The Eastern Site as seen
from
the Holland Pavilions
The Expo Roof
Expo 2000 was the first exposition that was permitted by the Bureau International des Exposition (BIE) to make extensive use of existing structures, namely Hanover's convention center buildings. It was also Germany's first world's fair as recognized by the BIE.
Video
Home Movie taken at Expo 2000
Home Movie taken at Expo 2000
Expo 2000 Slide Show
Krafwerk's Expo 2000 Jingle
Theme Pavilions, Expo 2000
Estonia Pavilion, Expo 2000
Scape Exhibit/"Chill Space", Expo 2000
Germany Pavilion, Expo 2000
Quick Info
opening date
01 June 2000
closing date
31 October 2000
theme
"Man, Nature, Technology"
site description
Hanover's existing convention area and adjacent land
site size
160 hectares (395 acres)
participating countries
187
attendance
18.1 million
status
BIE sanctioned
"Universal Exposition"
Mascot
Twipsy, the official mascot for Expo 2000, was designed by Javier Mariscal, the same artist the designed Cobi from the 1992 Barcelona Olympics. Arguably the most abstract mascot to date, he had one large oblong arm that allowed him to fly in addition to a more normal arm. He also had two shoes: one flat and one with a high heel. In Germany, he was the central character of a televised cartoon series that took place in cyberspace..
History
