Let's eat our way through the Opportunity District and learn how different countries celebrate this festive time of year! After, we will visit the amazing Colombia and Monaco pavilions. Photosensitivity warning: some locations in Live@Expo broadcasts may feature bright flashing lights that may affect photosensitive viewers.

Ep 40: Colombia and Monaco Pavilions - Eat the Expo

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Let's eat our way through the Opportunity District and learn how different countries celebrate this festive time of year at the famous Al Reef Bakery. We then visit the Colombia and Monaco Pavilions.


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A kaleidoscope is only a small tube, but look through its lens and an entire galaxy of colour explodes into view. This is the philosophy behind the prismatic Monaco Pavilion, an exquisitely designed offering from one of the world’s tiniest nations that nevertheless showcases a wealth of Monégasque treasures.

From first sight, the pavilion dazzles with its gemlike, solar-panel-covered main façade, inspired by the principality’s legendary Rock of Monaco. And just like the famously maze-like streets of Monaco itself, the pavilion’s layout offers surprises around every corner: interactive penguins, unforgettable kaleidoscopic visual displays and more.


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Fantastical, multi-coloured “Garden of Opportunities” to explore 

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Dazzling mirrored “kaleidoscope” you can walk through

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Multiple levels replicating the maze-like layout of Monaco

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The Monaco Pavilion honors the country’s legendary Rock of Monaco with a design that centres on a large, boulder-like structure covered in reflective solar panels at the front of a long, rectangular building. Visitors climb up a series of ramps set amid a stylized rocky terrain planted with trees and flowers to reach the striking, stone-like form. The sides of the pavilion are painted with a colorful, dazzling kaleidoscopic pattern, echoing the mirror-like motif of its grand centrepiece. 

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From the streets of Bogotá and beyond, the entire world dances to the beats of Colombian music stars like Shakira and J Balvin. At the lively Colombia Pavilion, you’ll see — and most importantly, hear — how this infectious rhythm connects the nation to a thriving future of culture, innovation and urban growth.

The pavilion’s airy, free-ranging design represents Colombia itself, open and unbounded. In and around its four light-filled floors, an abundance of rhythmic attractions awaits: interactive instruments that let you play along with the music, a giant digital jukebox, holographic light shows and more.


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The Colombia pavilion’s airy, playful design looks more like a three-dimensional checkerboard than a traditional building. The structure trades typical walls for a rectangular grid of colossal white metal beams and transparent panels and floors, which meet at varying levels to create a four-story tower of platforms, open air plazas, and spacious rooms that peek out in unexpected directions. 


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You never know where you'll end up at Expo. On this episode, we'll race from Southern Africa to the warm waters of the Caribbean—and enjoy the spicy flavors of authentic Thai cuisine at the Long Chim Restaurant too. Photosensitivity warning: Some areas in Live@Expo broadcasts may feature bright flashing effects that may affect photosensitive viewers.

Ep 60: Eswatini, Togo and Paraguay Pavilions. 

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You never know where you'll end up at Expo. On this episode, we'll race from Southern Africa to the warm waters of the Caribbean—and enjoy the spicy flavors of authentic Thai cuisine.

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Ruggedly beautiful and full of wildlife, Eswatini (also known as the Kingdom of Swaziland) sits between South Africa and Mozambique. Visit the Eswatini Pavilion to experience its wonders, from the Great Usutu River to Sibebe Rock, one of the world’s largest standing stone formations. Then learn about its big plans for infrastructure, trade, innovation and food production. 


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One of this South American nation’s claims to fame is indeed huge: Paraguay is home to one of the world's largest dams, the Itaipú Hydroelectric Project. Itaipú’s generators supply nearly 80 per cent of Paraguay's electricity and 25 per cent of Brazil’s electricity needs. The Paraguay Pavilion details the strategic potential of water in the country when it comes to renewable energy as well as how Paraguay connects to the world via its rivers and food production. The pavilion also highlights its cultural riches, sustainable development, and fresh business opportunities.


