EXPO 2016 was inaugurated by H.E. Mr. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, President of the Republic of on 22 April 2016 TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Executive Summary 3

2. General Information 4

3. Organization 8

4. The Idea and Concept of the Exhibition 11

4.1 Objectives 11

4.2 Theme 11

4.3 The Exhibition Concept 11

4.4 Main Buildings and Facilities 12

4.5 Theme Gardens 13

5. Participants 14

5.1 International Participants 14

5.2 National Participants 53

6. Official Visits and National Days 63

7. College of Commissioners General / Steering Committee 69

8. International Competitions 70

9. Conferences / Workshops / Business to Business 71

10. Cultural Program & Art 72

10.1 Cultural Program 72

10.2 Art in Site 74

11. Operations 78

12. Marketing, Communication and Ticketing 79

13. Sponsoring / Partner 85

14. Infrastructure Projects in Antalya 86

15. Benefits and Legacy of EXPO 2016 Antalya 87

16. Timeline 88

17. Conclusion 89

18. Acknowledgements 90

19. Appendixes 91 Executive Summary Executive

1. Executive Summary

“A1 Category International Horticultural Exhibition that depends on our capacity to sustain biodiversity were also taken up during the exhibition. EXPO 2016 Antalya” took place in Antalya/ and keep a balance between natural and cultivated Besides its important role in bilateral relations and Turkey between 23 April-30 October 2016 with diversity. The main theme “Flowers and Children” international cooperation, EXPO 2016 Antalya the participation of 54 official and 4 non-official therefore were strongly supported by international contributed significantly to the development of participants as well as 96 national participants. and national public. Antalya and the region with main infrastructure All participants, relevant governments and EXPO 2016 Antalya did not only offer an international investments. organizations strongly valued and supported EXPO platform to address global environmental issues 2016 Antalya. EXPO 2016 Antalya Declaration was published such as global warming, ecological farming, at the end of the exhibition with the valuable Under the auspices of the Presidency of the Republic conservation of biodiversity, green cities, contribution of all participants. Antalya Declaration of Turkey, under the recognition of the Bureau sustainability and food security but also gave an not only highlighted the outcomes of EXPO 2016 International des EXPOsitions (BIE) and under the opportunity for participant countries to promote Antalya, it also showed the determination of registration of the International Association of themselves through an international garden to international community to continue its struggle Horticultural Producers (AIPH), EXPO 2016 Antalya millions of visitors from various continents of the to solve top environmental issues in spite of the with the main theme “Flowers and Children”, offered world. International gardens will be a permanent adverse developments and threats in the world. a unique cultural and visual experience to 4.7 million promotional investment in Antalya, a city that can visitors during six months. be reached by 1.5 billion people from Central Asia, This Report provides an overview of the facts Northern Africa, the Middle East and Europe with and figures of EXPO 2016 Antalya. It also gives In EXPO 2016 Antalya, flowers symbolized the a flight time of three hours. The important issues comprehensive information about the concept, green legacy for future generations, a green future related to the horticultural and agricultural sectors cultural programs and events.

EXPO FINAL REPORT 3 Executive Summary Executive General Information General

2. General Information

Name EXPO 2016 Antalya Period April 23, 2016 – October 30, 2016 Organization responsible EXPO 2016 Antalya Agency Category A1 Category International Horticultural Exhibition registered by AIPH and recognized by BIE Location Antalya, Turkey Main Theme Flowers and Children – A Green Life for Future Generations Sub-themes History Biodiversity Sustainability Green Cities Operational Hours Daily 10.00am – 02.00am (next day) Total Number of Visitors 4.693.571 Participants INTERNATIONAL PARTICIPANTS: 54 Official Participants 4 Non–official Participants NATIONAL PARTICIPANTS: 19 Cities / Towns 76 Institutional Participants Events 129.482 Cultural Programs and Events 13.144 Art and Cultural Performances Events 116.213 Activities and Events for Children of which 85.934 Educational Activities and

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Workshops for Children 110 B2B Meetings, Business Promotions, Academic Workshops, Talk Shows, Forums, Seminars, Conferences, Symposia and Panels 26 National Day Celebrations 99 Special Events organized by international participants Media Coverages 750 Accredited Journalists 150 International Journalists 268.500.000 Social Media Views 83.996 Local, National and International News EXPO Site 112 hectares 7.15 hectares EXPO-Lake 36.176 m2 outdoor gardens for international participants 11.655 m2 exhibition area for national participants Indoor Gardens Hall: 3.000 m2 Planting Trees 26.928 / 157 species Transplanted Trees 1.508 Transplanted Shrubs 1.619 Shrubs 297.448 / 76 species Cacti & Succulents 5.043 / 143 species Geophytes 50.000 / 105 species Aquatic Plants Gardens 3.250 / 88 species Seasonal Flowers 3.000.000 Grass 460.000 m2 Thematic Gardens Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Garden Geophytes Garden Aquatic Plants

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Cacti and Succulent Garden Crops and Flowers from the Fertile Crescent Turkish Gardens Ottoman Garden Mosaiculture Plant Sculptures Buildings Congress Centre 5003 seats in the main hall, 1.240 capacity meeting rooms EXPO Tower: 100.7m Science and Technology Centre for Children Agriculture and Biodiversity Museum Turkish Biodiversity Theme Track , 500 plant species, total 1650 plants EXPO Greenhouse Art & Exhibition Hall 7 Restaurants reflecting 7 regions of Turkey with their distinctive cuisine and architectural structure VIP Building including press centre 2 Administration Buildings 12.814 m2 Events & Entertainment Grand Amphitheatre: 5.000 seats, Small Amphitheatre: 800 seats Concert Area, 15.000 visitors 10 mobile stages Peony–Terrace for water and light shows Children’s Island 7.854m2 Other projects Water Mill, Wind Mills Green Bridge: 50m Glass Bridge: 23m 25.000m2Shaded Areas 5020 Linear Meters Cold Steam Line Entrances 2 Visitor Entrances/Exits

General Information General 6 EXPO FINAL REPORT 1 VIP Entrance 1 Logistics Gate 3 Emergency Entrances 34 Cash register 56 Turn styles 17 X-ray Devices Food & Beverage 7 Turkish Traditional Restaurants 5 Restaurants

5 Food Courts consisting of 36 sale units Information General 7 Cafes 13 Food Kiosks consisting 26 sales units 2 Snack Bars Visitor Services 2 Visitor Information Offices 9 Outdoor Information Desks 6 Indoor Information Desks 1 Post Office 100 Baby Strollers 50 Wheelchairs 1 Lost and Found Office 5 Gift Shops Photographer 50 Touch-Screen Kiosks 18 Toilet units 1 Health Centre Free Wi-Fi all over the Site Mobile Application Virtual Reality 150 Emergency Buttons Logistics 1 Logistic Area 1 Quarantine Area 1 General Warehouse 50 Storages for participants Traffic & Mobility 3 Shuttle Buses to Antalya 1 Tramline to Antalya with connection to Antalya Airport 1 parking lot for 1.559 cars 1 parking lot for 20 cars at VIP building 1 parking lot for 100 cars for participants 1 parking lot for 8 cars at logistic area 1 parking lot for 7 cars for restaurants 1 parking lot for 30 shuttle cars 1 parking lot for 86 coaches 1 Bus terminal for 17 busses 1 Taxi Station for 40 taxis Road Train for on-site transportation, 16 electrical shuttle busses

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In November 2012 the EXPO 2016 Antalya law passed from the Turkish Parliament and EXPO 2016 Antalya Agency was established. EXPO 2016 Antalya project was taken under the auspices of the Presidency of the Republic of Turkey on the 12th of January, 2016. EXPO Board was the top decision making body and EXPO Agency was the organizer of this great event. The City Council worked as an advisory body.

In accordance with the BIE regulations the Commissioner General of the Exhibition represented the government in all matters related to the exhibition. He was responsible for ensuring that the commitments taken vis-à-vis the participants were duly honoured.

