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Shanghai Expo Opens to the World
China Shanghai World Expo 2010 Flags, here are the flags of participating nations from the opening ceremony
May 1, 2010, marked the opening in Shanghai, China for the largest World’s Fair ever to be staged. The World Expo, which has 189 nations and 57 international organization participating, will run from May 1 through October 31, 2010 in the cosmopolitan financial hub of China. The April 30th opening ceremonies were attended by dozens of foreign leaders to view the fireworks, laser shows and dance performances. Entertainers included Jackie Chan, Andrea Bocelli, and the Soweto Gospel Choir.It is believed that China is spending even more on this year’s World Expo infrastructure (over $60 billion US) than the highly successful 2008 Beijing Olympics, promising a grand experience for the expected 70 million visitors. The futuristic pavilions will feature exhibiting nations’ art, culture, and technology.
Almost all of Access China Tours include a stop in Shanghai where the Expo can be experienced.
To find out more about the Shanghai World Expo 2010, visit this link.
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