Fireworks illuminate the sky during the opening ceremony of the World Expo 2010 in Shanghai on April 30, 2010.
Shanghai World Expo 2010 PHOTOS: Expo Opens After Epic Fireworks Show
Shanghai celebrated the opening of what is said to be the largest world expo in history Friday with an epic fireworks display that marked the city's return to the world stage.
As the AP noted, "the Expo marks an emphatic comeback as a major world city after decades of spartan industrialism following the 1949 communist revolution. Like the 2008 Olympics, the event is showcasing China's growing economic and geopolitical sway, both for the world and for its own public." As the New York Times wrote, Shanghai now envision itself "as a financial capital for the region, even the world."
Shanghai reportedly spent at least $44 billion to put on the massive expo, even more than was spent on the similarly spectacular 2008 Beijing Olympics. It is the first expo to be held in a developing country.
As the AP noted, "the Expo marks an emphatic comeback as a major world city after decades of spartan industrialism following the 1949 communist revolution. Like the 2008 Olympics, the event is showcasing China's growing economic and geopolitical sway, both for the world and for its own public." As the New York Times wrote, Shanghai now envision itself "as a financial capital for the region, even the world."
Shanghai reportedly spent at least $44 billion to put on the massive expo, even more than was spent on the similarly spectacular 2008 Beijing Olympics. It is the first expo to be held in a developing country.
Performers wearing Shanghai World Expo mascot "haibao" costumes are seen on stage during the opening ceremony at the World Expo site in Shanghai, China.
Shanghai residents assemble outside the Expo Axis waiting for the firework performance during the opening ceremony of the 2010 World Expo on April 30, 2010 in Shanghai, China.
Illuminated balls float past the largest LED screen ever created during the opening ceremony of the World Expo 2010 in Shanghai on April 30, 2010.
Shanghai residents assemble outside the Expo Axis waiting for the firework performance during the opening ceremony of the 2010 World Expo on April 30, 2010 in Shanghai, China.
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