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China holds closing ceremony for Shanghai Expo

Artists perform during the closing ceremony of the 2010 Shanghai World Expo in Shanghai October 31, 2010. The six-month exhibition ends Sunday. [Xinhua]

Performers hold small replicas of countries' pavilions during the closing ceremony of the 2010 Shanghai World Expo in Shanghai October 31, 2010. The six-month exhibition ends Sunday. [Agencies]

Performers hold flags from different countries during the closing ceremony of the Shanghai World Expo October 31, 2010. The six-month exhibition ends Sunday. [Agencies]

Source: Xinhua

Editor: Liu Fang

 

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The name of the mascot of World Expo 2010 Shanghai China is Hai Bao, which means the treasure of the sea.

The emblem, depicting the image of three people-you, me, him/her holding hands together, symbolizes the big family of mankind.

The theme of Expo 2010 is "Better City, Better Life," representing the common wish of the whole humankind for a better living in future urban environments.

 

 
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