Expo theme 'Living Oceans and Coast'
By Liang Yiwen |
July 11, 2012, Wednesday
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THE world's oceans are endangered - fish stocks are shrinking, pollution is increasing, waters are warming and icebergs are breaking off. A world expo in Yeosu, South Korea, looks at problems and solutions, reports Liang Yiwen.
Those who miss the fun of the 2010 World Expo in Shanghai can dive right into the special environmental expo on the world's endangered oceans and coastline at the South Korea port city of Yeosu.
The spectacular special expo, authorized by the Bureau of International Expositions, is titled "Living Oceans and Coast." It explores problems such as over fishing, pollution and global warming, as well as solutions, sustainable development and new technology.
The expo features South Korea's biggest aquarium, the Big-O - a 47-meter-tall water monument and ocean experience show, vast LED screens featuring whales and marine life, an Expo Digital Gallery featuring scenes of the expo itself and exhibitions by 104 countries and 10 international organizations.
There are frequent cultural performances from various countries, special offerings of seafood and cuisine from around the world, many restaurants and souvenir shops.
The four-month exhibition runs through August 12. While World Expos are held every four years, there are also special expos, such as the Yeosu Expo and the 2008 expo in Zaragoza, Spain, on conservation of water resources.
The Yeosu site covers 20 hectares, around 20 times smaller than the World Expo in Shanghai. It's expected to draw 10 million visitors, compared with 73 million in Shanghai.
It takes two or three days for a thorough tour of the Yeosu site on South Korea's coast. It's a famous tourist city with many attractions.
The China Pavilion is the biggest foreign pavilion, covering 1,050 square meters. It receives around 6,400 visitors per day. It screens an 8-minute film about a little girl in a fishing village and her friendship with a Chinese white dolphin. It shows how the girl tries to fight pollution so her friend can swim in clean seas.
One of the highlights and a huge tourist draw is the "Big-O Show," a multimedia show depicting a little girl's journey to the sea and attracting more than 10,000 people performance. It's staged inside the Big-O, a 47-meter-high oval-shaped structure in the center of the site.
Inside is a huge water screen showing videos. The experience includes water jets, mist flames, lasers and other special effects.
"I was very impressed. It's cool, amazing and breathtaking," said Chinese visitor Wu Qiwei, a multimedia and video director who visited the site to draw inspirations.
The Aquarium is one of the most popular attractions and the waiting line is one or two hours in peak visitor hours. It features a 6,000-ton tank, the largest in South Korea. It presents a variety of marine ecosystems in five oceans and exhibits 34,000 marine species, including a rare beluga sturgeon from Russia.
The expo is also a showcase of the best South Korean high technology, notably the Expo Digital Gallery installed along a major promenade, similar to the Shanghai Expo Axis. It features a 218-meter-long and 30-meter-wide large LED screen that constantly shows scenes from the expo, day and night.
Anyone with a smart phone can submit photos through a special mobile application for Expo 2012 Yeosu Korea. The photos are assembled to create large moving images of whales. Visitors can take photos of themselves and their friends and see them looking back from the screen.
International corporate pavilions are set up by Samsung, LG and Lotte and many others displaying the latest in technology, much of it related to the environment and water resources.
The Germany Pavilion introduces visitors to the German coasts of the North and Baltic seas and major port cities such as Hamburg. It features a spectacular multimedia show.
The Switzerland Pavilion displays the ice core, a piece of primal water extracted from the eternal ice and snow in the Alps.
Yeosu's famous tourist attractions includes Odongdo Island and Hyangiram Hermitage, a small temple perched high on a coastal cliff.
The night views of the port city are spectacular.
The Yeosu Expo
Date: Through August 12
Tickets: 33,000 won (US$28.6)
How to get there: There's no direct flight between Shanghai and Yeosu. Take a flight to Seoul, capital of South Korea, and transfer to Yeosu. At the Yeosu airport, there's a shuttle bus to the Expo park. The ride takes around 45 minutes.
Those who miss the fun of the 2010 World Expo in Shanghai can dive right into the special environmental expo on the world's endangered oceans and coastline at the South Korea port city of Yeosu.
The spectacular special expo, authorized by the Bureau of International Expositions, is titled "Living Oceans and Coast." It explores problems such as over fishing, pollution and global warming, as well as solutions, sustainable development and new technology.
The expo features South Korea's biggest aquarium, the Big-O - a 47-meter-tall water monument and ocean experience show, vast LED screens featuring whales and marine life, an Expo Digital Gallery featuring scenes of the expo itself and exhibitions by 104 countries and 10 international organizations.
There are frequent cultural performances from various countries, special offerings of seafood and cuisine from around the world, many restaurants and souvenir shops.
The four-month exhibition runs through August 12. While World Expos are held every four years, there are also special expos, such as the Yeosu Expo and the 2008 expo in Zaragoza, Spain, on conservation of water resources.
The Yeosu site covers 20 hectares, around 20 times smaller than the World Expo in Shanghai. It's expected to draw 10 million visitors, compared with 73 million in Shanghai.
It takes two or three days for a thorough tour of the Yeosu site on South Korea's coast. It's a famous tourist city with many attractions.
The China Pavilion is the biggest foreign pavilion, covering 1,050 square meters. It receives around 6,400 visitors per day. It screens an 8-minute film about a little girl in a fishing village and her friendship with a Chinese white dolphin. It shows how the girl tries to fight pollution so her friend can swim in clean seas.
One of the highlights and a huge tourist draw is the "Big-O Show," a multimedia show depicting a little girl's journey to the sea and attracting more than 10,000 people performance. It's staged inside the Big-O, a 47-meter-high oval-shaped structure in the center of the site.
Inside is a huge water screen showing videos. The experience includes water jets, mist flames, lasers and other special effects.
"I was very impressed. It's cool, amazing and breathtaking," said Chinese visitor Wu Qiwei, a multimedia and video director who visited the site to draw inspirations.
The Aquarium is one of the most popular attractions and the waiting line is one or two hours in peak visitor hours. It features a 6,000-ton tank, the largest in South Korea. It presents a variety of marine ecosystems in five oceans and exhibits 34,000 marine species, including a rare beluga sturgeon from Russia.
The expo is also a showcase of the best South Korean high technology, notably the Expo Digital Gallery installed along a major promenade, similar to the Shanghai Expo Axis. It features a 218-meter-long and 30-meter-wide large LED screen that constantly shows scenes from the expo, day and night.
Anyone with a smart phone can submit photos through a special mobile application for Expo 2012 Yeosu Korea. The photos are assembled to create large moving images of whales. Visitors can take photos of themselves and their friends and see them looking back from the screen.
International corporate pavilions are set up by Samsung, LG and Lotte and many others displaying the latest in technology, much of it related to the environment and water resources.
The Germany Pavilion introduces visitors to the German coasts of the North and Baltic seas and major port cities such as Hamburg. It features a spectacular multimedia show.
The Switzerland Pavilion displays the ice core, a piece of primal water extracted from the eternal ice and snow in the Alps.
Yeosu's famous tourist attractions includes Odongdo Island and Hyangiram Hermitage, a small temple perched high on a coastal cliff.
The night views of the port city are spectacular.
The Yeosu Expo
Date: Through August 12
Tickets: 33,000 won (US$28.6)
How to get there: There's no direct flight between Shanghai and Yeosu. Take a flight to Seoul, capital of South Korea, and transfer to Yeosu. At the Yeosu airport, there's a shuttle bus to the Expo park. The ride takes around 45 minutes.
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