The following chart shows the organizational structure of EXPO 2016 Antalya. Organizational Structure Organizational

Organizational Structure Organizational 8 EXPO FINAL REPORT EXPO 2016 ANTALYA BOARD

EXPO 2016 Antalya Board is the top desicion making body, chaired by the Minister of Food Agriculture and Livestock and consisting of 8 representatives from different governmental and local institutions

Minister of Food Agriculture and Livestock Structure Organizational Chairman of the Board

Ambassador Governor of Antalya Mayor of Antalya Metropolitan Ministry of Foreign Affairs Municipality

Dr. Adnan ASLAN Mesut AKDAMAR Ministry of Food Agriculture Ministry of Culture and Tourism Ministry of Economy and Livestock

Davut Çetin Nazif Alp Antalya Chamber of Antalya Chamber Commerce and Industry of Agriculture

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EXPO 2016 Antalya Agency’s top manager was the Secretary General. The management team consisted of three Deputy Secretary Generals. The total number of directorates were eleven. Eight directorates were affiliated to three Deputy Secretary Generals and three directorates were under direct management of the Secretary General.

COMMISSIONER GENERAL SECRETARY GENERAL AMBASSADOR Fırat IŞIK Erdoğan KÖK Organizational Structure Organizational

DEPUTY SECRETARY DEPUTY SECRETARY DEPUTY SECRETARY GENERAL GENERAL GENERAL LEGAL ADVISER Caner YAZICI Faik AKTURAN Mücahit ŞENGÜL Fadime ŞAVAŞ

DIRECTORATES DIRECTORATES DIRECTORATES DIRECTORATES

Aziz Burak KIVRAK Osman Çağlar GÜN Önder ERCİDOĞAN Harun GÜZEL Visitors and Participants Human Resources Technology and Cultural Programs Services Technical Operations

Hakan SABUNCU Engin ATÇAKARLAR Cihangir İLERİ Sema VİCİR Security Cleaning Sales / Ticketing Budget &Finance

Gamze FIRAT Orçun ALTAN Foreign Affairs Administrative Affairs

Azizhan BALKAN Project & Construction Works

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4. The Idea and Concept of the Exhibition

4.1 Objectives sustainability through activities and seminars. (aquatic plants, geophytes, medicinal and aromatic plants, cacti garden) spread over the EXPO 2016 Antalya shared the common 4.2 Theme park, themed gardens consisting of two Turkish objectives of international horticultural The main theme of EXPO 2016 Antalya was gardens and the Ottoman garden and finally the exhibitions such as encouraging developments “Flowers and Children” with the philosophy of Mosaiculture plant sculptures, which was the and sharing experiences in the field of horticulture “A Green Life for Future Generations”, claiming highlight of the landscape park in particular and agriculture in general, through “Greening the Future”. The official Logo and the II) Kids Science & Technology Centre, Agriculture international cooperation, cultural and economic Mascots of the EXPO “Ece and Efe” matched and Biodiversity Museum, Turkey Biodiversity programs. perfectly with the theme of the EXPO. In addition, Theme Trail, EXPO Greenhouse and Exhibitions in the sub-themes were: “History, Biodiversity, In addition, EXPO 2016 Antalya aimed to; the Congress Centre Sustainability and Green Cities”. The design of • Contribute significantly to Turkey’s bilateral the EXPO Site and all the facilities were related to III) The international gardens of the 54 official relations with participating countries. the main theme and the sub-themes of the EXPO and 4 non-official participants • Increase the quality of life through creating Antalya. The participants were invited to develop IV) The national gardens of 9 Turkish cities and 10 more green spaces, new job opportunities and their exhibitions accordingly. local municipalities new investments in the city infrastructure. 4.3 The Exhibition Concept V) 96 national gardens and exhibitions of the • Support and promote eco-tourism in Antalya, Turkish organizations, companies and universities top tourism destination of Turkey. The exhibition concept of EXPO 2016 Antalya was related to inspiration, education, entertainment Major attraction points were the EXPO Tower, • Support the horticultural sector by new and offered a valuable experience for the visitors, the Watermill, the Culture and Art Street and the promotional and network opportunities. which was supported by versatile events. Children’s Island. In particular Children’s Island • Present the richness of Turkey’s biodiversity to The exhibition concept of EXPO 2016 Antalya was the main attraction for children visiting the world. consisted of five layers; the EXPO. Furthermore, in line with the theme ‘Flowers and Children’ playgrounds and children • Educate children on environmental issues by I) The park around the EXPO-Lake with more activity areas were spread over the whole site. means of infotainment. than 26.000 trees and huge flower patterns The participants also offered special activities for • Increase awareness in environmental issues and covering the whole park, four collection gardens children in their gardens.

EXPO FINAL REPORT 11 and Concept of the Exhibition The Idea The Idea and Concept of the Exhibition The Idea

The cultural programs played a key role for concerts and performances. Outdoor Activity Field the success of the EXPO. Concerts, dance Peony Terrace Main concert area with a spectacular stage performances and theatre plays were the hosted large audiences. highlights of EXPO 2016 Antalya. The terrace offered a spectacular spot for visitors Kids’ Playgrounds Within the framework of the objectives of EXPO to watch the water and light shows at the EXPO 2016 Antalya, a series of conferences, seminars, lake. Kid’s Playgrounds featured inflated playgrounds, national days celebrations and special events team activities and funfair games for children. Art and Exhibition Hall were realized by participating countries and Playground for Grownups Turkey. The hall hosted art exhibitions of local and international artists during the EXPO. The playground featured inflated playgrounds, 4.4 Main Buildings and Facilities team activities and funfair games for adults. Grand Amphitheatre Congress Centre Outdoor Cinemas It was the main location for concerts, stage The Congress Centre hosted many international shows and special events. The open-air cinema showed many animation meetings, panels, conferences, concerts, films for children. exhibitions and shows. Small Amphitheatre EXPO Tower It served as the main venue for national day Industrial Plants Area celebrations. It has also hosted smaller events for The area showcased how certain plants are The 100.7m tall tower became EXPO 2016 international participants’ activities as well as art processed, used and recycled in industrial Antalya’s landmark, presenting visitors with a and cultural shows. full view over the exhibition area and around. production. Children’s Island EXPO Square Urban Best Practices Area The island offered children thousands of fun and Best Practices area was a window for Presenting many alternative pathways in educative activities and workshops. the exhibition site, the square hosted various participating cities and organizations to display their innovative practices.

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VIP and Press Centre 4.5 Theme Gardens 81 Trees from 81 Cities VIP guests were welcomed at the VIP Centre. The 10 Theme Gardens encompassing all of EXPO As part of the project, saplings and trees were Press Centre part of the building hosted national 2016 Antalya’s sub-themes were located on the sent by governorates from all over Turkey. and international press groups. exhibition site. EXPO Forest & Hill Indoor Garden Hall Geophytes Garden The rich variety of forest biome of the Taurus Exhibition stands for national and international 50.000 plants from 105 species of Anatolian Mountains was introduced. participants were situated in the building. origin were planted in the garden. Turkey Biodiversity Theme Trail Medicinal and Aromatic Herbs Garden Children’s Science and Technology Centre Plants from all around Turkey have been collected Aimed to teach while playing, the centre had a 5000 plants from 69 species of Anatolian origin to display the diversity of natural and endemic dinosaur garden, experimental modules for basic were planted in the garden. plants grown in the phytogeography (botanical sciences and genetics, 10D hall and 3D module, a geography) regions of Turkey. Cacti Garden digital bridge and a planetarium. EXPO Greenhouse The garden hosts 143 different cactus species. Agriculture and Biodiversity Museum Tall trees, plants with leaves of different features, Aquatic Plants Garden As the first Agriculture and Biodiversity climbing grape plants and a variety of orchid Museum in Turkey, the past, present and future 3250 aquatic plants from 88 different species; plants that mostly derive from tropical origins development of agriculture and biodiversity was of which 55 of them are cultured are found at the are located at the EXPO Greenhouse. reflected through video projection on massive exhibition site. The Ottoman Garden walls. Plants & Flowers from the Fertile Crescent With features from the Ottoman era, the Ottoman Administration Building The seeds of 51 local and 9 wild field crops species Garden was inspired by various artworks situated in İstanbul. Along its reflections on horticulture, it Offices and other administrative units of the (including oat, chickpea, lentil, wheat and their EXPO 2016 Antalya Agency were situated in this sub-species) were displayed in this site. also introduces the best examples of traditional building. Turkish landscape.

