EXPO 2010, Shanghai will be held under the theme Better City, Better Life.

The five sub themes are:

•Blending of diverse cultures in the city
•Economic prosperity in the city
•Innovation of science and technology in the city
•Remodeling of communities in the city and rural-urban interaction

Participants are required to reflect some aspect of the theme or sub themes in their exhibitions.

The World Expo is a large-scale, global, non-commercial Expo. The hosting of the World Expo must be applied for by a country and approved by the international World Expo committee. The Expo aims to promote the exchange of ideas and development of the world economy, culture, science and technology, to allow exhibitors to publicise and display their achievements and improve international relationships.

The World Expo with its 150-year history is regarded as the Olympic Games of the economy, science and technology.

World Expositions are galleries of human inspirations and thoughts. Since 1851 when the Great Exhibition of Industries of All Nations was held in London, the World Expositions have attained increasing prominence as grand events for economic, scientific, technological and cultural exchanges, serving as an important platform for displaying historical experience, exchanging innovative ideas, demonstrating esprit de corps and looking to the future.

Architecturally, the pavilions aim to present a forward looking image of their country's aspirations in form, space. materials, textures, crafts...

JAMAICA PAVILION:
http://en.expo2010.cn/c/en_gj_tpl_240.htm

CARIBBEAN COMMUNITY PAVILION:
http://en.expo2010.cn/c/en_gj_tpl_232.htm

25 SPECTACULAR PAVILIONS:
www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/04/24/shanghai-world-expo-2010_n_550107.html

THE REST OF THE "WORLD"
http://en.expo2010.cn/pavilions/hqzg.htm