Tuesday, January 8, 2019

History - SIAM (Thailand) at Expo 1904 Saint-Louis



The Siamese Pavilion was a faithful representation of the Ben Chama Temple at Bangkok. The ground plan, seventy feet each way, had the form of a crosse, and the hall inside was sixty feet high.

The symbols of Buddhism, the lotus flower and the flame, both emblematic of purity, were in evidence everywhere in the inner and outer decorations. In the hall were the portraits of the King, the Queen and the Crown Prince of Siam. Specimens of Siamese art industries, such as delicate work in hammered brass, embroideries, musical instruments, richly worked elephant saddles and boxes inlaid with mother-of-pearl, filled the hall, the windows of which consisted in handsome transparencies depicting Siamese temples.

A visit to this building richly paid, because in a short time a great deal of information about this Oriental Kingdom could be gathered.


Monday, January 7, 2019

Do you want to learn more about Germany pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai ?


CAMPUS GERMANY

"Connecting Minds, Creating the Future" - under this theme, countries from all around the world will meet in Dubai in 2020. From 20 October 2020 until to 10 April 2021, the Expo opens its gates. Germany will also be also represented with its own pavilion. Preparations have already begun.

CAMPUS GERMANY – that will be the name of Germany’s pavilion at the 2020 World Expo, to be held in Dubai. Focusing on sustainability, the German Pavilion will be an entertaining, surprising, hands-on and digital showcase of German innovations and solutions in the field. The CAMPUS concept will transform the pavilion into a place of knowledge, research and interpersonal communication – in line with the EXPO 2020 Dubai theme, “Connecting Minds, Creating the Future”.



The team behind the German Pavilion
Koelnmesse GmbH will be organising and running the German Pavilion at EXPO 2020 Dubai on behalf of the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy. The “German Pavilion EXPO 2020 Dubai Consortium”, comprising facts and fiction GmbH (Cologne) and ADUNIC AG (Frauenfeld, Switzerland), is in charge of concept design, planning and implementation. facts and fiction will be responsible for content, exhibition and media design, and the pavilion will be built by ADUNIC. The architecture and interior will be designed by LAVA – Laboratory for Visionary Architecture (Berlin).


German Pavilion - facts and figures

  • Pavilion title: CAMPUS GERMANY
  • Chosen subtheme: Sustainability
  • Plot size: Approx. 4,600 m²
  • Maximum height: 27m
  • Anticipated total number of visitors: Up to 3 million
  • Budget: 50 million euros



Image courtesy Germany pavilion

Sunday, January 6, 2019

SWEDEN pavilion on Instagram... Expo 2020 Dubai - UAE

To follow the official account of the Swedish pavilion on IG :


 Sweden pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai - UAE

History - Germany at the Columbian Exposition of Chicago, on 1893

The German Building

Making a fine showing in nearly all departments of the Columbian Exposition the German Empire excelled in its official building.

Facing the lake, where it's character could be fully appreciated, the structure compelled the unstinted admiration or the visiting world. The ground area occupied was one hundred and fifty by one hundred and seventy-five feet and the cupola rose to the height of one heudred and fifty feet, the total cost of the building being a quater of a million dollars (of 1893); but it was not its dimensions nor cost, but the novelty and charm of its form and coloring which attracted attention. It was a poetical edifice, one telling, in a way, the story of the Fatherland, with a richness of coloring and ornament which was as historically and artictically correct as it was picturesque.


In the belfry was a chime of bells, with the sweet sounds of which visitors to the Fair became familiar, and which, after the Exposition's clos, were returned to the Church of Mercy, in Berlin.

The main portion of the interior was in simulation of a chapel, its furnishings corresponding with the idea, while apart from this a host of historical and charming objects increased the merit of the interior. There were valuable displays of books, and the visitor could gain in this building information of the greatest interest. The structure was solidly built and may remain a permanent feature of the park.


Thursday, January 3, 2019

Dutch connection in Dubai - Twitter account !

The Dutch participation at expo2020dubai will show their cross-border experience & integrated approach towards water energy & food to the Gulf region!

Follow Dutch pavilion on Twitter :


 Dutch pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai




Wednesday, January 2, 2019

France pavilion on YouTube... Expo 2020 Dubai - UAE


 France pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai


 Erik Linquier - Commissaire général de la France - Expo 2020 Dubai

WEBSITE of Guinea pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai - UAE

 Guinea pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai - UAE


The Pavilion :
Located in the sustainability section of the Expo site and a few meters from the pavilion of the host country, the Pavillon Guinée is titled "Puisez à la Source".

Like its symbolic name, "West African Water Castle", Guinea wishes to highlight its strong link with the water element. At the Expo, the country will use water to take millions of visitors on a journey through its history, culture and innovations.

Water will be omnipresent on the pavilion of Guinea in an imaginative, visual and sound way, especially through its cultural diversity shaped between sea, mangrove, mountain springs and dense forests.

The immense hydropower potential (6000Mw) in particular, and energy in general as well as all the related possibilities (agriculture, mining reserves, fishing and tourism potential) will be highlighted in the guinea pavilion at Expo.

