subject: A Brief Introduction Of The World Expo [print this page] The World EThe World Expositions stems from the county fairs which were held regularly by the medieval Europe merchants. It at first only referred to the economical trade, but since 19th century, the business area has promoted in European and the county fair expanded gradually
The exchange commodities and participated person were getting more and more, and its influence were becoming bigger and bigger. Until 1820s, this large scaled county fair was called the Expositions.
It is a large scaled exposition which mainly held by a national government and many other countries or the international organizations participate. Compare with the common expositions, the World Expo has a longer duration, more participated countries and larger scale.
World Expo is a characteristic rostrum which encourages the humanity to display the creativity and the initiative participation. It is also galleries of human inspirations and thoughts, and let people show all the new concepts, new ideas and new technologies which could help the development of human to the world. The World Expo is a demonstration that could comprehensively reflect the politics, economic, culture and the technological levels of different countries. This Expo is also called the economical, technical and the cultural Olympic meeting by people.
The first World Expo was held in London, 1851. At that time the British was stronger in the world and they wanted to show its national strength through a large-scale display, and that was called Great Exhibition. During this exhibition, there are about 100,000 exhibits of all industries nations.
The theme of the World Expo mostly depends on the scientific and technological achievements to cooperate with the social demand. Such as the main themes of the two World Expos which were held during the two world wars closed to "Peace" and "Build the world of tomorrow"; the environmental education has become the focal point near the 21st century.
The World Expo will take huge benefits. First, the host country could display their own products and scientific researches to overseas, promote international market and develop the international trade and technology cooperation. Besides, the host country could improve its international status through hold this international party. In addition, both the host and the participating nations will broaden their vision from this platform. What's more, it will accelerate the unban construction. Therefore, holding a world expo is a great chance for a country!
