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Editor’s note: In December 1st, 2005, The Application for Registration of Expo 2010 Shanghai was approved by the 138th General Assembly of Bureau International Expositions. After its approval, The Application for Registration has attracted extensive attention from all over the world. The Application for Registration is the legal document on the complete implementation program of Expo 2010 Shanghai China, and also serves as the fundamental guideline for the Expo preparation. Therefore, the whole preparation work of the Expo will be the active implementation process on the basis of the Application.for Registration In order to make it more convenient for all sorts of people home and abroad to understand the Application for Registration comprehensively, we hereby publish the abstracts of the Application for Registration on the official website of Expo 2010. The following is the“Application for Registration of Expo 2010 Shanghai 3. Title, Theme and Duration of the Exposition Expo.com: The Application for Registration of Expo 2010 Shanghai has attracted extensive attention from all over the world, after its approval on December 1st, 2005 by the 138th representative members’convention of the Bureau of International Exhibitions. The Application is the legal document on the complete implementation program of Expo 2010 Shanghai China, and also serves as the fundamental outline for the Expo preparation. Therefore, the whole preparation procedure of the Expo will be the active process on the basis of the Application. We here publish the abstracts of the Application for Registration on the official website of Expo 2010, in order to make it more convenient for all sorts of people home and abroad to understand the Application comprehensively. The followings are the“Application for Registration of Expo 2010 Shanghai (Abstract 3)- Title, Theme and Duration of the Exposition”. 3.1 Titles and Theme The full title is“the World Exposition Shanghai China 2010”. Its short forms are“Expo 2010 Shanghai China”,“Expo 2010”,“the Exposition”or“the Expo”. The theme is“Better City, Better Life”. 3.2 Opening and Closing Dates Expo 2010 Shanghai China will last for six months. The opening date shall be May 1st, 2010. The closing date shall be October 31st, 2010. The year 2010 will mark the 32nd year of China’s reform and opening-up as well as the 20th anniversary of the opening-up and development of the Pudong Area of Shanghai. A series of grand ceremonies and celebrations will be held to mark the occasion. 3.3 Weather Conditions of the Period between the Opening and Closing Dates Shanghai has a northern subtropical and East Asian monsoon climate with mild and moist weather and a clear distinction of the four seasons. The time period for Expo 2010, which spans bright spring, clear summer and pleasant autumn, is distinguished by mild temperature, ample sunshine and inviting breeze. This is the best time of the year for holding expositions and other events as well as for tourists to visit Shanghai. 3.4 Major Festivals and Events during the Exposition The duration of six months will enable people, especially those coming from afar, to visit the Expo at a time of their convenience. During the period of Expo 2010, there is a variety of commemorative days and international and traditional festivals. Colorful commemorative activities and folk events will add to the festive atmosphere of the Exposition. Examples of Commemorative Days and Traditional Festivals During the Expo
Note: Other annual or biennial local festivals include Shanghai International Art Festival, Shanghai International Film Festival, and Shanghai International Tourist Festival, whose exact dates are yet to be decided.the Duration of Expo 2010 |
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