History - Pavilion of Somalia at Expo 2010 Shanghai

The pavilion is divided into large areas but the division boundary is vague. The Blue and White tone and simple flowing lines contribute to the mysterious color and modernity of the pavilion.
Citing the city of Bossaso, it presents its important geographical position, its role as a crossroads of cultural exchange, and the influence of cultures on the cities of Somalia, including space and Boosaaso lifestyle.

- In the sense of clockwise, the pavilion shows the original civilization, geography, beliefs, trade with other countries and the implementation of the idea of sustainable urban development in Somalia.

- In the space to the mysterious desert landscape, a camel model will make its appearance later.

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First pics from Somalia pavilion...

Theme: Plentiful life from a Little Water:  Somalia - its Animals, its Fragrances

Zone aride pavilion

A first preview of Somalia pavilion to promote Somalia to the World !

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ConceptSomalia is a unique Country, where Nature has taught how life can prosper with little water. Inspired by the magnificent boswellia carterii tree, Somali herders have learned how to breed their animals in arid areas. The boswellia, whose roots are able to capture water and minerals from the rocks on which it grows, produces the most precious resin, the frankincense. Somalis have always loved the smell of their incense: they use it to welcome guests, to embellish their houses and to fumigate water containers. For Millennia, populations from every corner of the World have traded with Somalia to purchase this resin, whose scent has always been thought to please the gods. 

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Facebook Page for Somalia pavilion...

Official Facebook Page of the General Commissioner of Section for Somalia to EXPO Milano 2015

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Somalia at Expo Milano 2015... The Website !

Plentiful life from a Little Water: Somalia - its Animals, its Fragrances 

 

http://www.somaliaexpomilan.org/

Somalia at Expo 2015 Milano

Theme: Plentiful life from a Little Water:  Somalia - its Animals, its Fragrances

Zone aride pavilion

 

Concept
Somalia is a unique Country, where Nature has taught how life can prosper with little water. Inspired by the magnificent boswellia carterii tree, Somali herders have learned how to breed their animals in arid areas. The boswellia, whose roots are able to capture water and minerals from the rocks on which it grows, produces the most precious resin, the frankincense. Somalis have always loved the smell of their incense: they use it to welcome guests, to embellish their houses and to fumigate water containers. For Millennia, populations from every corner of the World have traded with Somalia to purchase this resin, whose scent has always been thought to please the gods.

Herders have learned how to raise their precious livestock, constantly moving throughout Somalia looking for water and range. Thanks to their traditional knowledge, at present Somalia is home to 50 million animals and every year it exports more than 5 million head, making Somalia the heart of animal trade between the Horn of Africa and the Gulf States. This makes livestock account for 40% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP); taking into account the whole agricultural sector, the figure grows to 65%. Consequently, agriculture represents about three quarters of the labour force, mainly in the form of pastoral nomadism. These experiences and these precious products are the core part of the Somali pavilion, which also presents the richness and diversity of Somali agricultural products, such as bananas, mangos and grapefruits, and the immense opportunities in the fish industry, as Somalia has an almost unexploited 3,000 miles of coastline. The national exposition is aimed at promoting a different perception of Somalia, a country rich of opportunities that needs the help of the World to recover from its past sufferings and to start its own path to peace and prosperity.

Source : http://www.expo2015.org/en/participants/countries/somalia

Somalia Signs its Participation for Expo 2015 Milano

 "Expo Milano 2015  - said the Somali Commissioner - is a unique opportunity for Somalia that for at least a quarter of a century has  not been  part of the marketplaces where the most important in the world congregate. With this participation we return to the international stage. The theme   ‘Feeding the Planet, Energy for Life’ touches us very closely. Much has been said about Somalia as a country of famine: we want to show that we are already able to export and be self-sufficient in certain areas. "

Somalia participates in the Cluster dedicated to 'Agriculture and Nutrition in the Arid Zones’ with a new approach: They will share a pavilion of 125 square meters  with other participating countries, in which each will have its own exhibition space. "We chose this Cluster because geographically Somalia lies in these areas, but mainly because we want to bring our experience as a country leader in the sale of livestock. We can talk about sheep, cattle, camels or goats. Today, many people do not know that Somalia exports abroad about 5 million heads of livestock per year, mostly to the Gulf countries. We want to bring our culture and show our potential. " Finally, Abdulakadir Hagi Ibrahim wanted to remind all that this is a strategic choice for his country: "We chose this area to attract the attention of many entrepreneurs. Our economic objective - he added - is to transform the proceeds of such exports to create a system of food-industry in Somalia, where   Italian businesses could be strongly interested in participating in the near future. "

Source : http://www.expo2015.org/en/somalia-signs-its-participation-for-expo-milano-2015