Unmissable:

Pavilion attractions
Expo Milano 2015 is a thrilling round-the-world trip brimming with surprises. Every pavilion offers a
journey through the culture, perfumes, colors and traditions of its people. Many countries have also
organized special attractions, live shows, architecture, design, avors nature and science united in a
single space designed to offer an exciting experience to enthusiastic visitors.

Angola G8

The Angolan Pavilion has a stylized African baobab tree at the center of its structure. It also features
various green spaces where the countrys typical plants, vegetables and fruit can be seen growing.

Argentina G15

The Argentinian Pavilion is housed in a cluster of aligned silo-like structures containing a high concentration of audio-visual technology, simulators, interactive systems and multi-sensorial spaces
dedicated to Expos themes.

Austria H21

Austrias Pavilion physically reproduces the microclimate of an Austrian woodland. Visitors can
explore a space which without recourse to air conditioning will be cooled exclusively by the natural refreshing effect created by the evapotranspiration of plants.

Azerbaijan H16

Visitors pass through three giant glass spheres on various levels, representing three different
biospheres. The rst biosphere evokes landscape, the second represents the countrys nine climatic
regions, and the third presents traditional cultures and innovation.
Azerbaigians natural, agricultural and productive resources are displayed on three levels connected
by escalators. At the center, a stylized mass of wooden slats represents a fallen tree.

Bahrain G8

The Bahrain Pavilion invites visitors to make a journey through ten mini botanical gardens, each featuring plants and vegetables which will bear fruit at different moments during the Expos six months.

Belgium H9

The visitor begins by passing along a partly covered wooden pergola which leads to the farm. A series
of giant beer glasses glimmer behind a glass faade. On the right, a wall of chocolate contains various
video screens illustrating the famed skills of Belgian chocolate-making.
The Ramp of the Future is lined with luminous animations offering glimpses into the future. This leads
down into the workshop area, where innovative sustainable alternative food production technologies are seen in operation whose products are used in the Pavilions kitchen area.
A glass spiral staircase lled with natural light takes the visitor back to ground level. The structure
above the stair represents a DNA lament: a symbol of life.

Belarus G12

The key symbol of this Pavilion is the wheel of life a kind of watermill underneath which a display
space with interactive monitors offers information on the countrys agricultural and technological
progress. Frequent artistic performances and traditional folk music concerts will be staged.

Brazil G9

The throbbing heart of the Brazilian Pavilion is an interactive net which connects its three oors. As
visitors walk on this suspended net they interact with their surroundings: their movements activate
sensors which in turn modify the lights and sounds around them.
Visitors rstly pass through the Green Gallery, an open area lled with vegetables, plants, owers
and fruit, mixed with interactive tables offering games and information on Brazils ethnic diversity. A
ramp leads up to the rst oor, where projections describe the countrys advanced sustainable food
production. On the second oor a transparent screen shows video material activated by movement
sensors.

Chile H22

The Chilean Pavilion is like a giant wooden architrave supported by four cement pillars, evoking the
temperate perspective typical of the countrys nature and architecture. Access is offered by a relaxing area with benches and tables. From here visitors pass along an entrance route where 3-5 minute
projections illustrate the fascinating contrasts of Chiles landscapes. The Pavilion features interactive
displays, immersive 3D 4k projections and suggestive augmented reality effects.

China G14

This is the rst time that China travels to take part in a Universal Exposition, and so its presence in
the Expo Milano 2016 is a festive celebration and an opportunity to display the marvels of a country
rich in culture and tradition. China transmits its reections on the theme of gratitude and respect for
our planet, based on the concept that man is an integral part of nature.
Its Pavilion demonstrates the countrys technological progress in the eld of agriculture and indicates how in future it will be possible to offer healthy food for everyone. Visitors will discover the
harvesting procedure based on the Chinese lunisolar calendar, how to produce typical foodstuffs like
tofu and extensive information on scientic progress which in future can boost food production, such
as Professor Yuan Longpings hybrid rice.

Colombia G14

Visitors to the Colombian Pavilion explore use of natural food resources on ve thermal levels, corresponding to the contrasting climates of the ve different altitudes which this nation reunites in a
single territory.

