The Shanghai Expo 2010 began on May 1^st and runs through the end of October. While nations from around the world are gathering to showcase their cultures, histories, and goals for the future, visitors from around the globe are flocking to the Expo gates to catch a glimpse of all there is to see and do.

Each pavilion has its own schedule of events, but there are several thematic events and special programs sponsored by the organizers as well. Throughout the Expo, participants will be celebrating a number of important occasions. Here are just a few of the special events that have happened and will be occurring over the next few months.

Tianjin Folk Culture Week

During the week of May 10^th, the province of Tainjin treated the guests at the World Expo 2010 to a week-long display of authentic folk art.

The Pingiu Opera and Jingdong Drum song were performed and there were several demonstrations of Chinese acrobatics and Chinese martial arts.

Visitors to the Tianjin Pavilion during Folk Culture Week had the opportunity to take part in the celebrations as well. There were opportunities to make traditional Yangliuqing paintings, to build clay figurines with professional artists, and to participate in a fun and engaging street parade, complete with puppets, every afternoon.

Don’t despair if you missed out on Tianjin Folk Culture Week. Cultures from around the world are showcased each week throughout the Expo. Ask a volunteer for information about which country is doing a special showcase during the week you visit.

Daily Creative Events

There are a number of creative events that are taking place each and every day of the Expo. Each of the creative events was specifically designed to correlate with the overall theme of the Shanghai Expo 2010.

The Expo theme show, “Window of the City” is a daily event held in the Houtan Square area. This particular show is held indoors and involves the use of actors and equipment to illustrate the way the globe has changed over time.

The Shaolin Martial Art Show is another incredible presentation. The show is held outdoors each day between May 1^st and October 31^st, except for July 1^st through August 31^st, when it is held indoors. This show, held in Variety Hall, combines a unique blend of acrobatics, media, and dance in a stunning display of balance and coordination.

The Wudang Martial Art show is a completely different experience than the Shaolin Martial Art Show. Held daily from July 1^st through September 30^th, this show will feature Taoism as it is applied to the Wudang martial art. Not only will it teach about etiquette, but also about the way martial arts contribute to a person’s overall well-being.

Thematic Events at the Shanghai Expo

Thematic events are not planned by the countries participating at their pavilions, but are instead planned by those who organized the Expo in its entirety. The special thematic events are categorized as part of the festive series, folkway series, community series, or Youthful Expo series.

Community series events are designed to showcase Shanghai and its unique culture. Folkway series events are designed to help promote national cultures and the importance they have on cultural heritage and communication between developing civilizations. Festive series events are special cultural and art events that are designed to get visitors involved in hands-on singing, dancing, or craft projects.

Of notable importance, however, is the Youthful Expo series. The Youthful Expo series is dedicated to the youth of the world, bringing them together to enjoy new trends in fashion, to enjoy each other as people, and to allow juveniles to exchange ideas in creative forums.

One of the daily Youthful Expo series events, geared at very young children, is the Sesame Street Magic Map. If you are traveling with young children, they’ll enjoy seeing Hiabao and several of their other favorite characters perform a fun and engaging musical.

Music Bay is another daily even geared towards teens. Held in a theme park atmosphere, the Music Bay exhibit is designed to help developing youth explore and understand more than 20 different career fields – giving them opportunities to educate themselves and start thinking about their plans for the future.

These are just a few examples of the stunning events taking place at the Shanghai Expo every single day. Ask the Expo volunteer at your Shanghai hotel for help determining which events will be occurring at the time of your visit. Take part in the celebration and enjoy your trip!

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