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Participants Participants Participants Participants 18 Exhibition Target: Participation Area: Theme: clothes added a different culturalclothes added adifferent touchtotheexhibition areas. photographs andKorean-style handcrafts withthethemeofhorticulture andchildren, matchingthethemeofEXPO2016Antalya.withtraditional Alsothestaff Together withphotographs showing worldwide known features andbeauties ofDemocratic People’s Republicof Korea, bothexhibition areas included stamps, their lives. The flowers andgarden playagreat role inthecivilized lifeoftheordinary people: theydonotonlybringsmiletopeople, butalsoaddhappinessandvitalityto EXPO FINALREPORT

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Promoting thehorticulture, historyandculture ofDPRKorea andstrengthen internationalcooperation inthehorticultural sector.

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Participants Participants Participants Participants 20 Exhibition Target: Participation Area: Theme: biodiversity ofthecountry. garden ariotofexotic offered coloursofSriLanka tovisitorswithachancetastepure Ceylontea alongwiththeexhibits thatrepresented rich isrecognized asoneoftheworld’s topbiodiversity hotspotswithapproximately halfofitsnatural flora beingendemictotheisland.The EXPO FINALREPORT ASplashofTropical Colours Democratic SocialistRepublic ofSriLanka Showing thebiodiversity ofSriLanka Outdoor Garden Ethiopian coffee ceremony oftheexhibition. wasEthiopian coffee anotherpart was alsopromoted through postersandvideos. Thetraditional flowers were displayed atthe indoor garden. Thehorticultural sector and othercountries. Roses, carnations, hypericums, andothercut tolaycontactswiththehorticultural industryofTurkeyopportunity foreign exchange forthecountry. Theexhibition was seen asan remarkable growth increating and generating jobopportunities focus onthedevelopment ofhorticulture industryandnow hasshown The government of in the last few years has given special promoting thetourismindustry. country, attracting foreign investors inthehorticultural sector and Exhibition Target: Participation Area: Theme: Biodiversity Federal Democratic RepublicofEthiopia

IndoorGarden Promoting thehorticultural crops ofthe Exhibition Target: Participation Area: Theme: forms. atmosphere, aswell astheirabilitytobeanatural habitatforotherlife in thegarden to emphasize their significancein thepurificationof Herbs, trees andshrubsused fortraditional medicines were planted souvenirs andNepalesedelicacies. exhibition toserve thevisitors withtypicalNepalesehandcrafted of green cities. Nepalesesouvenirs andfoodstalloperated duringthe development ofgreen cities, biodiversity, sustainability and the future The pavilion had exhibitions on sustainable green cities, historical for cultural activitiesandserved asinformationpoints. traditional andcommunallifestyle. Duringtheexhibition theywere used The Sattalswere constructed to regenerate thepositive aspects of was created tohighlightLumbiniinNepal,where Buddhawas born. Peace Garden withoriginalsized statueofthe“World Peace Buddha” Buddhism andits‘way oflife’.Infocalpointthepavilion,Lumbini and flowers ofHimalayancountry withspecial emphasisonHinduism, The pavilionattemptstoreflect thenature, architecture, culture, art, food terracotta andstonewere used attheconstruction. friendly indigenousmaterials, mainlyhandcrafted onwood, metal, art ancient Nepalese construction know-how and hand crafted nature and architectural masterpieces. Inlinewiththesustainabilitysub-theme, Nepalese pavilionreflected thetypicalNepalesetraditional architecture architecture,on art, culture, music, agriculture, foodandtheway oflife. friendly green citiesare beingdeveloped inNepalwithspecial emphasis Federal Democratic RepublicofNepal Green Cities, Children Smart Presenting various facetsonhow environmental Outdoor Garden

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Participants Participants Participants Participants 22 Innovation ofRenewable Resources Exhibition Target: Participation Area: Theme: visitors. life containingspecial plantsubstancestothe This area showed products we useinoureveryday role for the extraction of special plant substances. drew attentiontothehorticultural crop production’s - Herbsandextracts withspecial plantsubstances areas: are interesting forbothchildren andadultsinfour environment friendlyproducts andactivitieswhich The pavilionpresented renewable, innovative, and materials andproducts. we already have today of using renewable raw aimed forshowing thechancestovisitorsthat sustainable bio-economy; thegarden ofGermany to “experience” and“touch”thepotentialsofa essential toprovide tothe consumers opportunities EXPO FINALREPORT Planting theFuture –Potential for Federal RepublicofGermany Based ontheidea thatitis OutdoorGarden - Horticulture: Products made of bioplastics that friendly designofbuildingsandoffices. available today thatallow anenvironmentally- workplaces are ofdailyuseforoffice articles emphasis oninnovative andecologically compatible products from renewable raw materials. Itput - Therenewable displayed 100different office creative advantages to it. has notonlyecological butalsoeconomic and properly replace wood as abuildingmaterial.This today concrete andsteel have notbeen able to - BuildingwithRenewable RawMaterials:Even are ingreat inhorticulture. demandinparticular biodegrade timeorcanbecomposted afteracertain Participation Area: Theme: Exhibition Target: Somalian fruitstothevisitors. Basbausa), animals living in and typical of local Somalian food (e.g. Anjera, Sanbusa, and addition, aphotograph exhibition aglimpse offered were handmadeandtypicalSomalianitems. In spoons, brushes, brooms, scarves, carpetsandstools between Turkey andSomalia. Theexhibited plates, life, thecountryandcitiesfriendship The exhibition included postersofchildren’s everyday and natural lifeofSomalia natural environment. Thestructure atthecentre nature forchildren where theycouldlearn and love The exhibition area hadaninteractive pathof of biodiversity andgreen solutions. hotel. TheFuture section reflected thepreservation ofgreenand importance roofs andmakinganinsect concerning theusageofplantsinpublicgardens Present section hadinformative boards forvisitors role in the relations of Hungaryand Turkey. The historical characters whoplayed animportant Turkish historyandlandscapestatuesof plants emphasizingtheminglingHungarianand past. It had features as a Turkish well and outdoor garden fortheremembrance ofthehistorical The Past section was designed asarenaissance future withlifeexperience. we gettothepresent onaplayfulpath,andtothe is like achild’slearning abouttheworld, asanadult represents theWay ofLife:experiencing thegarden The pavilion took the visitors through a way that landscape designandHungarianproducts. Hungarian cultural andhistoricalconnections via Exhibition Target: Participation Area: Theme: “Flowers andChildren”. Land of Opportunities andInvestment ofOpportunities Land The Garden byPlaying ofLearning Federal RepublicofSomalia Promoting cultural elements DisplayingtheTurkish and OutdoorGarden OutdoorGarden use theirrigationdeviceingarden. Water taken biodiversity oftoday’snature. Children couldtryto The water ecosystem aimed fordescribing the modern technology byusing recyclable materials. technologies. Itcombined traditional solutionswith of thepavilionwas constructed withsustainable water onmicro climate. draft from onepiertoanotherandsee theimpactof for plants. Children couldalsopassthepondwitha passes through thesandandhelpstosupplywater flows tothepond.Thewater creates erosion shapes, from thewell went through acanalsystemand EXPO FINALREPORT 23

Participants Participants Participants Participants 24 Palm Trees) Exhibition Target: Participation Area: Theme: intheexhibition. The visitorscouldalsosee traditional clothesof were exhibited andsoldthroughout theexhibition. Traditional ornamentandhandcrafts samples agricultural methodinthiscountry. garden. Plantingpalmtrees isused asasustainable throughto fight desertification thepalm trees in the Mauritania showed the applied agricultural methods agriculture, historyandfoodinMauritania. andinformingvisitorsabout desertification Exhibition Target: Participation Area: Theme: of . Theexhibition area alsoincluded souvenirs, handcraft wood andmarbleproducts, handmade carpets, ornamentsandtraditional clothesofthecountry. Visitors hadthechancetohave aglimpseat historical,cultural, geographical andothercomponentsofthepeople, traditional culture children andmostimportantly by asinglepathway, symbolicofthepaththatbalancesworld perfectly. Pakistan pavilionhadthe“ChaharBagh”(“fourgardens”) layoutandhadaPakistan “Mughal”stylestructure. Thegarden area was divided intotwo sections, separated EXPO FINALREPORT Life in the Desert (Agriculture LifeintheDesert underthe Harmony withthePast, Seeds fortheFuture Islamic RepublicofPakistan Islamic RepublicofMauritania Raisingawareness amongvisitorsaboutsimpleandholisticsolutionsforcurrent ourfuture. problems affecting OutdoorandIndoorGarden OutdoorGarden Drawing attentionto Exhibition Target: Participation Area: Theme: garden decorated withmulberrytrees andhomes. surrounded byolive trees andtheotherasecret spaces; oneofthembeingachildren’s playground At the entrance the visitors came across two green building. smoothed thegeometrical andrigidanglesofthe of theseasonal flowers whiletheItalianpavilion A box tree fencewas balanced withthecolours the tradition. the garden withitsbeautiful scenttostaytrue structure. The architects used jasmines to decorate with mainwalls ofstonetowards thebackof the Italian pavilion.Limoniasare typicallydesigned traditional greenhouse (limonia)project for the in mind,thedesignersofpavilioncreated a contemporary components. Withthisconcept traditional elementsare perfectly balanced with history, andcuisinetocreate art adesignwhere The Italianpavilionblended theconceptsof views asawhole. characterized withasymmetricalandperspective caves and artificial water elements, allwhichare pleasing thevisitorswithfountains, sculptures, was based onorder andbeauty anditaimed for that thegarden hastooffer. Thepavilion’sdesign muse andenjoythesights, soundsandscents to create anambiancewhere thevisitorscould The Italianpavilionlandscapewas designated Italianlandscape.and themostimportant gardening tradition byreviving theItaliangardens ItalianGardening Tradition Italian Republic OutdoorGarden Promoting theItalian EXPO FINALREPORT 25