France G18

Entering a kind of labyrinth-garden reproducing three rural kinds of rural landscape, the visitor
reaches a huge cave-like structure, making the French Pavilion resemble a journey of initiation. The
high vaulted roof area mixes typical french products, kitchen utensils, wood and vegetation, with
countless video monitors showing suggestions for Producing more and better.
The nal section is devoted to Pleasure and Health, inviting its guests to rediscover the pleasures of
cooking and eating after their explorative exertions, also offering numerous slogans on actions benecial to the future of food.

Ecuador G22

The colorful museum-space uctuates with 3D holograms of cocoa, roses, quinoa and other products
of nature, using a technological system which also reproduces their perfumes.

United Arab Emirates H16

Sinuous ramps, evoking desert sand-dunes, lead visitors to the heart of the Pavilion, where a lm
presentation called Family Tree is projected. Towards the end of this, visitors enter an interactive
theatrical space where they are involved in concluding the story they have become part of. The visit
nishes with another theme-related display, The Secret Life of a Date Palm Tree.

Estonia G25

The all wood and technology Pavilion uses typical traditional kiik swings as a recurrent motif, which
visitors can use to generate electricity.

Germany G22

The rst part of the German Pavilions itinerary illustrates the sources of nutrition (soil, climate and
biodiversity). In the Fields of Ideas area, visitors can interact with displays to access further multimedia information. The grand nale consists of the Be(e)active digital show, where participants
experience a ight over Germany (on 3,000 screens showing the countrys landscapes) from the
viewpoint of two bees in ight whose movements are directed by an orchestra conductor.

Japan G24

The Japanese pavilion contains 17 thousand pieces of wood assembled in such a way as to let sunlight
pass between them. It has a restaurant with ten tables, each offering a virtual meal with explanations.
Combining tradition with technology, the benets of Japanese diet are explained throughout the
Pavilion.

Indonesia H26

Through the show called Oculus, Indonesia offers a virtual journey through its territory and culture,
using immersive images and sounds which make visitors feel transported to the archipelago.

Iran H22

Irans Pavilion represents a tent billowing in the wind, with a ceiling covered in mirrors. Thus visitors
walk through its wealth of plants which can also be seen as though mirrored in the sky. During the six
months of Expo, various traditional performances will be staged.

Ireland H7

The most suggestive element here is the Ireland Plaza, a large open area which will stage shows,
concerts and performances in an atmosphere of traditional Irish conviviality.

Israel G19

The most striking exterior feature of Israels Pavilion is its vertical garden: a wall 70 meters in
length and 12 high, completely covered with live plants, whose owers and colors will change during
the months of the Expo.
The Pavilion offers visitors an experience in two phases. The rst space, using 3D lms and multidirectional effects, illustrates the history of Israeli agriculture and its techniques for obtaining food
from deserts. One of the lms shows the countrys reforesting projects, backed by the Jewish National Fund (JNF). The second space features a spectacular dancing tapestry of LED illumination.

Italy G19

The Italian Pavilion consists of nine different areas and attractions in various parts of the site. One of
these Palazzo Italia displays a map of Europe from which Italy has been removed. A voice, preceded by a siren, asks what the world would be like without Italy, while projections show samples of the
countrys artistic, cultural and gastronomic treasures, and discoveries, creations and inventions made
by Italians through the centuries.

Kazakhstan H16

Visitors pass through various theme areas: "Welcome to Kazakhstan " (with an introductory video),
"Wheat" (a dynamic diorama recreates a typical landscape of elds of wheat, one of the countrys
most important natural resources), "The management of water resources" (two large panoramic
screens present major rivers and lakes, underlining the importance of protecting biodiversity and
shing), "Products of Kazakhstan" (especially milk, horse meat and apples), and "Astana Expo 2017"
(a preview of some of the projects of the Exposition to be held in Astana in three years time on the
theme "Future Energy").

Kuwait G22

The Pavilions architecture evokes the Kuwaiti Dhow, the triangular-sail boat still used in the Arabian
Gulf. The lateral facades display examples of the greenhouse and hydroponic cultivation used in
Kuwait. The rst section of the visitors itinerary illustrates the countrys features and climate. The
second shows how scientic study and research have made it possible to create fertility in arid land-

scapes. In the last section, guests can immerge themselves in Kuwaiti culture.

