Armenian Geopolis at international expo of Shanghai

Economy 20:58 30/04/2010

Armenian Geopolis at international expo of Shanghai

Chinese city of Shaghai has already hosted “Expo-2010” international exhibition. The Republic of Armenia is among 192 states to attend the expo.

Armenia President Serzh Sargsyan attended on April 30 the official opening of Armenian pavilion committed by Armenian Minister of Economy Nerses Yeritsyan and Assistant of PM Ruben Shatvoryan. .

Armenian pavilion is located among the pavilions of European countries. Armenia presents at “Shanghai-expo 2010” Armenian national urban-planning investment as well as an exclusive project ever made in the history – to build Geopolis (City of the World) just under the feet of Mount Ararat which could be unruled even by time.

The Armenian pavilion is consisted of several components – the first one is the central where the model of Geopolis is presented. Its basic map is ever green tree where national communities (Armenia, Russian, French, Chinese, American, Indian, etc.) are supposed to be created, as well as social territories (Music square, Time square, etc.) The national communities, according to the scheme, are planned by 5-7 module complexes matching with the national architectural style of a definite nation.

The second component is “nations’ round table”. Active monitors are placed there for the virtual entrance of the city. The guests may visit city’s central web site and leave their wishes in the diary of the virtual world.

It’s worth mentioning that the 3D plan of the virtual world in the pavilion called Experincing which Armenia has selected in Shanghai’s online system. The organizers say the online system is supposed to become famous in the frames of “Shanghai expo 2010.” Armenia is one of those states to implement one of the most difficult projects of that system.

The third component of the hall is Armenian khachqars. Different Armenian monuments and architectural images are located in the cells of those khachqars.

And the fourth component is façade image of Mount Ararat. The plan of Geopolis is presented in the background of the panorama of the mount.

The commercial sector is just at the entrance to the pavilion, where the visitors can get different products and taste Armenian delicious blessings.

Armenian representatives to the exhibition say “Shanghai expo 2010” is a chance for our country to introduce Armenian vision, its place in the global integration, its culture, history, urban-planning, religious traditions, economic and intellectual potential, it is to create business links, it will present competitive Armenian products.

Different events are expected in the Armenian pavilion. The visitors can see the blossoming of apricot during “Apricot garden”, they can taste apricot and listen to the sweet sounds of Armenian douduk.

The visitors of “Gold and silk” will be introduced to the ancient trade links between Armenia and China, and will see the masterpiece of Armenian jewelers.

“City of health” will present Armenia via Ararat Religion SPA, as a new brand of country of health; and “Return to sources” will perform the period of blossoming of Ararat Valley accompanied by presentation of Armenian brandy and wines.

“Day of technologies” will present intellectual abilities from chess to high technologies and scientific products.

On September 21, the celebration of Armenia’s National Day will be held. Armenian culture, different cultural events – exhibitions, performances will be presented to the visitors. Armenian official delegation is due to pay visit to “Shanghai expo 2010” on September 21.

It’s worth reminding that international “Expo” exhibitions are organized once in five years. Those exhibitions re great events from the economic, scientific-technical and cultural view points, since they are perfect arenas to present not only country’s history and culture, but its innovative ideas and investments.

To get the license for holding “Expo-2010” China had to compete with Russia, North Korea, Poland and Mexico.

In fact Chinese Shanghai may have competed his rivals for having recorded enormous achievements in urban-planning in recent 20 years.

Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan left for China to attend the official opening of the expo by the invitation of China’s President.

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