Participants Participants Participants Participants 26 Friendship withTurkey Garden Theme: Indoor Garden Exhibition Target: Theme: Outdoor Garden Participation Area: garden. Japanese friendship)sankwas alsoportrayed inthe The coastwhere Frigate(thesymbolofTurkish- Ertuğrul representing waterfalls, whitesand,lawnandfacilities. and landscape of Japanwith arrangements of rocks bushes. Thegarden demonstrated natural environment stone garden) stylewithstones, whitesandandpruned nature. Itreflected the500 years oldKaresansui (Japanese Japan’s interbedded andpeaceful relationship with was used fortheoutdoorgarden. Thegarden showed Japanese traditional landscapehorticultural technology in relation tothetraditional andmodernculture. created inJapanand/orproduced inJapanwithtechniques gardens andflowers/plants thatare endemictoJapan, Stage, Flower HutandIkebana Stand. workshops andexhibitions attheMainStand,Flower “hanaiku”(floral education) was promoted withevents, flower arrangements, “Koinobori” (carpballoons)and Japanese floriculture elements such asikebana, biodiversity, theindoorgarden exhibition included Along with trees and flowers representing Turkish interact withnature formodernandurbanized societies. communicates various messages from thisera onhow to people duringthelongpeaceful EdaEra. Theindoorgarden assessable gardening culture amongtheordinary urban Japan has a rich history of developing a uniquely and plantculture tothevisitors. Exhibition Target: Promoting Japanesehorticultural works and tobehanded over totheworld andtothefuture. Japan, whichbloomed intheEdoEra (17th-19thcentury) EXPO FINALREPORT JapaneseNatural and Landscape “Horticultural Craft” and“Floral Culture” of Japan

Displaying theJapanese Outdoor andIndoor Exporters was availableExporters forvisitorswhowere interested. Medicine). Moreover, alistofThaihorticultural products (a plantbeingused forover 400years inThaiTraditional pasted vegetables, coconutproducts, and LukPra Kob had achancetotastefresh, dried andfrozen fruitsand organized inthepavilionduringexhibition. Thevisitors Many fruitandfoodtastingdayscultural shows were dolls. environmental friendlymaterials, suchasfamousThaiclay orchids, handmadeornamentsandtoysmadefrom cultivated healing herbs, spaproducts, dried andgarnished and tourism by displaying green horticultural products as garden. ofThaiculture TheThaiHouseacted astheheart Thai ornamentalplantsandflowers were planted inthe where activitiesandshows were organized. Aesthetic Thai everyday life and had a playground for children garden andTraditional Thaihouse. Thaigarden revived The exhibition area was divided intwo sections, Thai between countries. and tourismtoencourage thegoodwillandcooperation determine customerpreferences. Promoting Thaiculture and qualitystandards toenterdeveloping markets and Exhibition Target: Participation Area: Theme: Exhibition Target: Participation Area: printed material,samplesandgiveaways. to thepromotion ofthedate fruit industrywith The exhibition included fourboothsdedicated industry intheKingdomofSaudiArabia Growing NewGenerations Kingdom ofThailand Kingdom ofSaudiArabia Promoting horticultural products

Promotion ofthedatefruit

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Participants Participants Participants Participants 28 Exhibition Target: Participation Area: Theme: blended intothetraditional architecture ofthegarden. and rectangular drawings ofDutchpainterMondrianis traditional DutchParks like Vondelpark inAmsterdam The garden landscapearchitecture hasbeen inspired from to thevisitors. aglimpseoftheDutchhorticultural industry pavilion offers less useofpesticides, water andminerals. Therefore the achieve thehighestproductivity there perhectare with renewable energy andCO2 reduction techniques. Growers the greenhouse industry intheworld byenergy saving, garden was builtlike amoderngreen house. Hollandleads greenhouses inthe , of the the pavilion part As anattempttoemphasizethesignificanceofmodern plants have been used inthelandscapingofgarden. About fiftyfive plantspecies andtenthousand different exhibited inthegarden. the tulipfrom OttomanEmpire totheNetherlandswere Examples ofGreen Citysolutionsthestoryoftrip perennials, annuals, ornamentalgrass andflower bulbs. Holland garden combinations of consisted of different sectors andtheirapplicationinthe“Green City”concept. developments intheDutchhorticultural andfloricultural EXPO FINALREPORT Green City Kingdom oftheNetherlands Outdoor Garden Displaying innovative wheat photoswere exhibited inthePavilion. biodiversity; lotus, jackfruit,kadam booplant,tea, riceand As anattempttoshare samplesrelated tothecountry’s photographs attheexhibition area. wereand portrait arts introduced tothevisitorsby clothes, country’shistory, biodiversity, traditional henna Pavilion. Also, andtraditional bambooflutes like postcards andtraditional stampswere exhibited in manufactured byjuteplant’sfibres, slippersandsouvenirs sectors; garments, handwoven piques, bags, hats Since “Textile” isoneofthecountry’smostimportant climate change. horticultural production activitiesinBangladeshunderthe of Bangladesh,aswell asresearch anddevelopment of Exhibition Target: Participation Area: Theme: Better Life”and“ClimateChange” “Sustainable Horticultural Production fora People’s RepublicofBangladesh Showcasing culture andhistory

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Participants Participants Participants Participants 30 Exhibition Target: Participation Area: Theme: bird reaching toward infinity. traditional Chinesestructures, represented the wingsofa The curvingedges oftheroof oftheRestHouse, suchinall floraland offered embroidered silkfabricstothevisitors. The Rest House inside the garden was made of fir wood trip totheguests. with itsrelaxing andpeaceful music, toensure apleasant ‘’Erhu’’ accompanied thebeauty oftheflowers andlake talismanic stones. Traditional Chinesemusicalinstrument eroded River, bytheLong are seen inChineseCulture as are asflower shaped important decoration.stones Cliff known as ’s Venice. rocks Landscape and stones landscape gardens andwas inspired bythecity“Suzhou” The Chinesegarden was based onSouthChina’s between Turkey andChina. the Turkish whichemphasizesthefriendship nationalflag star-shaped arbourinthecentre ofthepondpresented prosperity and power. Thecrescent-shaped pondand is China’snationalflower andsymbolizesnobility, honour, which welcomed thevisitorsatcentre ofthegarden, had symbolicmeanings from thepast.For instance, peony The architecture andcompositionoftheChinesegarden flower varieties transform toasingleodour”. “China flower garden scentsof isaplaceofdifferent fragrances togetherinasinglepleasurable smell“and visible: ‘’As traditionally, floral SilkRoadbringsdifferent Yuan” (A Beautiful Chinese Garden) two proverbs were At theentrance oftheChinesegarden “ZhongHuoHua achievements ofecological civilizationdevelopment. history and culture, modern floriculture industry and EXPO FINALREPORT Moon Jewel People’s RepublicofChina Showcasing China’s brilliant

