Reflections on the opening ceremony of the 2010 Shanghai World Expo

Last night, the opening ceremony of China's 2010 Shanghai World Expo, which showcased China's new development and gathered the essence of world civilization, was grandly held in Shanghai. There were still more than 10 minutes left before the opening ceremony. My family and I, who had just returned home from a walk, couldn't wait to sit in front of the TV.

We were excited to see the bright lights on both sides of the Pujiang River and the Expo Park. Nearly ten thousand spectators gathered together, and nearly a thousand girls stood gracefully; countless white floating balls fell from the sky, forming a dove of peace that symbolized harmony and beauty; young men and women dressed in costumes of various ethnic groups in my country danced gracefully to the songs of "Song of Harmony"... The uniquely creative, romantic and magnificent opening ceremony prelude expressed the sincere emotions of the people across the country in welcoming the Expo and made the atmosphere lively.

We were excited to see the youthful girls holding the flags of participating countries and international organizations and entering the venue one by one to the beat of music. The colorful flags of 246 countries and international organizations formed a majestic flag array.

We were excited to see that Wang Qishan, chairman of the Shanghai World Expo Organizing Committee, delivered a speech at the opening ceremony. Lan Feng, chairman of the Bureau of International Exhibitions, delivered a speech in Chinese, English and French. At 20:29, President Hu Jintao A loud voice announced: China's 2010 Shanghai World Expo opens!

Suddenly, colorful flags were waving and drum music was booming in the venue. Flowers were blooming on the big screen and smiling faces were bright. On the stage, children cheered and young people of all ethnic groups sang and danced. Outside the venue, fireworks soared into the sky and reflected the night sky. There was corresponding passion and cheers inside and outside the venue to celebrate the grand opening of the World Expo. Later, Chinese and foreign artists took the stage together and presented a wonderful large-scale theatrical performance.

We watched the performance attentively, for fear of missing every plot. The first chapter, "Meet in Shanghai," uses lively songs and dances and affectionate expressions to create a strong atmosphere of "a bosom friend in the sea, and a neighbor in the world"; the second chapter, "River Love," involves an affectionate dialogue between the Danube and the Yangtze River across time and space. , showing China's open-mindedness and vigorous vitality in the new era; the third chapter, "The World's Most Expo" is full of rich exotic sentiments, conveying the sincere wishes of people from all over the world for the Shanghai World Expo; the fourth chapter, "To the World Expo" 》 is touching and expresses the profound theme of people living on the earth being connected hand in hand and working together to create a better life.

“At this moment you put the world in my hands, at this moment you share the city’s evening breeze, at this moment we listen to the communication of the soul, at this moment life is harmonious and eternal...” After the large-scale theatrical performance, the grand opening The style changed from indoor to outdoor.

We were excited to see the fireworks in Shanghai at night and the colorful Huangpu River. On the huge electronic screen, 10 large characters "It's a pleasure to have friends from far away" are particularly eye-catching; on the river with endless water flow, gorgeous fireworks perform a variety of water ballet... with the theme of "Celebration of Five Continents" The light fountain fireworks show is divided into three chapters: "China Welcomes You", "Gathering at the Expo" and "The World Celebrates Together".

We were excited to see red fireworks bombs flying into the night sky, red laser beams shooting across the river, the Huangpu River seemed to be covered with a giant carpet; beams of colored lights crisscrossed from both sides and stretched into the sky; countless three-color lights The luminous ball floated down the river, and hundreds of flag ships sailed against the current; accompanied by the beautiful melody of "Butterfly Lovers", water columns danced gracefully, forming a real and illusory "water and fire symphony" with the bright fireworks... The whole performance is colorful and dazzling. Finally, amid the exciting melody, densely bursting fireworks competed for beauty, and all light beams and fountains joined in the carnival. Auspicious patterns such as red lanterns and bright Chinese knots appeared alternately on the big screen. The fireworks bloomed and formed a boundless rain of stars falling from the sky, marking Shanghai and the city. China, send the best blessings to the future of mankind.

"Close my eyes, and I will have a daydream. The starlight is spreading in all directions, illuminating me as I move forward and through the thorns. My heart is full of enthusiasm, and I will not stop following my wonderful dreams." Affectionate and inspirational lyrics , melodious and moving melody, romantic and elegant lighting, bring us endless aftertaste of emotion. "No one sleeps tonight, and so do people far away, eagerly looking forward to it..." When the world puts its dreams in our hands on the banks of the Huangpu River, we have the faith to embrace tomorrow.

We know clearly that after 159 years from London, to Paris, to Chicago... the World Expo finally came to Shanghai. Shanghai is one of the most modern cities in China and the birthplace of the Communist Party of China.

The World Expo held in Shanghai is the result of China's promotion of economic development and reform and opening up, and the result of China's increasing integration into the international community and its recognition. The wonderful World Expo demonstrated the rise of China in the early 21st century and proved that China is becoming increasingly powerful. How can we not feel extremely proud and proud!

We know clearly that "everything started at the World Expo". It was through the World Expo that many major inventions spread around the world and profoundly changed human life. The holding of the Shanghai World Expo has made us more aware that the world longs for harmony; the holding of the Shanghai World Expo has made us more aware that harmony needs to be created together. Any progress in science and technology and any development of modern civilization are all for the purpose of "making life better" and "making mankind more harmonious". On the stage of the Shanghai World Expo, the Chinese will surely absorb more wisdom from world civilizations, and the road to building a harmonious socialist society will surely become smoother.