Lithuania G11

The Lithuanian Pavilion is structured in two large white cubes connected by a walkway, reminiscent
of a giant set of weighing scales. In a space shaped like a grain of wheat in the rst cube, cartoon
characters recount the countrys history. In the second cube, interactive screens illustrate its technological innovations.

Malaysia G12

The Malaysian Pavilion has the form of four huge rain forest seeds scattered on the ground, housing
one interior space. The exterior of the seeds is built using Glulam, an innovative glued laminated
structural wood made from local sustainable materials. The fourth seed houses music, art and cultural attractions illustrating the spirit of Malaysia.

Morocco H24

The Pavilion is reminiscent of a fortied Arab citadel. At the end of the visit, guests can relax in a
typical Mediterranean garden with palm trees, olive trees and orange trees. The country highlights
the riches of its land, such as the renowned Argan oil, via an exhibition path complete with video and
installations. Visitors will be able to discover Morocco's culture and learn about its natural resources
through a multi-sensorial experience.

Mexico H19

The Mexican Pavilion is shaped like a giant corn cob. Visitors explore the interior displays strolling on
spiral ramps beside a stream of water descending from the roof terrace, which features a restaurant
and an urban garden.

Moldova G11

The Moldova Pavilion is reminiscent of a sliced apple. One of its attractions will be projections of a
lm created specically for Expo Milano 2015, called Joc. Pure energy of life, which tells the story of
a traditional dance group from Moldova.

Monaco G24

The Principality of Monacos exhibition space is divided into eleven stations created by large packaging cases, each of which represents a different theme connected with environmental protection.

Nepal H8

The Pavilion is in the shape of a Mandala, the circular diagram made up of various geometric shapes
which evokes the circle of life.
Visitors will immerse themselves in an atmosphere evoking the ancient settlements of the Kathmandu valleys, containing porticos and temples with 42 hand-carved columns.

Holland G18

The Dutch Pavilion is inspired by a fairground mood, including a Ferris wheel particularly suitable
for children too, therefore.

Oman G26

The extensive Pavilion represents part of a town, evoking the Sultanates typical architecture and
agricultural practices.

Poland G18

A corridor leads to the Pavilions rst oor. Here visitors enter a magic garden, from whose center a
narrow winding path begins, lined with apple trees. These are reected in mirrors which create
suggestions of an innite orchard, and a magical mood.
From the garden the visitor passes to the next display area which takes the form of a giant apple.
Moving through this apple, the route leads down to ground level, where Polands economy is illustrated through animated graphics and projections. The itinerary then leads to a cinema space, where a
series of instructive videos can be enjoyed.

Qatar H24

The Pavilion centers on a basket shape, evokes a souk, and offers impressive high-tech interactive
information.

United Kingdom H18

The visit is inspired by the concept of a bees journey, from an orchid to a owery meadow and then
returning to its hive, all accompanied by sounds and visuals recorded in a real hive in the UK.

Republic of Korea G9

The Pavilions structure is inspired by the Korean moon jar, a pottery container used to ferment
some of the countrys traditional dishes whose preparation is demonstrated in the pavilions interior, and which may be tasted on the rst oor.

Czech Republic G7

The heart of the Pavilion is the swimming pool area, designed to house festivities, events, tasting
sessions and childrens workshops.

Romania H18

The entrance to the exhibition interior is marked by a palisade evoking a panpipe.

The ground oor offers a journey through the beauties of nature in Romania. The rst oor represents a contemporary version of a typical village house in the delta of the Danube, made of wood and
glass and surrounded by a garden.
Romania has chosen to tell its story through a voice from its folkloric tradition: Lia (originally CIocrlia) is a girl with an enchanting voice who according to legend fell in love with the sun and transformed
herself into a bird in order to reach her beloved.

Russia G25

The Russian pavilion is a dynamic L-shaped structure, with a lightning motif, surging skywards. The
pavilion tells the stories of some key Russian scientists of international renown whose work has
contributed to the development of agriculture and food security, and highlights the role that Russia is
playing in providing food for its own population and for the world. The structure introduces visitors
to Russia as they have never seen it before, with stunning cultural performances, an engaging business programme, the unique opportunity to meet the nest Russian chefs and, of course, the aromas
and tastes of genuine Russian food and drink.