Outdoor Garden Future Generations” handcrafted products. area, there was asmallmuseumwiththeexhibition of cure ofdistinctdiseases. Additionally, insidetheexhibition for cosmetic industry. The Moringa Tree is being used to known asShea tree) is beingused asaspecial product theme ofthegarden. TheessenceofKarite Tree (also endemic toBenin.MoringaandKarita Trees were thebasic Majority oftheplantsingarden were cultivated plants of Exhibition Target: Participation Area: Theme: Exhibition Targets: Participation Area: Theme: of the art ofcarpetAzerbaijan. of theart dye sources ofnature hascontributed tothedevelopment explained. It was emphasized that availability of abundant and items fromartists carpet museum of were project representing of worksmedieval of art European refined patternsof Azerbaijani carpets, a multi-media and present ofAzerbaijanicarpetweaving. Inthisexhibition, museum. “The Colours of Nature” exhibition toldthehistory The closed area ofthePavilion was almostlike acarpet ofthepavilion. outer part waysdifferent paintersandexhibited bydifferent inthe Mother Nature. Eachofthesestatueswere painted in order toprotect theseendangered beautiful species of exhibitedThe Azerbaijaniartists thestatuesofdeers in entrances. the exhibition hall through running racetracks at both & rugweaving and music. Children could rushto enter of carpet works includingart aesthetics with lots of art Azerbaijan Pavilion was acultural adventure thatreached particularities. all itsuniquehistorical,geographical, natural, cultural

Spreading theHorticulture “Treasure ofBiodiversity andFlowers for Republic ofBenin Republic ofAzerbaijan

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Participants Participants Participants Participants 32 symbol oflove. national heritage. Therose was planned tobeused asa The Bulgariangarden was designed toreproduce the contacts. tradition forfuture generations andbroadening business Exhibition Target: Presenting theBulgariangarden Participation Area: Theme: astepclosertothevisitors. bracelets, rings, games and drums brought the culture of and locationofthecountry, alongwithethnicobjects as in thepavilion.Photographs concerningmusicculture Vessels madeofbananafibres were othereyecatchers ofthecountrywas promotedfamous coffee tothevisitors. sculptures. To reflect theculture ofBurundi, theworld the pavilion,suchasmasks, ornamentsandwooden Mostly wooden andstoneproducts were exhibited in Exhibition Target: Participation Area: Burundi EXPO FINALREPORT

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IndoorGarden Outdoor Garden Promoting theculture of exhibited inthepavilion. raphia sandalsandmasksworn incelebrations were accessories andaprons worn whiledancing, handmade handmade ornamentsandhandicrafts suchashandmade In order topromote theculture andhandicrafts ofCameroon, presentations. Fauna) authorities conferred to through different International Trade inEndangered Species ofWildFlora and attention tothemandatesofCITES(Convention onthe generations andcreate awareness. Theexhibition drew were exhibited atthepaviliontoshow themtofuture (Pericopsis elata-Afrormosia andPrunusAfricana-Pygeum) Medicinal plantsandtwo endangered plantspecies biodiversity andhencesustainabledevelopment. highlighting thecontributionoftree inthepreservation of Exhibition Target: Participation Area: Theme: the mostoutstandingsalsaorchestra ofColombia, 33”and“MagiaSalvaje” “La movie premier. The exhibition included aphotograph exhibition plantationlandscapeofColombia, aboutthecoffee whichwas recently declared UNESCO heritage, tastingwithbarista, with coffee aconcert Exhibition Target: Participation Area: Theme:

Forest: Tree atYour Service Colombian Realism and Coffee CultureColombian Realism andCoffee Republic ofColombia Republic ofCameroon

Exhibiting Colombia coffee culture anditsgreenExhibiting Colombiacoffee landscape(UNESCO heritage) Reconciling trees andsociety,

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Participants Participants Participants Participants 34 and thecoatwere soldintheexhibition area. to Ghanalike prekese, voacanga, whitestarapple’sfruit the visitors. Alsotheseeds ofthemedical plantsindigenous plants, bushesandtrees were exhibited andpromoted to medical andthecurative plants, aswell asphotographs of cultivation ofthem.Inthisdirection, saplingsofdomestic diseases, preserve thesustainable theseplantsandsupport plants asanalternative solutionforcuringthetropical garden encouraged thevisitorstousemedicinal and tropical curative plantspecies Participation Area: Theme: Exhibition Target: Future Generations by theBatumiBotanicalGarden ofGeorgia. in zonalprinciple. Garden landscapingschemewas inspired Coniferous anddeciduous trees andshrubswere presented the visitorscouldsee thegarden from ahigherview pool whichwas relatively higherthanthegarden whereby decorativeas anartificial poolinthemiddle, abridgeonthe The garden ethnographic included different elements, such about theColchisecosystem. Exhibition Target: Participation Area: Theme: EXPO FINALREPORT

Colchis –More thanaLegend Cultivate DomesticMedical Plantsfor Republic ofGhana Republic ofGeorgia Providing informationtovisitors Exhibitingdomesticmedicinal

Outdoor Garden Outdoor Garden Brotherhood” Development bronze garnishingandsouvenirs were exhibited. India, handmadecarved materialsmadeofwood, marble, along withaphotograph exhibition offlowers to pertain a spiritualandspecial atmosphere. Intheexhibition area Temple bells located in the whole garden gave the pavilion glyptography. traditional Jharokha adornmentanddoorways withintense were situated. Theboard ofthepaviliongarnished with At thecentre ofthegarden bronze statuesinCholastyle with seasonal flowers andshrubsare inriotofcolours. garden through theleftgatebothsidesofpathcovered them towards topavilion.Whenmoved towards tothe at bothentrances ofthegarden andthearchway hosted Visitors were welcomed byStatuesfrom IndianTemples keep theenergies inrhythmandbalance. constructed with the Vastu technique which is believed to “Affection, peace andbrotherhood toall”.Thegarden was creation. Indiagarden communicated themessage of are thesymbolofnewlifeandconsistencyGod’s India exposition area preaches thatflowers andchildren Exhibition Target: Participation Area: Theme: Exhibition Target: Participation Area: Theme: nature andtransfer thisjoytothefuture”. enjoy the presentcommunicated themessageof “Let’s with garden toshow thenature inGuinea. Theexhibition area Plants andornamentalplantswere exhibited inthe developments inGuinea

“Peace Garden” and “Peace and Republic ofIndia Republic ofGuinea Conservation andSustainable

Promoting Indianculture

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Participants Participants Participants Participants 36 and Nature forBloomingTomorrow Exhibition Target: Participation Area: Theme: style andsouvenirs. Indoor garden exhibition of Kenya promoted Kenyan life sweetsop were planted inthegarden. were exhibited inthehut.Several natural plantspecies as well asminiature sculptures ofwildanimalsKenya sculptures, localmusicinstrumentsandluckystones, as Handmade Kenyan accessories, ornaments, miniature and how theylead atraditional lifeeven today. Massai mingled withnature inthepastaswell aspresent covered roof. withachaff Itgeared toshowcase how the with natural materialsandthe(unpainted) stonewalls are healthy life. TheMassaihutinthepavilionwas constructed harmoniously withnature andhow thisleads toalongand the exhibition toshow how people caninteract co-exist The Massaiway oflifeinKenya was emphasized in guaranteeing tomorrow. betterment forreviving nature andbiodiversity for of . protecting andsustainableusageofplantgeneticresources endemic andrare species, promoting thescientific work, microflora ofthecountrythrough creating familiaritywith history andculture ofKazakhstan byreflecting the Exhibition Target: Participation Area: Kazakhstan Theme: of theKazakh nation. transparent acrylic symbolize the openness and tolerance shelter) installationwithacradle, table and chest made of (traditional• Amodern“yurt” nomadround domed cultivated plants, • Aseed bankpresented withvisualsofwildrelatives of • AninstallationofKazakh ecosystem, Fund oftheBotanicalGarden, a phytopresentation andinformationontheHerbarium • Acrylic panelswithherbariumspecies ofKazakhstan with Shan mountains, as the origin ofcultivated apples, snow leopard from Tyan forms, suchastulipsendemictoKazakhstan, appletree • Aninstallationofnatural symbolsinsmallarchitectural The exhibition included, EXPO FINALREPORT

Strengthening the Bond between Children Botanical Diversity, HistoryandCulture of Republic ofKenya Republic ofKazakhstan

