Happy Water Week from Expo! Today we'll bounce from a country island in the South Pacific Ocean and travel all the way to East Africa. We'll also sample some delicious dishes from across the globe along the way. Let's get started! Photosensitivity warning: Some areas in Live@Expo broadcasts may feature bright flashing effects that may affect photosensitive viewers.

Ep 95:  New Zealand and Zambia Pavilions

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Today we'll bounce from a country island in the South Pacific Ocean and travel all the way to East Africa. We'll also sample some delicious dishes from across the globe along the way. Let's get started!

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The Whanganui River is so important to New Zealand’s Maori people that in 2017, it was granted a special legal identity, giving it the rights of a citizen. Now, the New Zealand Pavilion offers a sweeping cultural tour narrated by the Whanganui River itself.

With a design inspired by the Maori tradition of hand-crafting containers to safeguard items of value, the pavilion leads you on a journey of conservation where the greatest treasure to be protected is our natural world. Immerse yourself in the river’s story, deepen the experience with the pavilion’s web-based app, and journey through a 10-metre-high “vertical river” of water droplets.


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The New Zealand Pavilion features a tall box clad in titanic wavy panels of chainmail-like architectural mesh called Kaynemaile. Its flexible façade pulses to evoke a living building and sits on a base crafted from New Zealand Abodo eco-timber. The ground floor’s wooden exterior lends a warm feel to the modernist design, welcoming visitors through a small gap beneath the mammoth Kaynemaile panels.

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A peaceful land of vast lakes and rivers, magnificent waterfalls, and abundant wildlife, Zambia is a natural destination for those wishing to experience the true spirit of Africa. At its Expo 2020 pavilion, the famously hospitable country extends a hearty invitation to jump into the flow of Zambian life. Sway along to traditional dances, get lost in dramatic rituals and storytelling performances, or take an exciting safari across Zambia’s vast plains and down its rushing waterways. Then, meet Zambian innovators to learn how they are pushing their country forward in sectors such as agro-processing, energy, tourism and mining.    

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

Tonight we'll tour some of the most captivating and thought-provoking pavilions at Expo, plus we'll visit the Tastes of Morocco restaurant for a bite of some delicious Moroccan cuisine! Photosensitivity warning: Some areas in Live@Expo broadcasts may feature bright flashing effects that may affect photosensitive viewers.

Ep 59 - Saudi Arabia and Sierra Leone Pavilions

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Tonight we'll tour some of the most captivating and thought-provoking pavilions at Expo, plus we'll visit the Tastes of Morocco restaurant for a bite of some delicious Moroccan cuisine.

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As the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia opens itself to the world, its contribution to Expo 2020 mirrors the nation’s grand ambitions. Boasting a vast façade that covers the area of two football pitches, the Saudi Arabia Pavilion takes the form of an opening window that soars into the sky bearing messages of inspiration.

Your Saudi experience begins in the open plaza under the pavilion, where the giant screen above and LEDs below combine to create a dazzling light show. Next, the “Heritage Path” escalator will transport you to immersive exhibits – and you can end your journey with refreshments and shopping in the pavilion’s scenic palm garden.


Spectacular mirrored architectural design, dazzlingly lit on all sides

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The monumental Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Pavilion is a mirrored slab that extends up diagonally from the ground, resembling a giant window opening toward the sky. The immense structure soars six storeys into the air and covers more than 13,000 square metres, or the area of two football pitches. The sides of the pavilion feature a decorative motif of grey horizontal lines like layered metal, while its vast underbelly — which shades an enormous plaza — is mirrored and smooth. 


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Blessed with white-sand beaches overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, rainforests teeming with life and determined, open-hearted citizens, Sierra Leone is a haven for nature and innovation. At the Sierra Leone Pavilion, the West African nation offers a vibrant journey through its legacy of freedom and ascent to prosperity. Tour Sierra Leonian culture through video and audio activations, trace its path to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals and tap your feet in time to elaborately costumed traditional masquerade performances.


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Dive into a world of beautiful art, high tech design, and traditional weaving patterns as we explore creative cultures from across the globe.

Ep 49: Croatia, Laos and Iran Pavilions

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Dive into a world of beautiful art, high-tech design, and traditional weaving patterns as we explore creative cultures from across the globe.

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From Nobel laureates to novelists to inventors, Croatia has nurtured countless brilliant minds who went on to change the world. Come celebrate the nation’s legacy of learning at the Croatia Pavilion, where visitors can explore immersive audio-visual features on nine great Croatian thinkers. See Croatian landscapes in dazzling detail on giant LED screens, immerse yourself in the country’s traditional culture or browse the retail shop for authentic Croatian crafts.


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In a nation full of stunning spectacles – cascading waterfalls, ancient temples, spectacular limestone caves – traditional Lao silk textiles are among the most beautiful sights of all. The Laos Pavilion at Expo 2020 explores the full production cycle of these graceful treasures, weaving in plenty of Lao culture and innovation along the way. See how Lao cotton and silk crafts are made, explore the many distinctive patterns and styles, and take home the finished product from the pavilion’s souvenir shop.


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Combining traditional exhibits on Iranian art and crafts with an immersive array of live audio-visual feeds, the Islamic Republic of Iran Pavilion offers a real-time look into the life of Iranian citizens. The pavilion is spread across several sleekly designed “boxes”, each offering a different perspective on the nation’s ancient culture. As you explore Iran’s production of saffron (known as “red gold” for its rarity and expense) or peruse its artisan-made carpets, curated video displays will digitally transport you to real Iranian bazaars, stunning landscapes and more.

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Inspired by the many tales in the classic book One Thousand and One Nights, the Islamic Republic of Iran Pavilion is a collection of 13 box-like blue buildings of various sizes, each of them housed within a curtain of hanging, bronze-coloured balls. These curtain structures surround each building on all four sides, and they are made of long strands of clay beads that part to admit visitors.

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