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Progressing the World Expo '88 Vision
- A non-government not-for-profit entity celebrating Brisbane's World Expo '88 -
Queensland Heritage and ICOMOS International Museums Week Festival 13 May to 20 May 2007
As a Special World Expo '88 20th Anniversary 1988-2008 promotion, The Friends of the Pagoda Association and Foundation Expo '88, in collaboration with South Bank Corporation, Brisbane City Council, and Image Plus Digital Imaging Indooroopilly, have a fun-filled week of festivities for this year's Queensland Heritage and ICOMOS International Museums Week Festival, celebrating and commemorating our rich World Expositions heritage.
What are some of the activities planned?
The World Expo '88 Memorabilia Cabinet Now curated with unique World Expo '88 memorabilia content, view this mini-display of a potpourri selection of World Expo '88's popular culture - from mascot Expo Oz, to the official map, Expo Passports and more, including the Pagoda during - and after Expo - and future plans for the World Expo '88 Museum - at the Pagoda's Second Level. A Joint Project by Foundation Expo '88 and The Friends of the Pagoda Association
Guided Tours of the Nepal Peace Pagoda - every day of the Festival, at 11am and 2pm, led by Foundation Executive Director and Secretary of The Friends of the Pagoda Association, John McGregor. A 20-minute survey of one of Brisbane City's most significant World Expositions heritage items. Learn and discover the Pagoda's fascinating World Expo '88 and Nepalese, Hindu and Buddhist stories. An icon of peace, good will, that communicates the Australian multifaith experience. Admission by Admission Ticket Only - given at the start of each tour. Meet at the Pagoda Entrance at tour start!
The Foundation Expo '88 Brisbane City Council World Expo '88 Panorama Photo Selection Rekindle the wonderful memories of World Expo '88 - when Brisbane was capital of the world for six months - with this selection of official Panorama Photographs of the Expo - a first ever public display of these unique and breath-taking works. And, don't forget to take order details for a wide variety of custom-made memorabilia featuring the art works - a special 20th Anniversary of Expo promotion in conjunction with the Foundation Gift Shop and local partner Image Plus Digital Imaging Indooroopilly. A select number of Merchandise (and how to order cards for easy distribution) will be on Display. Your Purchase helps Support Foundation and Association Goals! Exhibition is open daily from 10am to 5pm, and, is also viewable afterhours at the Pagoda's Exterior. Tell your friends - make a special detour to the Pagoda on your next visit to South Bank
Themed Activity Sheets Take this opportunity during the Festival to examine the Pagoda, its art forms, architecture, and stories. 10 Themed Activity Sheets - available at the Pagoda's interior - promote a fascinating insight into the Pagoda and its rich heritage. Complete some activities by yourself - bring a friend or group of friends - let your children learn something of this important World Exposition heritage . A Foundation Expo '88 and The Friends of the Pagoda Association Production.
The Brisbane World Expo '88 Network Guide And, finally, take YOUR copy of the Edition 2.0 May 2007 Brisbane World Expo '88 Network Guide - Edition 2.0 launched specially for the Festival - your Guide to Brisbane's World Expo '88 Heritage, including the Nepal Peace Pagoda and South Bank Parklands, the Japan Pond and Garden from the Japan Pavilion - at Mt Cooth-ha Botanic Gardens, the Stefan Sky Needle, West End, as well as links to the World Expo '88 Heritage Trail of World Expo '88 artworks collected from the Exposition. Also Produced by Foundation Expo '88 and The Friends of the Pagoda Association. Your detailed summary of our important World Expo '88 heritage!
AND Other Activities - To Be Announced during Heritage Week!
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT FOUNDATION EXPO '88 FOUNDER AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, AND SECRETARY OF THE FRIENDS OF THE PAGODA ASSOCIATION, JOHN MCGREGOR, TEL/MOBILE 04397 34018, EMAIL EXECUTIVEDIRECTOR@celebrate88.com!
Foundation Expo '88 Entry!
What are some of the activities planned?
The World Expo '88 Memorabilia Cabinet Now curated with unique World Expo '88 memorabilia content, view this mini-display of a potpourri selection of World Expo '88's popular culture - from mascot Expo Oz, to the official map, Expo Passports and more, including the Pagoda during - and after Expo - and future plans for the World Expo '88 Museum - at the Pagoda's Second Level. A Joint Project by Foundation Expo '88 and The Friends of the Pagoda Association
Guided Tours of the Nepal Peace Pagoda - every day of the Festival, at 11am and 2pm, led by Foundation Executive Director and Secretary of The Friends of the Pagoda Association, John McGregor. A 20-minute survey of one of Brisbane City's most significant World Expositions heritage items. Learn and discover the Pagoda's fascinating World Expo '88 and Nepalese, Hindu and Buddhist stories. An icon of peace, good will, that communicates the Australian multifaith experience. Admission by Admission Ticket Only - given at the start of each tour. Meet at the Pagoda Entrance at tour start!
The Foundation Expo '88 Brisbane City Council World Expo '88 Panorama Photo Selection Rekindle the wonderful memories of World Expo '88 - when Brisbane was capital of the world for six months - with this selection of official Panorama Photographs of the Expo - a first ever public display of these unique and breath-taking works. And, don't forget to take order details for a wide variety of custom-made memorabilia featuring the art works - a special 20th Anniversary of Expo promotion in conjunction with the Foundation Gift Shop and local partner Image Plus Digital Imaging Indooroopilly. A select number of Merchandise (and how to order cards for easy distribution) will be on Display. Your Purchase helps Support Foundation and Association Goals! Exhibition is open daily from 10am to 5pm, and, is also viewable afterhours at the Pagoda's Exterior. Tell your friends - make a special detour to the Pagoda on your next visit to South Bank
Themed Activity Sheets Take this opportunity during the Festival to examine the Pagoda, its art forms, architecture, and stories. 10 Themed Activity Sheets - available at the Pagoda's interior - promote a fascinating insight into the Pagoda and its rich heritage. Complete some activities by yourself - bring a friend or group of friends - let your children learn something of this important World Exposition heritage . A Foundation Expo '88 and The Friends of the Pagoda Association Production.
The Brisbane World Expo '88 Network Guide And, finally, take YOUR copy of the Edition 2.0 May 2007 Brisbane World Expo '88 Network Guide - Edition 2.0 launched specially for the Festival - your Guide to Brisbane's World Expo '88 Heritage, including the Nepal Peace Pagoda and South Bank Parklands, the Japan Pond and Garden from the Japan Pavilion - at Mt Cooth-ha Botanic Gardens, the Stefan Sky Needle, West End, as well as links to the World Expo '88 Heritage Trail of World Expo '88 artworks collected from the Exposition. Also Produced by Foundation Expo '88 and The Friends of the Pagoda Association. Your detailed summary of our important World Expo '88 heritage!
AND Other Activities - To Be Announced during Heritage Week!
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT FOUNDATION EXPO '88 FOUNDER AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, AND SECRETARY OF THE FRIENDS OF THE PAGODA ASSOCIATION, JOHN MCGREGOR, TEL/MOBILE 04397 34018, EMAIL EXECUTIVEDIRECTOR@celebrate88.com!
Foundation Expo '88 Entry!