This is because the World Expo is a global event of human material civilization and spiritual and cultural achievements. Every time it is held, it leads the development of the times in science and technology, culture, art, architecture and life, leaving a lot of material and spiritual wealth for future generations.
Many of the most important scientific achievements in the world were first exhibited at the World Expo. For example, the London World Expo 185 1 marked the world's entry into the era of industrialization. Harvesters and gas stoves were exhibited at that World Expo. 1853 new york World Expo, the elevator was exhibited for the first time; 1855 Paris Expo, sewing machine unveiled; 1862 The London World Expo first showed the early model of Babbage computer and Bessemer steelmaking process. 1876 The Philadelphia World Expo exhibited telephones, phonographs, telegrams, sewing machines, typewriters, giant collis steam engines and hand-cranked calculators. 1878 Paris World Expo, featuring Edison's phonograph and gasoline-powered cars; During the Chicago World Expo 1893, radios, hand-held cameras, ferris wheels, hamburgers and carbonated sodas appeared. 1900 At the Paris World Expo, there were movies, telescopes with magnification of 1000 times, radio transceivers, Oddis elevators, X-ray instruments and so on.
"Everything starts with the World Expo"-this heroic famous saying tells the unremitting pursuit of scientific and technological innovation in the World Expo for more than a century. World Expo is the product of industrial civilization and a powerful driving force for industrialization and modernization.
From the Renaissance to the Industrial Revolution, scientific rationality has increasingly become the mainstream value concept of modern human society. Since the first World Expo 185 1 was held in London, England, it has always been the purpose of the World Expo to advocate civilized exchanges, share innovative achievements, promote scientific and technological progress and create a happy life.
Maybe you've never been to any World Expo, but you can't live without the inventions and discoveries displayed in the World Expo. Many "treasures" born of modern industrial civilization, such as steam engines, telephones, movies, gas stoves, televisions, computers, robots and spaceships, have mostly experienced the baptism of the World Expo. Resorts, clubs, theme parks, department stores, vending machines ... all these modern lifestyles and public facilities have been inspired and encouraged by the World Expo.
Automobile culture, communication revolution, information wave ... poured out from the World Expo, promoting the progress of human society. "The World Expo witnessed the progress of the times and recorded the progress of the world. It stimulates people's vitality, enterprise and wisdom and promotes people's intellectual development. " Former US President william mckinley said this.
Today, China is taking the road of new industrialization and building an innovative country. Expo 20 10 will surely breed the passion for innovation in our ancient country and promote the modernization of China. The ideological flame triggered by the World Expo will illuminate our era where opportunities and challenges coexist, and then illuminate the world.
"Everything starts with the World Expo"-this resounding motto contains the profound understanding of the World Expo on the progress of human civilization for more than a century. Expo is a collector and exhibitor of scientific and technological achievements, and also a carrier and promoter of civilization evolution.
Social progress is spiraling upward. Looking back on the history of Expo 150 years, the theme of "progress, innovation and communication" has never wavered, and people's understanding of it has gradually entered a higher realm.
When severe competition breaks the peace, when excessive desire harms the environment, and when "conquest" is punished, human beings begin to reflect on the traditional development model-what kind of "innovation" does human beings need? What does the world need "progress"?
Some modes of production were passionately displayed as "progress" at the beginning of the World Expo, and soon became "backward" because of environmental damage; The lifestyle once praised by some countries as "beautiful" has been questioned and denied because of wasting energy. From "science, civilization and mankind" to "achieving peace through understanding", from "pollution-free progress" to "rediscovering the wisdom of nature", the ever-changing theme of the World Expo is facing contradictions and dilemmas in the development of human society. Looking back on the economic growth and technological progress worshipped by generations, the concept of "progress" of the World Expo has been embedded in the "chip" of "sustainable development".
Since then, the World Expo has played a "thinker" of human civilization from time to time, standing on the shoulders of technological giants, paying attention to peace, the environment and the future of mankind, and paying attention to the harmonious development of people, people and nature, nature and society.
"Better City, Better Life", the theme chosen for the Shanghai World Expo is appropriate and timely. This far east metropolis, which has experienced ups and downs, is welcoming the most dynamic golden development period in its urban development history. The beautiful scenery and severe challenges of modern cities can be found here. When the urban population exceeds the rural population for the first time in human history, this round of exploration will provide a valuable mirror for the civilized evolution of human society from the Shanghai World Expo.
"Everything starts with the World Expo"-this eternal oath has condensed the earnest desire of the World Expo for human beings to meet and communicate for more than a century. Expo is not only a carnival of scientific and technological innovation, but also a link of human confidence and strength, and a stage for the exchange of ideas and concepts.
On this planet where we live, the barriers between different countries, regions and races still exist. In addition to the Olympic Games, there will also be the World Expo, which will allow the whole world to meet passionately and communicate on an equal footing, regardless of wealth or racial beliefs. Facing the challenge of survival and development, human beings need to share wisdom and build confidence. Since the end of 19, people have made efforts to turn the Expo from technical competition into ideological agitation, focus on the future of the earth, and shape human dreams-cultural exchange, political understanding, and economic exchange of needed commodities, and Qi Xin will work together to help each other.
People will never forget, 1873 The cheerful melody of "Blue Danube" at the Vienna World Expo swept away the haze hanging over the city after the end of the Pu 'ao War and opened people's imagination of peace and tranquility. People will never forget that the Great Depression of 1929 did not stop the World Expo to be held in Chicago four years later. On the contrary, people ushered in the landmark World Expo in history. With the theme of "a century's progress", it expresses the courage and confidence of mankind to get out of the crisis and move towards recovery.
How similar history is. Eighty years later, another financial crisis enveloped the whole world. Eighty years later, China, a measure to revitalize the economy, attracted the attention of the whole world. At this node of restarting prosperity, the international community has high hopes for the Shanghai World Expo. Can it become another grand meeting for all countries in the world to exchange and cooperate, learn from each other's strengths and overcome the crisis together?
On February 3rd, 65438, when China stood out from the bidding competition and won the right to host the 20 10 World Expo, the Secretary General of the Bureau of International Exhibitions (BIE) lamented that "today, a great hope was born in the world".
China and the world hope that East and West will join hands and seek new inspiration, new changes and new beginnings with wisdom and confidence.