The Holy See G18

Right from the words in many languages on its outer walls, the Pavilion offers two stimulations to
reection: Man shall not live by bread alone and Give us this day our daily bread. The visit actually
starts before entering, when visitors are greeted by volunteers. The itinerary then proceeds through
ve scenes illustrating different sides to the main theme: ecology, economy, solidarity, education and
theology. The fourth scene (Educating oneself in humanity) consists of a wooden table on which are
projected many situations in everyday life where people could act responsibly into order change the
world for the better. The end of the visit is marked by the volunteers farewell.

Slovakia G24

A place for recharging: the relaxation area outside the Slovakia Pavilion consisting of a cube of
wooden slats with a waterfall that drives a watermill system contains a series of beanbag chairs
where smartphones and tablets can be recharged.

Slovenia H21

Five wooden and glass pyramids evoke the typical mountainous landscape of Slovenia. At the end of
the visit which concludes in an open space where vines, olives and a miniature forest grow each
visitor receives 5 grains of buckwheat.

Spain H18

The Spanish Pavilion presents a Flavor Journey which begins with a suitcase measuring 5x4 meters,
and marks the beginning of an audiovisual installation by the Catalan artist Antoni Miralda. Once the
visitor has passed the entrance, 20 different suitcases project 20 visual presentations, each devoted
to a single food. Miralda invites the visitor to interactively answer various questions on nutrition. The
exhibition the language of tastes then invites visitors to enter the culinary imagination of a cook,
through various landscapes and aspects of Spanish food cultivation and production.

United States of America G23

The Pavilion is accessed via an authentic wooden boardwalk from Coney Island and is inspired by the
concept of a traditional American grain barn, open-structured and on various levels. One of its
outstanding features is the large vertical farm whose products will be picked every day.

Sudan H8

The Sudanese Pavilion is inspired by the traditional Nubian home, the countrys typical dwelling. It is
entirely on ground level and develops around a central courtyard the focal area of Sudanese dome-

stic life and place for meals from which the visitor can enter various theme rooms.
The courtyard respects Sudanese custom by serving traditional dishes and natural drinks. It also
houses a display of leather products and other objects from the countrys folkloric heritage.

Switzerland G21

Four towers lled with water, salt, coffee and apples stand at the center of the Swiss Pavilion. Visitors
take lifts up to the top of the towers, where they can help themselves to as much of these products as
they want. As the towers get emptied, the platform on which they stand gets lower, modifying the
appearance of the Pavilion: a lesson in overconsumption. The Pavilion also holds a Swiss Home,
dedicated to the issue of water, and a Nestl interactive exhibition, which explores the relationship
between nutrition and the brain. Also available, an interactive game called Plant Doctor.

Thailand G13

The Thai Pavilion takes its main inspiration from the traditional rice-gatherers hat, called a ngob.
Every day, the Pavilion will stage various performance events: boxing combats, puppet shows, giant
mask theatre and musical competitions.

Turkey G24

The Turkish Pavilion echoes a stylized pomegranate (nar) and among other things contains a garden
with plane trees where Ottoman tea can be drunk, surrounded by stalls and market installations.

Turkmenistan H26

The Pavilion takes its inspiration from the theme Water is Life, and is introduced by a spectacular
fountain.

Hungary H18

This Pavilions central section is inspired by Noahs Ark, symbol of protecting biodiversity, while the
two ends evoke shamanic drums, symbol of ancient connections between man and earth. Among
many contents, a special high technology piano for musicians to try.

Uruguay G13

The visitors itinerary begins in the Pavilions garden, where the public receives initial information
about the country. Then comes a Sound Ramp, where sound is used to depict various aspects of
Uruguay, from voices in the elds to the waves of the ocean, from wood-re grills crackling to Carnival festivities. Then comes a large hall where the visitor is surrounded by screens held up by robot
arms, showing a specially commissioned short lm evoking a dialogue between generations which is
in turn a vehicle for relating the countrys traditional aspects to its modern developments, both
equally present in glimpses of its landscapes.

Vietnam H9

The Vietnamese Pavilion is shaped to evoke the lotus ower, a symbol of the nation which can also be
tasted in various forms at the restaurant.