China News Service, Yangzhou, August 5 (Reporter Cui Jiaming, Correspondent Guo Dandong) On August 4, the 2021 Yangzhou World Horticultural Exposition "International Exhibition Park" laid the foundation, Chen Chen, Chairman of the Yangzhou CPPCC and Executive Vice Chairman of the World Canal Historical and Cultural City Cooperation Organization Yang said that Yangzhou will adhere to the six concepts of “following the trend, green background, coordinated development, low-carbon environmental protection, interactive participation, and continuous utilization”, gathering the wisdom of all parties, and carefully building in the 2.2 square kilometer expo park. The Yangzhou World Horticultural Exposition is to be a high-quality, distinctive and unforgettable international flower gardening event.
The rendering of the World Canal Historical and Cultural City Cooperation Organization Park. Photo courtesy of the Press Center of Yangzhou Expo 2021
On the same day, Yangzhou held the groundbreaking ceremony for the 2021 World Horticultural Exposition "International Exhibition Park". Chen Yang and Djibouti Ambassador to China, Acting Head of the African Diplomatic Mission to China Abdullah Mijil, and Representative of the African Union Representative Office in China Hermantala Osman and others jointly started the construction of 7 exhibition parks in Russia, St. Petersburg Park, Thailand Bangkok Park, Africa Djibouti Park, World Green Design Organization Park, Portugal-China Tourism Park, World Canal Historical and Cultural City Cooperation Organization Park, and China-Korea Yuanguan Pavilion. Laying the foundation stone. Abdullah Mijil expressed that he is very pleased to participate in the construction of the Yangzhou World Horticultural Exposition in 2021, and will refine and condense the diverse natural landscape and landforms of Djibouti, and integrate it into the design of the exhibition garden, so that more Chinese friends, The people of Yangzhou understand Djibouti's beautiful scenery, rich resources, diverse cultures and kind people.
“The World Canal Historical and Cultural City Cooperation Organization Park takes the theme of'World Canal Journey', emphasizing fun, interaction, popularization and dissemination. While introducing the Yangzhou Grand Canal in China to the world, it also introduces the world canal cultural heritage and The canal city spreads the concept of the World Canal Historical and Cultural City Cooperation Organization." said Deng Qing, Secretary-General of the World Canal Historical and Cultural City Cooperation Organization. The World Canal Historical and Cultural City Cooperation Organization Park will miniaturize the natural landscape along the world-famous canals and set up Interactive mini-ship locks, dams, three-dimensional waterways and other special hydraulic facilities.
On August 4th, the 2021 Yangzhou World Horticultural Exposition "International Exhibition Park" laid the foundation stone. Photo courtesy of the Press Center of Yangzhou Expo 2021
The World Horticultural Exposition is an important window to showcase gardening and horticulture, a great opportunity to improve the quality of the city, and an effective carrier to promote industrial development. The 2021 Yangzhou Expo will be held in Yizheng from April 8th to October 8th next year. With the theme of "Green City, Healthy Life", this year's World Horticultural Exposition plans to build 3,500 acres of exhibition gardens, including 1,800 acres of the original site of the 2018 Jiangsu Horticultural Expo and 1,700 acres of the newly-built area of the Expo. The master plan presents the spatial structure of "one axis, two veins, five centers, and eight districts"
It is reported that the 2021 Yangzhou World Horticultural Expo will set up a total of 63 exhibition parks, including 25 domestic city exhibition parks, 15 overseas city exhibition parks, 13 Jiangsu city exhibition parks and 10 enterprise exhibition parks. The 7 "International Exhibition Parks" under construction this time were invited by the World Canal Historical and Cultural City Cooperation Organization. (Finish)