Pavilion: Angola Pavilion at Shanghai World Expo 2010, China
Location: C Area
Highlight: The national flower of Angola Welwitschia mirabilis
Angola Pavilion at China 2010 Shanghai World Expo is the symbol of Angola; it is located in zone C of the expo site, covering an area of 1000 square meters. The theme of the Angolan pavilion is "new Angola, better life”.
The external wall of the exhibition hall is decorated with African wood carvings, highlighting the national characteristics of Angola. The design is inspired by the national flower of Angola- Welwitschia mirabilis, which has a life span of 300 to 1000 years. The pavilion is divided into seven sections, shows features and accomplishments of Angolan sculpture and painting, oil and diamond industry. The exhibits include ethnographic sculptures and paintings, as well as the modern technology of the exhibition area. They not only show the origin of Angola and water, but also explore and demonstrate the sustainability of its urban development.