History - Turkmenistan pavilion at Expo 2010 Shanghai

The 1,000 sq. m. Turkmenistan Pavilion was a platform for the central Asian country’s history and sweeping natural landscapes. Inside the imposing grid-patterned pavilion, visitors explored Turkmenistan’s ancient nomadic culture through infrared touch screens, viewed short videos of the famous Ferghana hourses and other tourist resources, and enjoyed high-tech presentations of antiques, jewellery and the historic Turkmen art of carpet making.

Conception of the Turkmenistan pavilion by PICO

Turkmenistan pavilion at Expo 2015 Milano

 

Theme “Water is life”

The Concept
Turkmenistan is the birthplace of the ancient civilizations that left a legacy of unique cultural heritage to humanity. This region was called the “crossroads of the seven roads of the world” because it was crossed by the Great Silk Road. In this tradition, Turkmenistan is very rich in natural, biological and cultural resources. Actually Turkmenistan is one of the worlds fastest economically growing nations and in recent years has developed a large investment program in its infrastructure and its agriculture production. In the production of food, the future focus is on sustainability, environmental conservation and water consumption. The world famous melons named “Waharman” of Turkmenistan are a one agricultural export product in addition to other products in the food industry.

The Pavilion Design
The Pavilion displays traditional as well as modern symbols of Turkmenistan. At the entrance of the white pavilion, there is a water fountain with a horses head of the oldest known horse breed in the world, the “Ahal-Tekke horse”. Over the main entrance there is a wooden structure of a traditional Turkmen yurt and a large LED carpet which offers a glimpse of the most beautiful hand-made turkmen carpets. The three drops of water at the entrance and the large LED water drops measuring approximately 250sqm on the side of the pavilion with the long waterfall behind it are certain to invite visitors to take some memorable photos. Inside the solid construction, following the example of the white capital Ashgabat, three exciting levels are waiting to be explored. There, you will find the theme of quality food production, biodiversity and health, even huge hand made carpets, a water feature with projection, a 5D cinema and a genuine traditional yurt on the rooftop. The restaurant on the ground floor and the cafe on the rooftop will invite visitors to taste and feast on traditional Turkmen dishes.

Something about the Turkmenistan participation ?

Ashgabat (Xinhua) - Turkmenistan, to be held in Milan decided to participate in the Expo 2015. Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Turkmenistan, between 1 May to 31 October 2015 period will already started preparations to participate to the Expo. Turkmenistan stands at the Expo for the international tender was opened. Company to be awarded the tender, Turkmenistan and exhibition stand will be set up to provide support for.

Stand design, was discussed at a meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan. Will have a total of 175 thousand square meters booth, will consist of two floors and with today's technology will be decorated with traditional motifs of Turkmenistan. countries in the booth over 50 ministries and public organizations of Turkmenistan to be advertised. In addition, the Turkmen national cuisine will be served on the first floor. Turkmen folklore troupes and artists during the fair will offer demonstrations. Turkmenistan, which will be held in Milan Feeding the Planet, Energy for Life stand at EXPO 2015, themed "Food abundance - a peaceful development" slogan plans to introduce to the audience.

The world's largest fair, acceptable and Expo, which takes place every 5 years, Turkmenistan attaches great importance recently. And promotion of the country as well as abroad, this exhibition will create significant added value for the participation in the Expo has made ​​major investments in recent years. Turkmenistan, China's shanghai earlier in 2010 and in 2012 held in the cities of South Korea's You joined until the EXPO exhibition.

Source : http://www.bugun.com.tr/