A Fair to Remember: World Expo Roundup

For over a hundred years, World Expos have provided a way for countries to present themselves to the rest of the world, both to showcase their progress and achievements as well as to share aspects of their culture. CPD has provided in-depth coverage of two of the most recent World Expos, the 2020 Dubai Expo and the 2015 Milan Expo, as well as exclusive content related to these mega-events. 

 All About Expos

Dubai 2020

 Milan 2015

 Shanghai 2010

Angola

Brazil

Canada

China

France

Germany

Israel

Italy

Japan

Kazakhstan

Mexico

 North Korea

  • North Korea on DisplayRare footage of North Korea's cultural showcase at the DPRK's pavilion, which was part of the 2010 Shanghai Expo.

 Saudi Arabia

 South Africa

 South Korea

 Spain

 Sweden

 Taiwan

  • A Tale of Two Pavilions by Paul Rockower. "While the global community has been busy parading at the Shanghai Expo 2010, for Taiwan, simply taking part in the world’s fair is meaningful," said the author.

 UAE

 USA

 Vietnam

 

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