Big Talk
"At the very beginning, I knew it would be a successful pavilion, but I did not expect it to be that popular. We are proud to see so many visitors come to our pavilion.
"It is with the greatest pleasure that I can say that, during the six months of the Expo, 5 million people have visited the Japan Pavilion, regardless of the long queues. Visitors especially appreciated Japan's cutting-edge technology, such as the violin-playing robot, our big interactive TV screen, called the 'Life Wall', and the 'Wonder Camera', which focuses on people's smiling faces. Moreover, a musical performance that was co-produced by Japanese and Chinese directors has received many positive comments.
"This weekend the largest World Expo ever to have been staged will draw to a close. For those who have been here for the last six months, the last day will be a time for conflicting emotions: happiness at being able to enjoy their well-deserved rest, and grief at seeing the end of something special. It will be a time for farewells and reunions; a time when we desire to return to our country, and the feeling that these past months will make our lives more memorable. Above all, we know we will truly miss the Expo.
Vice-Director of the China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) Pavilion
"I have been asked several times in Germany how we have managed to be one of the most popular pavilions at the Expo 2010. The enthusiasm people have been displaying shows us that our philosophy of presenting complex issues in simple terms has a real appeal for the audience here. Furthermore, six months of Expo and over 4 million visitors at the Germany Pavilion's "Balancity" - meaning, a city in balance - have not only resulted in rave reviews. Beyond that, there have been countless unforgettable moments between our staff and visitors, while business relations were taken to a deeper level between sponsors and their partners, and intercultural relations were deepened between artists and performers. That is just what an Expo is for. I am thankful for the support of all the people that made this possible."
"Expo 2010 Shanghai has been an important turning point and a fitting end to the first decade of the 21st century, which has been marked by the rise of China as it takes a new place in the global economy. What makes this Expo unique is that the Expo Garden has the advantage of offering visitors contact with hundreds of different cultures, innovative public policies, and private technologies that provide a holistic view of how cities are going to be in the future.
"We are delighted with Australia's participation in the Expo 2010 Shanghai. When we decided to commit to participate, we knew we had to do a good job. This is the biggest ever commitment by the Australian government at a World Expo, with an investment of A$83 million. It is an opportunity for us to showcase the very best of Australia. Everything in this building showcases Australia's technological capability and creativity.
Black and white half-body portrait paintings of forty-two children line the front of the French Pavilion at the Shanghai World Expo. The children show a variety of expressions -- smiling, crying, frowning... -- and are dressed in simple clothes.
Black and white half-body portrait paintings of forty-two children line the front of the French Pavilion at the Shanghai World Expo. The children show a variety of expressions -- smiling, crying, frowning... -- and are dressed in simple clothes.
Expo 2010 Shanghai has fulfilled all expectations as China has shown its innovative, open and prosperous side by hosting the event, the secretary-general of the Bureau of International Expositions (BIE) said on Sunday.
