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JUST two days before the July 4 Independence Day, the USA Pavilion celebrates its National Pavilion Day today with a show by the famous University of Southern California Trojan Marching Band. The USC goodwill ambassador band is making its fifth appearance at a World Expo and its ...
The Expo 2010 Organizer advises people to make an early visit to avoid overcrowding in the event`s final two months. Only 60,000 group tourists are expected today and tomorrow, and the weather is ideal, the Organizer said. Huge attendance is expected at the World Expo from mid ...
SPANISH artists will demonstrate soap bubble art at the Pavilion of the Future from September 1 to 4. The artists can create many different forms out of bubbles. The show is free at the lecture hall on the third floor of the pavilion, which is in the Urban Best Practices Area. ...
A PHOTOGRAPHY exhibit on the Silk Road started last night at the EU Pavilion. The photos were taken by Greece native Dr Simoni Zafeiropoulou. She said the theme of the exhibition resonates well with the Expo`s core messages of uniting people through trade and culture. She ...
PEOPLE can now borrow books or download electronic versions for free at the Expo Center or Expo Village. Since recognition technology is used, the system keeps track of how many times a book has been borrowed or whether it has been returned. About 70 percent of books are still ...
SHANGHAI`S first Peach Tasting Festival was launched in the Pudong New Area yesterday. The festival will complement the Peach Flower Festival, which has been held annually for two decades. Tourists will be able to pick their own peaches in suburban orchards during the festival. ...
BOTSWANA celebrates its National Pavilion Day today. "A Heritage of Peace" is the theme of the exhibition showcasing the modernization of Botswana - one of the world`s development success stories - as well as its tourism and safari appeal, its commercial expansion and livable ...
OMAN celebrates its National Pavilion Day today. Exploring the theme "Evolving Journey," the 2,000-square-meter pavilion combines the blue-and-gold prow of a traditional Omani sailing ship with a white fort. At the rear is the distinctive round tower of Oman`s old capital, Nizwa. ...
THE Romania Pavilion, which is shaped like an apple, celebrates its National Pavilion Day today by presenting "A Slice of the Apple" with song, dance and a concert. The pavilion theme, "Greenopolis," is carried out in the apple-shaped venue, representing a green city and ...
Mercure Shanghai Zhongya officially opened in China Tuesday. The hotel is the latest addition to Accor China`s fast growing hotel network which now consists of 97 hotels. The opening of this latest property extends Accor`s Shanghai network to 13 hotels.continuous fast development ...
CUBAN bands stage a concert today to celebrate Cuba`s National Pavilion Day. Cuban music, like its cigars and rum, are famous around the world. It reflects Spanish, French. Latin, African and creole influences. Expect an irresistible fusion of sounds and the urge to get up and ...
THE International Congress and Convention Association recently released its 2009 annual report on the international association meetings market and related statistics. According to the ICCA report, in 2009, 58 international association meetings took place in Shanghai, ranking ...
THE Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund has announced that the first of its two buildings, the Waldorf Astoria Club, will open this summer. Located on the Bund, Waldorf Astoria Club occupies the same spot as the former Shanghai Club, which was an exclusive club originally built ...
THE World Expo site has become a haven for shoppers with specialties sold in national pavilions the most popular items. So far, the "Pavilion France" perfume, skin care products in the Australia Pavilion and reindeer skins in the Finland Pavilion have been the most popular items. ...
A FAMILY home featuring intelligent electrical appliances connected via the Internet of Things and controlled by cell phones or computers was unveiled at the World Trade Center Pavilion at the World Expo today. Appliances featured include a refrigerator that can check the shelf ...
SHANGHAI`S neighboring Jiangsu Province has become a popular destination for Expo visitors, especially those from outside the mainland, a senior provincial official said yesterday. The Expo has helped boost the province`s tourism industry to record levels in May with both visitor ...
WITH its sculptured curving walls and warm red ochre exterior, the Australia Pavilion has been a magnet for visitors and will attract more yesterday as it celebrates its National Pavilion Day. Visitors can attend a large-scale cultural performance, as well as smaller shows ...
Shanghai, home to the 2010 World Expo, proved the hottest spot for tourists from all over the Chinese mainland during the three-day Dragon Boat Festival holiday. The hotel- and airline-ticket booking rates of Shanghai topped all cities on the mainland for the vacation. The ...
A 140-year-old Shiliupu Terminal has quietly reopened. People can easily reach out to or touch the water of the Huangpu River through its hydrophilic platform. Standing at the Shiliupu Terminal, one can take in a panoramic view of the old Bund and the magnificent sights of ...
TOP Spanish rock band Fito & Fitipaldis is to perform at the Expo in August. The group will play a concert at the Urban Best Practices Area on August 22 at 8pm, giving visitors a chance to see one of the most popular bands in Spain. The concert will be part of an exhibition ...
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