Please introduce the Mexico Pavilion at Shanghai World Expo

Basic information

The theme of the venue: inheriting history, facing the future, and pursuing a better life?

Style Highlight: Kite Square

National Pavilion Day: September 16

Exhibition Hall Area: 4,000 square meters

Exhibition Hall Location: Area C

Overview

The Mexico Pavilion is a fantasy world composed of "kites". In Spanish, the official language of Mexico, the word "kite" comes from the Nahuatl word "papalotl", which originally means "butterfly". In Mexico, kites represent people’s expectations for a better life in the future. The kite originated in China, and it will serve as the unique element in the two ancient cultures of China and Mexico, symbolizing the infinite future growth and development, and also serving as a symbol and witness of the friendship process between the two countries.

Interpretation of the Pavilion

Kite Plaza

Kite Plaza is the core of the Mexico Pavilion. The name of the kite in the Nahuatl language (ethnic dialect) is "papalotl", which is the Spanish word for butterfly. The kite is an element that connects Mexican and Chinese cultures. Visitors can buy kites in the Mexico pavilion, or make a kite and fly it in the Kite Plaza. The forest composed of kites represents Mexicans’ expectations for the future, and the artificial green grass in the square expresses Mexicans’ concern for urban green spaces. People can engage in various activities on the green space, such as reading, picnicking or relaxing in the shade; kites are flying above the green space. ?

Exhibition Hall Appearance The appearance of the exhibition hall is a "kite forest" composed of colorful kites and green grass. The support columns of the "kite" are covered with small holes, which will spray out cool water vapor. Interactive touch screen showcases major sustainability projects in Mexico.

Exhibition content

The exhibition hall has three exhibition areas: "Past", "Present" and "Future" representing Mexican history, culture and dreams, corresponding to the underground space, entrance and Outdoor green space. The museum displays a wide range of Mexican art.

Highlight Review

When entering the Mexico Pavilion in the past, visitors seem to have embarked on a journey through Mexican history from prehistoric times to the future. The first part of the exhibition is "Looking Back at the Past". Three screens projected onto the floor will reflect the appearance of Mexican prehistoric cities, colonial cities and 19th-century cities respectively;

Understand the current situation

The second part is "Understanding the Current Situation". The space is filled with elements of constant movement and projection, representing the real dynamics of the city. Here, as if standing in front of a window of reality, visitors can see the current situation of Mexico;

Looking to the future

The third part is "Looking to the future", organized by Visitors provided interactive tables listing information for communicating and creating better development plans for Mexico, future projects and plans for a sustainable environment. At the end of the journey, visitors will see a live image of Kite Square at the top of the exhibition hall through a small space with three screens. The image will show the activities taking place in the square. Visitors will then be invited to climb onto the square and become part of the square event.

Kite World

Visitors can buy kites in stores or make kites by themselves and fly them in the square or outdoor green space.