Exhibiting the biodiversity, Puttingemphasisonthe Outdoor andIndoorGarden Outdoor Garden were also displayed inthegarden. could bepurchased byvisitors. Traditional clothes souvenirs andfoodreflecting SouthKorean culture and pondstorepresent Suncheon City. Moreover ofthegarden,In someparts there were waterway was celebrated withamonumentinthegarden. the exhibition was ongoing. Thememorandum cities ofinternationalhorticultural exhibitions while between AntalyaandSuncheon City, two host Also amemorandum ofcooperation was signed to friendship between Turkey and . and culture, there was afriendshipbellreferring Besides elementsreflected theSouthKorean history were arranged toappeal to5senses. flowers andtrees. Plantsandflowers inthegarden buildings, gardens, hills, water, statues, walls, principal, South Korean garden was designed with Inthelightofthisbasic it shouldn’tseem artificial. In otherwords, althoughthegarden was manmade, create aharmoniouslandscapewithenvironment. Basic principaloftheSouthKorean garden was to of Korea andTurkey and strengthening thefriendshipbetween Republic Exhibition Target: Participation Area: Theme:

The Natural Beauty ofSuncheon City Republic ofKorea

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Participants Participants Participants Participants 38 most special flowers ofKosovo. not” withtheleaves ofGazamiaKissYellow, oneofthe a gameoftwo children whoplayed “Loves me, Loves me technology tochildren. Thevideo onthetelevisionshowed covering thewalls draw of attentiontothenegative effects back tothepavilion.Monitorsputbehindwhitecurtains and cleanliness. Mirrors ontheceilingreflected thispurity based on “Flowers and Children” that represents purity White colourwas chosenforthedesignofpavilion Exhibition Target: Participation Area: Theme: together Exhibition Target: Participation Area: Theme: plant species toachieve anadequate reforestation. welfare ofpeople andpreserving orintroducing theright to achieve foodandothercommodities’production forthe of ”. The exhibition emphasized the necessity Balanced andSustainableCohabitationintheBiodiversity Motto oftheexhibition was “An IntelligentEcosystemfor ofglobalclimatechange.effect creating achangeofattitudetoalleviatethedetrimental conservation andutilisationofthebiodiversity, and biodiversity, looking formethodstoachieve aproper EXPO FINALREPORT

Symbolism Preserve theBiodiversity ofMadagascar Republic ofMadagascar Republic ofKosovo

Banding children and nature Strikingabalancetoobtain

Outdoor Garden Outdoor Garden biodiversity ofMoldova Exhibition Target: Participation Area: Theme: enjoy thegarden foralongertimeofperiod. were situated inthegarden forvisitorstotake rest and of ’s andwere flag called “FlagFlowers”. Benches blue andred flowers attheentrance toreflect thecolours garden was surrounded withhedges andoleanders. Yellow, plants to be harmed because of climate discrepancy. The flowers thatcanadapttoMediterranean climatetoprevent cultural heritagefrom the19thcenturywas pictured with colourful garden ofMoldova. Acarpetpattern,whichisa Carpet andrugsmotives shined outinthegreen and Exhibition Target: Participation Area: Theme: culture. made ofdried cow meat gave more insighttotheNigerian clothes, sandals, andother cultural products as Kilishi were planted inthegarden. AlsoNigeriantraditional wild nature. Several seedlings from natural flora ofNiger oil andherbsmadeofingredients andseeds collected from identity were exhibited inthepavilionsuchasfood,cooking and preserving sustainability. Products reflecting national as alegacy tofuture generations byreducing consumption The exhibition gave themessagethatnature shouldbeleft with cultivated butwithwildplants. thousands ofyears agoourancestorswere feeding not Moldova”

Wild PlantSpecies asANutritionalSource “Fairy Tale Garden” and“Biodiversity of Republic ofNiger Republic ofMoldova Remindingthepublicthat

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Participants Participants Participants Participants 40 identity, culture andnature ofSerbia. for apeaceful world anddisplaying the national pavilion. traditional clothes and cultural items of the country in the in theBalkans. Thevisitorscouldhave aglimpseatthe garden emphasized theflowery andhillynature ofSerbia nature andvegetation ofSerbia. Thetown houseandthe hills, colourfulflowers andespecially roses reflected the peaceful Serbiantown housesmingled withnature. Small Structure inthegarden symbolized thetraditional and Exhibition Target: Participation Area: Theme: oils couldalsobeseen inthepavilion. care products madeofnatural ingredients, aromatic plant Colourful ornaments, clothesandaccessories, health and papaya, otherfruitsandvegetables andmedicinal plants. to see Senegalese mango,Visitors had the opportunity of Life)was exhibited toshow thebiodiversity ofSenegal. tree ontheSenegalese stateemblem,BaobabChacal(Tree some ofthemendemictoSenegal. Aposterofthesymbolic The pavilionhadamicro garden plantspecies, withdifferent Exhibition Target: Participation Area: Theme: biodiversity ofSenegal. Green ” EXPO FINALREPORT

Flowers andChildren ShouldGrow inPeace “Importance ofSustainability”and“A“Importance Republic ofSerbia Republic ofSenegal

Emphasizing thenecessity Outdoor Garden Outdoor Garden

Promoting culture and Nature andFood foraSustainableFuture souvenirs. and wooden were Africanartworks displayed andsoldas of Sierra was Leone alsopromoted tothevisitors. Stone world. Agriculture, magnificentbeaches andgreen nature love, themainnecessity forapeaceful andharmonious cycle. Rosesheldbythemotherinpostersymbolized ofcontinuationthismagnificent and theimportance exhibition emphasized thenecessity ofagreen world are fed ofwater, motherfeeds herbabywithmilk.The mother representing nutrition.Asflowers inthegarden Symbol ofthepavilionwas theposterofabreast feeding between nature and foodwithexamples from the daily life Exhibition Target: Participation Area: Theme: Exhibition Target: Participation Area: Theme: prominent landmarks. backdrop ofthedisplaydepicted Singapore’s Gardens. Terrarium windows embedded into the Heritage Site, the157-year-old Singapore Botanical orchid collection atSingapore’s firstUNESCO World visitorsaglimpseofthediverseoffered tropical orchid “trees”, with an array of orchids on display parks such asparkbenches. A centrepiece and three Smooth coated Otter, aswell asfeatures foundin life-sized cutoutsofnative animalsincludingthe flowering plants, plantswithcolourfulfoliage, parks andnature reserves, thedisplayfeatured of landscapeelementsfrom urbanareas, heartland biodiversity withurbandevelopment. Composed inbalancingconservation ofitsrich state’s efforts Parks Board ofSingapore, showcased theisland The display, designed and set up by theNational present andfuture generations. transforming intoaliveable city, forthebenefitof the decades in ofSingapore’s greening efforts over thepast50years. Thisdisplayrepresented Antalya, was a celebration of its greening vision Singapore’s indoorgarden displayatEXPO2016 of Singapore

City inaGarden The Excellent Relationshipbetween Republic ofSingapore Republic ofSierra Leone

To show theuniquerelation Promoting thegreen vision

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Participants Participants Participants Participants 42 shaped handsopened towards thesky. natural products. Inthegarden, visitorscouldsitonmarble exhibited inthecovered areas toshow thepotentialof leather, handicraft ornaments, belts, bagsandwallets were as sculptures madeofebonytree, slippersmadeofpython and culture closertothevisitors. Awiderange ofproducts materials were displayed tobringSudanesetraditions in Sudanpavilionhandmadeproducts madeofnatural a pathinthemiddleofflower garden. Two structures together. Entrance ofthemainbuildingwas reached from from theuppervalley where theBlueandWhiteNilejoins The garden designwas builtontheNoubiancivilization commercial activities. Sudan’s potentialinfoodproduction through cultural and The exhibition worked forcreating awareness on of Sudaninfoodproduction. production withspecial attentiontopromote thepotential for future generations toprovide foodandinnovative food Exhibition Target: Participation Area: Theme: towards the edges andmingled withnature. The landscapeinthegarden became more natural covered withpinkflowers andplantswithtrees. shrubs andpalmtrees. Onesideofthegarden was two countries. Thegarden was surrounded with made offlowers symbolized thefriendshipbetween The symmetricalSouthAfricanandTurkish flags Exhibition Target: Participation Area: between SouthAfricaandTurkey EXPO FINALREPORT

Sudan; Land ofUnlimited PossibilitiesSudan; Land Republic oftheSudan Republic ofSouthAfrica Sustainabilityforagreen life

