Exposure
Spending a weekend in an ancient town near Shanghai has been a popular way for city dwellers to escape the hustle and bustle. But because of their growing popularity with overseas and domestic tours, some ancient towns like Zhouzhuang and Zhujiajiao have become too crowded to offer a real sense of escape.
I have an Expo diary to record my daily trips to the Expo 2010 �53hanghai. This is a habit I developed from the Aichi Expo in 2005. I like to write down what I have seen every day and also post some photos. It will be my memorable gift to the Expo.
What is your favorite area at Expo 2010 Shanghai?
Kids in tow
SHANGHAI MORNING POST
The Mauritania Pavilion, with its traditional art and city exhibitions, at the Joint Africa Pavilion in the Expo Garden has become a popular place for visitors to experience life and the changes happening in Africa.
Filmmaker Lu Chuan is once again dazzling audiences with his short film, The Road to Our Beautiful Life, being shown at the China Pavilion's multi-screened theater during the Expo 2010 Shanghai.
The famous painting, The Drunken Beauty, has enjoyed great popularity among celebrities, and so has its embroidery, which has been chosen as a favorite by celebrities from around the world, including singers Celine Dion, Placido Domingo, film star Sharon Stone, and director Michelle Tang - all of whom share a common interest and taste for traditional Chinese culture.
Filip Vujanovic, president of the Republic of Montenegro, and a group of delegates attended a banquet for Montenegro Night on May 25 in Shanghai.
