Dr. K M Soni, General Manager, ITPO, New Delhi
In the World expos, countries showcase their culture, tradition and development. Main purpose of the Expos is to bring various countries at a platform to showcase them to the international visitors at large and the host country in particular. World Expos are different from other expositions or exhibitions where the products or services are displayed mainly for commercial purposes. World Expos are held at an interval of five years. World Expo 2010 is being held in Shanghai. In 2005, World Expo was held in Aichi, Japan and before that in Hannover, Germany during 2000. Every World Expo has a theme, around which the countries present their show. The theme of the World Expo 2010 Shanghai, China is "Better City, Better life". Sub themes of the Expo are, "blending of diverse cultures in the city, "economic prosperity in the city", "innovation of science and technology in the city", "remodelling of urban communities" and "interaction between urban and rural areas". The Expo is being held between May 1, 2010 and October 31, 2010 i.e. duration of the Expo is six months. World Expo 2010 Shanghai is a mega show which is expected to be visited by more than 70 millions.
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- MGS Architecture May-June 2010