Outdoor andIndoorGarden Outdoor Garden Strengthen thefriendship A ClaimtoOurPast generations was explained tothevisitors. cultivated plantsinTurkey andtherole ofhistoryforfuture for future generations. Alsohistoryofculture, natural art, a liveable environment will enable to reach a green world have asignificant role inshapingthefuture andleaving garden gave themessagethathistoricaldevelopments for protecting andsustainingourworld and values. The with itsnewfaceandplans, afterthesprinkleofseeds section communicated thepointTurkey hasreached cultural and historical richness of Turkey. The future emphasized theseeds sprinkled tothefuture bythe The tradition section promotion offered of the past and continues upward. patterns representing thefuture turnsintoapergola and the ground torepresent thepast.From thatpoint,flower structure meets theflower patternsrisingupturningfrom continents separated bythestraits. Acube-shaped mirror sides ofthewater, reflecting Turkey’s locationintwo The exhibition consistsoftwo separate gardens ontwo Exhibition Target: Participation Area: Theme: Exhibition Target: Participation Area: Theme: impressions ontheMyanmarpavilion. in the pavilion made it possible for visitors to share their were alsopromoted intheexhibition area. Theguestbook exhibition. Famous pulsesandsweet cores ofMyanmar the country added a cultural touch of to the with them.Posters withmoulds, templesandmapof garish Myanmar’straditional costumesandtake pictures attention ofthevisitors.particular Visitorscouldalsotry collected from minesandrivers inMyanmarcaught Ornaments madeofprecious stonesasjadeandamber, and foodfrom Myanmarwere exhibited inthepavilion. Traditional andlocalclothes, leather bags, jewellery Myanmar heritage, jewellery madeofprecious stonesandnature of Slogan: Reflections fromSlogan: Reflections tradition tothefuture Concept: 2continentsin1country and modernlandscapeofTurkey Green andLovely Myanmar Creating ASustainableFuture byMaking Republic ofTurkey Myanmar Republic oftheUnion

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Participants Participants Participants Participants 44 Promising Future asFlowers Exhibition Target: Participation Area: Theme: were displayed intheexhibition area. agricultural exports andSocotra Islandproducts area,coffee honeyarea anddatashow area. of thehandcraft andsouvenirs section, fruitarea, during theexhibition. Yemen pavilionconsisted videos. Famous Yemen was served coffee tovisitors visitors through posters, souvenirs, musicand History ofYemen was communicated with the problems ofYemeni children duetothecivilwar. Exhibition Target: Participation Area: Theme: Future was an important part ofthe exhibition. part was animportant programs for sustainablehorticultural production issueinthecountry,is animportant agro-forestry pavilion throughout theexhibition. Asdeforestation inZimbabweopportunities were promoted inthe vegetables. Alsotourism,trade andinvestment various fruittrees, flowers andwildcultivated diversity ofthehorticultural sector. Visitorscouldsee varieties and wild vegetables and the evolution and The pavilionshowcased wildrelatives ofcultivated practices. sustainable horticultural production methodsand African country’snatural biodiversity through and theneed thepreserve theagro-based Southern balance between thedemandfordomesticated crops EXPO FINALREPORT Zimbabwean Flora –OurHeritage, Our Republic ofZimbabwe Republic ofYemen Children without Violence Means Drawing attentiontothe Showcasing its abilityto OutdoorGarden OutdoorGarden Exhibition Target: Participation Area: knitted flags, handmadePalestinian map, bagsandpursescovered withhandcrafts. Several Mediterranean plantswere chosenfor thelandscapeofPalestine garden. city inJerusalem.Inthegarden Palestinian goodswere displayed inorder topresent Palestinian culture, historyandhandcrafts tothe visitors suchashandmadeshawl Architecture ofthepavilion was inspired from thesacred cityofJerusalem.Theeightcolumnsand gateattheentrance ofthesiterepresents theninegatesofancient were displayed. holding anEritrean ceremony traditional and coffee traditional musicinstrumentsandtheapparatus for on preventing inEritrea. desertification Moreover, popular fruitpricklypear andGreen Clubsworking life, traditional wedding ceremonies, ’s with aphotography exhibition ontheeveryday The visitorscouldhave informationonEritrea of plasticbags, whichcouldbeseen inthepavilion. bags madeofDoumleaves are beingused instead sieves, carpetsand ropes. InEritrean shopping leaves ofDoumpalmtree, suchasbags, baskets, tree intheexhibition area. Products madeofthe Visitors couldsee andtastethefruitsofDoumpalm the visitors Exhibition Target: Participation Area: Theme: Three Seasons inThree Hours State ofPalestine State ofEritrea Promoting theculture andhistoryofPalestine Promoting Eritrean culture to OutdoorGarden Outdoor Garden EXPO FINALREPORT 45

Participants Participants Participants Participants 46 Exhibition Target: Participation Area: Theme: capital Doha. in front ofabackground withaphotograph ofthe and try the embroidered dresses to take pictures their palmsthroughout theexhibition free ofcharge the pavilion.Thevisitorscouldhave hennaputin Hosts bestowed the Qatarcoffee, tea anddatesin Additionally, there was aplayground forchildren. climate.endemic species ofdesert sinemagrom ofQatar and tovisitmini exhibition on friendship. Itwas possibleforvisitors towatch a3D intense smellofincensesandacosyenvironment of Visitors were welcomed bytraditional music, Qatar asasignofexisting goodfriendlyrelations. pavilion was brought from theNationalMuseumof Roseinthe places ofdeserts. ThepricelessDesert to beformed andtheyare taken outofthedeepest Qatar. Theyare very rare andittakes 200years Rose”inthepavilionissymbolof The “Desert policies ofQatarforthefuture. symbolizes therapid development andsustainable jasmine, rosemary, basilandaloevera and The pavilionwas surrounded withpalmtrees, of tinysandhills. was designed invery modernway withtheharmony inspired from rose the desert and thegarden section The unique architecture of the Qatar pavilion was EXPO FINALREPORT Desert Rose Desert State ofQatar Promoting Qatarculture OutdoorGarden Nature ofChildren in Ugandabrought theculture closertothevisitors. and aphotography exhibition ontheeveryday life industry. Moreover, typicalhandmadesouvenirs used asraw materialsinpharmaceuticalandtextile The visitorswere informed thattheseplantswere examples oftypicalvegetation from this country. and pumpkinscouldbeseen inUgandagarden as Mutuba, Kasawa andBananatrees, sugarcanes biodiversity ofUganda reflecting 5provinces. order represents the5carpetdesignofcountry’sflag (battering-ram) patterns. Patterns repeated inonefifth the ceilingofpavilion was decorated with “Koç Başı” of thesun.The8pointed starof Seljukarchitecture on reflect absorbing features of marble in intensive hot rays with white marble as the ones in capital Ashgabat to The interiorandexterior ofthestructure was covered the pavilionwere puttoattract theattentionofchildren. plantsculpturesand butterfly ontherightandleftsideof orange-white coloured daisiesinbetween. Thepeacock friendship andpeace withred-pink-white andsardines, Two olive trees in the centre of the garden represented The garden was settled around thisoctagonal star. Pyracantha symbolized thepower between two states. garden represented Turkey andTurkmenistan andthe fire asthegreatest power ofthe world. Two doorsinthe entrances with plants called Pyracantha sp. representing The garden welcomed thevisitorswithinwards extending Exhibition Target: Participation Area: Theme: Exhibition Target: Participation Area: Theme: Green Food forLife Children ofNature ComeTogether forthe Turkmenistan The RepublicofUganda Promoting theculture and OutdoorGarden OutdoorGarden

