As commercial representatives between China and Mexico, Enjoy International Consultants is proud to showcase  the “Mexico Pavilion” of the 2010 Shanghai Expo.  The pavilion  gives the world the opportunity to experience the unique culture and prosperous business environment of Mexico.

In order to the share the experience of the 2010 Shanghai Expo with business and industry leaders around the world, Enjoy International Consultants offers clients customized Chinese commercial delegation packages.  Our customized delegations allow clients the ability to accomplish personal business goals, meet with government and industry experts and visit the 2010 Shanghai Expo.  For more information on how our customized commercial delegations can help you and your organization plan a successful trip to China, please contact Matt Vartola at                                        matt.vartola@ei-consultants.com.

Theme: “Living Better”
Location: Expo showground, American pavilions area, Zone C, Number 8
Area: 4,000 square meters
Dimensions: 80 m long x 50 m wide
Architect: SLOT Studios (http://www.slot-studio.com/)

Exterior Display

When first approaching the Mexico Pavilion, one’s attention is immediately drawn to the many brightly colored, diamond shaped objects looming over a picturesque lawn. Upon closer examination, these ambiguously shaped objects are not diamonds, but rather kites dominating the landscape. The use of kites as a center piece display is not a coincidence, but rather a connecting point between Mexican and Chinese culture. The word for kite in Spanish “papalote” derives from the indigenous Nahuatl word “papalotl” which literally means “butterfly” and represents “hope”. The kite itself was first developed in China over three thousand years ago.

Interior Features

The interior of the pavilion is designed to take visitors on a journey through Mexico’s past, present and future. Visitors also have the chance to sample authentic Mexican cuisine, purchase Mexican arts and crafts and experience other aspects of Mexican culture.

Aside from cultural aspects, the pavilion also serves as a promotional tool for Mexico’s tourism industry, businesses and corporations and investment opportunities.

Schedule of Events

May 1st: Inauguration

1st and 2nd weeks of May: The state of Jalisco will be exhibiting in Mexico’s pavilion

1st week of June: The Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (SEMARNAT) will organize a week on the environment

2nd week of June: The General Mines Coordination will organize a thematic event and an investment and trade mission program

1st week of August: The Ministry of Communications and Transportation will coordinate a week on infrastructure

1st and 2nd weeks of September: Mexico City will be exhibiting in Mexico’s pavilion

September 16: Mexican Independence Day

October 31: Closing Ceremonies

Amongst warm temperatures and Labor Day travelers, The 2010 World Expo launched this past weekend in Shanghai. The six month event, which will focus on technology and innovations that promote sustainable urban development in the 21st century and beyond, officially kicked off April 30th with a dazzling display of cultural performances, technological showcases and fireworks shows.

According to expo officials, nearly 500,000 people visited the expo during opening weekend. This is only a fraction of the total number of guests estimated to be in attendance over the next 6 months, which is projected to reach 70 million.

China’s ambitions for this expo are on a scale that has been unseen in previous expos. For instance, the Chinese government, Shanghai city officials and Expo coordinators have developed the Shanghai 2010 Expo to be the largest exhibition fair in history. The Chinese government alone invested $4.2 billion into the development of the expo. This is twice the amount that was allocated to the 2008 Beijing Olympics. On top of that, the city of Shanghai has spent in the neighborhood of $45 billion to upgrade the city’s infrastructure in preparation for the event. This upgrade includes completion of the world’s longest metro system, two new airport terminals, new bridges and highway systems, upgrades to Shanghai police and fire departments along with the construction of a new $700 million promenade along Shanghai’s most prominent historical landmark, The Bund. The estimated cost for the entire preparation of this event is $58 billion.

With the sheer size of the expo and the numerous business opportunities that are abound throughout China, planning a trip in which one can accomplish business objectives while at the same time enjoy the many wonders that China has to offer can seem like a daunting task.  With this in mind, Enjoy International Consultants has created a customized business delegation package that can help you achieve the above without having to go through the hassle of planning the details of your trip.

With over 10 years experience operating in China, we have the ability to develop customized business delegations that focus on helping each client accomplish their specific China related business goals, experience the 2010 Shanghai Expo, meet important business and government leaders that are related to the customers’ specific industries and overall gain valuable insight into Chinese culture and society.

The 2010 Shanghai Expo is China’s opportunity to display to the world the rapid economic and social development that has been occurring in this country over the past 20 years.  For a foreigner looking to experience China for the first time, there is no better time than now.  If you would like to find out how Enjoy International Consultant’s customized business delegations can help you experience China on a level that is both breathtaking and beneficial for business, please contact Matt Vartola at matt.vartola@ei-consultants.com.