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This West African nation on the Gulf of Guinea boasts beaches and rugged mountains, but its greatest natural resource is the Togolese people. The Togo Pavilion showcases the innovation and ingenuity of its citizens, including notable start-ups and technological inventions. One project proudly on display is the CIZO (“sun” in Togolese) rural electrification project, a vital solar power initiative that aims to bring light, water and energy to villages, farms and health centres across the country. CIZO’s slogan is “On y va” or “Let’s Go”. Consider that a rallying cry for this ambitious nation. 

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Tonight we embark on a water world adventure, from visiting Guinea’s roaring rivers in Africa to the tropical Bahamas to exploring the midnight zone in Terra - the Sustainability Pavilion’s amazing Under the Ocean Exhibit. Let’s dive in! Photosensitivity warning: Some areas in Live@Expo broadcasts may feature bright flashing effects that may affect photosensitive viewers.

Ep 84: Guinea and the Bahamas Pavilions, Plus Terra - The Sustainability Pavilion

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We embark on a water world adventure, from visiting Guinea’s roaring rivers in Africa to the tropical Bahamas to exploring the midnight zone in Terra.

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With a gushing 4,000-plus millimetres of annual rainfall in some areas, it’s no wonder that Guinea calls itself the “water tower of West Africa”. At the Guinea Pavilion, the country invites you to tap into its water flow as you explore its natural wonders.

Your journey through the pavilion will cover Guinea’s rich history and promising future through the lens of water, from ancient tribal empires to modern hydroelectric opportunities. Hear Guinea’s sonic landscape at the sound panel, learn about its biodiversity and cultural traditions and discover the striking Lady of Mali rock formation through an interactive waterfall projection.


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Known for its beautiful white-sand beaches and clear turquoise waters, the natural landscape of the Bahamas faces a grave threat: the 700 islands that make up the country could lose 80 per cent of their land to rising sea levels before the century is over. Drawing on digital displays, artworks, documentary films and more, the Bahamas Pavilion explores how the nation’s citizens are working to solve the urgent issue of climate change. Experience the creativity and resilience of the Bahamian spirit through a wide-ranging tour of the islands’ culture. 

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The Mobility District is our destination tonight, where we’ll go from Djibouti to Micronesia, learn about a global group promoting peace and spiritual understanding, and tour the vibrant “Priceless Cube.” We’ll also get a bite of traditional Filipino food. What a night! Photosensitivity warning: Some areas in Live@Expo broadcasts may feature bright flashing effects that may affect photosensitive viewers.

Ep 80: Micronesia, Djibouti, and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation Pavilions 

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The Mobility District is our destination tonight, where we’ll go from Djibouti to Micronesia, learn about a global group promoting peace and spiritual understanding, and tour the vibrant “Mastercard Cube.” 

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The 600 tiny islands that comprise Micronesia are scattered across a vast ocean expanse in the Western Pacific, covering an area five times the size of France. Each holds its own tropical treasures: unspoilt nature, outrigger canoe tours, world-class scuba diving destinations, and cultures that live in harmony with nature, employing traditional crafts and customs. The Micronesia Pavilion celebrates the unique history and geography of these intriguing islands while potential investors can hone in on opportunities in the fishing and tourism sectors that dominate the region’s economy.


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With its advantageous position as a maritime crossroads between Africa and the Middle East, Djibouti’s future as an emerging cargo hub looks bright. At the Djibouti Pavilion, you can take a unique tour of the nation’s deep cultural heritage and industrial evolution through the lenses of shipping and logistics.

Envisioned by students at the National University of Djibouti, the pavilion’s labyrinthine design is based on the movement of shipping containers at a port. Explore Djibouti’s people and handicrafts, learn about its clean-energy ambitions, and experience its vision of becoming a global logistics hub by 2035.


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The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) is a 57-nation international body that works to spread knowledge and promote global peace on behalf of the world’s 1.8 billion Muslims. Its pavilion captures this harmonious spirit with a journey from the darkness of ignorance to the vibrant colour of understanding.

Take a voyage of cultural learning, through bold questions and thought-provoking facts to address misconceptions about Islam. Begin at the “Iqra!” (Arabic for “Read ”) pillar and watch your understanding grow as you make your way to the multicoloured “Ummah” (or “community”) installation on great achievements in the Muslim world.


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