilion | Response: 0

  Liaoning Pavilion

  The pavilion’s blue metal exterior full of rhythm manifests the hardness of steel and the beauty of the sea. Above the entrance is a Sinosauropteryx model. The exhibits include the fossils of the first bird and flower in the world, Liaoning’s six world cultural heritage items and its 200 greatest contributions to China’s economy; the interactive 4D cinema with 360 degree screen introduces the Liaoning coastal economic belt and Shenyang economic zone; multimedia movies show the charm of 14 Liaoning cities.

  
  

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  High Officials at Liaoning Pavillion's opening

  
  

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  Liaoning Pavillion Exterior

  
  

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  Liaoning Pavillion Signs

  
  

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  Entrance to the Liaoning Pavillion (Trevor Patt)

  The Liaoning Pavilion at the China’s joint provincial pavilion is ready to welcome visitors, where they can see 14 rare and precious fossils. A bird fossil of Sinosauropteryx (Chinese reptilian wing) dating back 121 million years will take pride of place in the stainless steel pavilion. The bird was possibly the world’s earliest species unearthed in the province. The fossil of the first flower in the world will also be exhibited.

  
  

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  Fossils exhibited inside Liaoning Pavillion

  Fossil of a feathered dinosaur was put on show at Liaoning Pavilion on Friday. The fossil, Sinosauropteryx, also called Chinese reptilian wing, is believed to be the earliest feathered dinosaur or the ancestor of birds. The fossil was discovered in Northeast China’s Liaoning Province. Other 10 pieces of fossils on display, including dinosaurs and prehistory fruit, were also found in this province. The pavilion also contains exhibits about the province’s heavy industries and economic development.

  
  

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  Close-up of the dinosaur

  Originally posted 2010-08-31 11:11:16.