The Department of Tourism (DOT) has confirmed that Philippines will take part in the Shanghai World Expo 2010, which will carry the theme “Better City, Better Life”. The Shanghai World Expo 2010 has an aim “to encourage a harmonious blend of diverse cultures, economic prosperity, innovation and technology, sustainable communities and healthy interaction between urban and rural areas.”

For this year’s Expo, around 70 million guests and 200 exhibitors are expected to arrive in Shanghai. The exhibition started on 1 May and is scheduled to last till the end of October.

WOW Philippines reports that the Philippines is the 16th country to confirm its participation and is among 42 Asian countries setting up at the fair grounds.

The Shanghai World Expo 2010 is scheduled to open its gates on May 1, 2010 up until October 31, 2010. The Chinese coordination bureau has cordoned off an area of 5.28 square kilometers around the Nanpu and Lupu Bridges. This is touted to be the largest space allotted in the fair’s history. Organizers expect to draw in more than 70 million guests and 200 exhibitors from around the world to Shanghai, breaking the 64 million visitor record set at Osaka, Japan in 1970.

According to Philippine Travel Blog, the Department is working with the Philippine Convention and Visitors Corporation in designing and executing the installation and promotional activities.

The center will further touch on the shared history of the Filipino and Chinese people, from racial ancestry and social influences to current business relations and joint economic programs.

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