The discourse around water will also be the vector of an awareness on the protection of our environment threatened by demographic and climatic changes.

Guinea is actively working with Expo Dubai 2020 teams and will soon be presenting the world with a taste of its pavilion!

Facebook page for Campus Germany, the German pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai - UAE

If you're interested to follow Germany pavilion... go to their Facebook page :


 Germany pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai - UAE

Sunday, December 30, 2018

Austria pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai - The Website and the pavilion !

 Austria pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai

AUSTRIAN PAVILION

In an age in which information is ubiquitous, it’s easy to find quick answers. The difficult part, however, is asking the right questions.

The Austrian pavilion “in dialogue with austria” offers the necessary space to enter into dialogue with the most important questions about a shared and brighter future.

"The winning project by querkraft architekten stands out because of its distinctive architectural qualities, both in terms of its exterior appearance and in terms of the possibilities for interior design. The deliberate sensual character of the architecture creates attractive possibilities for interdisciplinary cooperation with artists and designers from other disciplines."
Excerpt from the jury statement


 Austria pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai

Pics courtesy Austria pavilion

Design pavilion by Querkraft Architekten

Friday, December 28, 2018

Discover the interesting Facebook page about Austria pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai - UAE

Autria pavilion Facebook

In 2017 the Austrian government formally agreed that Austria should take part in EXPO 2020 and appointed Mrs Beatrix Karl as commissioner general. The Ministry for Digital and Economic Affairs as well as the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber were charged with organising Austria’s participation and an EXPO office was set up to carry out the preparations and run the show.


 Austria pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai

Thursday, December 27, 2018

AUSTRALIA pavilion at Expo 2020 Duba UAE... what about ?

Expo 2020 in Dubai

Australia will participate in the World Exposition in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), from 20 October 2020 to 10 April 2021. Set in the modern-day geographic crossroads city of Dubai, Expo 2020 will provide an opportunity for Australia to connect directly with global citizens to promote our culture, values, technological and economic capabilities. Organisers expect at least 25 million people to visit the expo with an estimated 70 per cent to come from outside the UAE, including large numbers from the Gulf region, South Asia and Western Europe. Expo 2020 Dubai, 'Connecting Minds, Creating the Future', will focus on developing innovative partnerships across sectors, organisations and geographies to address global challenges.
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 Australia pavilion Expo 2020 Dubai

Thursday, December 20, 2018

Guinea pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai... The Logo !

Take a look to the nice logo of Guinea pavilion :

 Guinea Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai - UAE
A dancing woman, a wise old man, a mermaid, a Baga mask, you have been numerous on social networks to share with us your conjectures on the meaning of the logo chosen for the participation of Guinea in the Dubai World Expo in 2020.
Encouraging reflection and encouraging discussion are the two desired reactions through the development of our logo. The inspirations behind his concept were numerous:

Water, the central axis of the Guinean pavilion
From the ocean to the rivers, mangrove swamps, and the spectacular Fouta waterfalls, water is ubiquitous in Guinea. With more than 4000 mm of precipitation per year, the country's landscapes are marked by a diversity of aquatic environments. The different wave shapes in the logo evoke water.

Cultural wealth
Water in Guinea has several myths, symbols and traditions. A deity whose name differs according to region, Ningi-Nengé, Fato, Ninkinnanka is often associated with the spirit of water. Protector of rivers, announcing rain, purveyor of wealth, this mythological figure is the most representative of the spiritual bond that Guineans have maintained with water. The animal that repetitively represents her across the country, regardless of race, is the snake. The logo represents a flat-headed snake, in reference to the Baga snake, mask mostly known by African art lovers.

Traditional textile
The choice of colors and pattern is inspired by traditional Guinean textiles. A dyeing method, varying between deep blue and light blue is specific to the Fouta region. The coloring of these cotton fabrics is obtained by the plant lepi, specific to the average Guinea. The pattern is inspired by visible patterns on some of the dyed fabrics, such as Kindili, Lepi, or Batik.

The circle
The circle reflects the cycle of water as well as the notions of movement, renewal and inclusion. Capitalizing on its human capital, youth is at the heart of preparations for Guinea's participation in the exhibition. In a laboratory approach, a set of projects will be developed to expose the current dynamics of national transformation in Dubai.

The ascent
The ascensional shape of the snake highlights the current commitment of Guinea to move forward in the construction of the Vision Guinea Vision 2040. At the exhibition, the country will present a set of concrete achievements showing potential investors that the future is at hand. Without knowing it, by creating this logo, the Guinea team has strengthened its links with the organizers of the Dubai Exhibition. The Dubai Expo 2020 logo is inspired by a gold ring, one of the recently discovered historical artefacts on the archaeological site of Saruq Al-Hadid. On this site, archaeological objects representing snakes have also been discovered, suggesting a cult of the snake. For these ancient civilizations, the snake would have been a symbol of fertility, water and protection (source: https://www.visitdubai.com/en/articles/dubai-ancient-history-of-great-trade-economy).


Discover the LOGO of German participation at Expo 2020 Dubai - UAE

More than a German pavilion, the CAMPUS GERMANY !