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Participants Participants Participants Participants 48 and ahat,sewed bybrides. called “dhojo”withgoldenlaces, undergarment catcher itemwas thetraditional groom’s suit displayed inthepavilion.However theeye- Men andwomen clothes of were visitors aboutvanilla tree. Comoros. Thepaviliongeared toinformthe black pepperandturmericpowder from oil ofylangylang, aswell asvanilla, carnations, tosee theessential Visitors hadtheopportunity and floriculture ofComoros Exhibition Target: Participation Area: Theme: Exhibition Target: Participation Area: Theme: and aswimmingpool. reflected Odessa, sun beds with many artificial as open-aircafes. Theothersideofthegarden chairs, cushions - these platforms were used two suitablesites, equipped withcomfortable sides oftheentrance ofthepavilionthere were by theinstallationofOdessacoast.Onboth sky. Andthesecond locationwas represented Ukrainian flag. Thissymbolizeswheat fieldand and yellow flowers, reflecting thecoloursof 2016visitorsmetpanelsofblue At theentrance totheexhibition atEXPO of Ukraine EXPO FINALREPORT YlangYlang:Flower ofFlowers Ukraine inBloom Union oftheComoros Ukraine Promoting the culture Promoting the culture OutdoorGarden Outdoor Garden the pond. as thewall decorated withstonesthatsurrounded texture ofthegarden andwere atthesameheight benches were blended togetherwiththenatural visitors totake aseat, rest andsocialize. Thewooden and flowers. Withbenches, thegarden invited the after thepathsandsurrounded byround shrubs pond. Thepondwas reached byacoupleofsteps There were whitegravel pathsthatmerged withthe was pristine. simple andmodest;reflecting nature’s designasifit covered withroses and reeds. Thegarden was plain, welcomed itsvisitorswithaspaciousandwidearea garden, givinganimpression offree nature’s spirit, led tothepoolinmiddleofgarden. The There were 4entrances around thegarden that of thecountry Exhibition Target: Theme: garden. country was reflected inthewavy landscapeofthe or semi-drylandsinMexico garden. Drylandsofthe could have aglimpseonsomeofthesespecies ofdry country intheworld intermsofcactispecies. Visitors in , whichmakes thiscountrytherichest 45% ofallknown cactusspecies canbefound biodiversity intheMexican dryandsemi-dryregions Exhibition Target: Participation Area: Theme: Dry Land Vegetation DryLand ofMexico Participation Area: OutdoorGarden United Mexican States Ireland and Northern United KingdomofGreat Britain Showing the garden culture OutdoorGarden Exhibiting the plant EXPO FINALREPORT 49

Participants Participants Participants Participants 50 common inCypriothouseholdsanda donkey figure. as anoven, well andmill,aswell asplantsthatare The yard displayed elementsof traditional life, such of traditional lifeinTRNC. children and adults, as well as sustainability issues island based onsustainabilityapproaches forboth information onthehistoryoftraditional livingonthe life and village weddings. The documentary gave of production processes intradition villagelife, daily boards. Thedocumentaryprovided original footage towards theendof1800’sonascreen and/orinfo exhibition documentaryrecorded displayed ashort traditional items. The third indoor space of the recreated a daily livingspacewithcommonand clothing displayed intheroom. Thesecond area There was alsoasetoftraditional men’andwomen’ net, awardrobe, andsimilaritems. alaced curtain bedroom presented abed covered withamosquito traditional homelifestyleofthecountry. The area andoutdoorarea (yard) alongwiththe The exhibition hadanindoorarea, semi-outdoor life. with theinseparable garden anditemsused indaily TRNC homethatcametobewithincenturiesalong concept todisplaythecultural termsofthetraditional Exhibition Target: Participation Area: Theme: Exhibition Target: Participation Area: Theme: boar aimed atintroducing Tanzanian wildlife. animalsaszebra,stuffed buffalo, antelopeandwild Indoor garden exhibition ofTanzania consisted of herbal tea reflected Tanzanian culture tothevisitors. Kilimanjaro tea, wine, cashewnut,carnationsand and oyster were exhibited in the pavilion. Also banana fibres, pumpkin,cotton,antelopehorns, music instrumentsandshoesmadeofebonytree, Massai itemsstatues, paintings, ornaments, clothes, nature usingnatural materials and thelifestyleofTanzanian people mingled with EXPO FINALREPORT Sustainability : Wild,Diverse andIconic Cyprus (TRNC) Turkish RepublicofNorthern United RepublicofTanzania Developing asustainable life Promoting wilddiversity OutdoorandIndoorGarden OutdoorGarden Harmony withNature” Human Existence”and“HumanExistencein Exhibition Target: Participation Area: Theme: Exhibition Target: Participation Area: Theme: a part oftheexhibition.a part food from countriesontheSilkRoadwere different exhibited inthepavilion.Handmadesouvenirs and and exchange ofstyles, fashion,andculture were Road was not only a trade route but also offered on theSilkRoad.Thematerialsshowing thatSilk of structures andgardening culture ofthecountries The exhibition area was designed asareproduction Europe, AsiaandAfrica. between empires, kingdomsandcommunitiesin andsocial relations as official well trade relations Throughout thehistory, SilkRoadserved forlaying and itsnamecomesfrom legendary Chinesesilk. and west viaAnatolianandMediterranean courses fromstarts the ChinesecityXian and connects east Silk Roadisthewell-known ancienttrade route that that procures mankindtobenourished. floriculture and the culture itself belongs to Silk Road and harmonybetween nature andthemankind, Fun andJoy back totheirchildhood. were situated inthegarden forvisitorstobringthem A large spinningtopandtraditional water pumps and handmadeceramics embellished thegarden. shrubs, bamboos, evergreen anddeciduous trees Besides themainstructure andsquare, flowers, traditional wizards inthepavilion. could see beautiful traditional statuessuchas Taipei housesan-ho-yuanandfarmhouse. Visitors waste containerswithatouchoftraditional Chinese the interiorofbuilding, whichwas madeof Lily sp. andAnthuriumsp. todisplayanddecorate Chinese Taipei like Phalaenopsissp., Oncidiumsp., The garden used alotofexported flowers from floriculture ofChineseTaipei “Nature Providing Sustainabilityof The Multicultural Garden withChildren’s Chinese Taipei (TFDA) Association PRC SilkRoad Sharingdiversity inunity OutdoorGarden Promoting culture and Outdoor Garden EXPO FINALREPORT 51

Participants Participants Participants Participants 52 Exhibition Target: Participation Area: Theme: the socalled ‘heat islandeffect’. habitat forwildlifeandhelpscooltheair, reducing and reduces water runoff. Tree planting provided a the movement ofstorm water throughsurface the butterflies. Thepermeable pavingsurfaceallowed place forhibernatinginsects like ladybirds and was promoted through insect hotels, providing a way togrow foodatyourown home. Biodiversity healthier andmore sustainableliving, demonstrating a mixofedible green plantsandfruittoencourage the visitorscouldseat andeat. Thetableincluded planted tableenabled foodtogrow rightwhere prevent whilethe andstormwater flooding runoff The rain garden provided sustainabledrainage to rays togenerate electricity. panels onthetopofbuildingabsorbed thesun’s providing insulation to enable energy saving. Solar and pollutantsintheair, producing oxygen and aswell ascapturingparticulates heat islandeffect and insect hotels. Thegreen roof lessened theurban pathways, solarpanels, sculptures, aplanted table water fountains, agreen roof, arain garden, apool, The jointgarden ofAIPHandOAİB included 21trees, where we live intotrulyGreen Cities. owners showing whatcanbedonetoturnthecities and ideas forcitydesigners, plannersandhome sustainable green spacesandproviding inspiration ‘living green’ incitiesandencourage investment in Products Exporters Union(OAİB)Products Exporters Turkish OrnamentalPlantsand ProducersHorticultural (AIPH)and International Associationof EXPO FINALREPORT Green City Demonstrating thevalue of OutdoorGarden 9 cities participated inEXPO2016Antalyaoutdoorgardens9 citiesparticipated where theypromoted theirculture, historyandbiodiversity. Exhibition Target: Theme/Title: heart roadheart inthegarden. stages, aquaticstageshow, catfamily, grass cat dinosaur area, flower rhythmstage, flower androbot park. Children hadamemorable visitthankstothe in Noah’sArc areas reflecting theamusement robots, rollercoaster simulator and mobile toys realitythemselves atthe virtual room, robot led, materials. Children andadultsentertained the garden, alongwithvideos andotherpromotion A miniature modelofANKAPARK was exhibited in ANKAPARK promotion ofTurkey andtheamusementpark Exhibition Target: Theme/Title: of thecitytovisitors. trees andseasonal flowers showed thebiodiversity represented theMediterranean andorange, citrus catcher inthegarden. Themonumentalolive tree The stonewell inthegarden was anothereye garden was designed withhandicapped facilities. Aspendos AncientTheatre, Myra andSt.Nicolas. The Red Tower, Patara, Apollon&Athena Temple, as HadrianGate, YivliMinaret, Perge Water Fountain, see miniatures oftouristicattractions ofthecity, such and evergreens on one side of the house, visitors could at theStreet. Infront garden ofvertical withseasonal sandy soil and see iron statues of 2children playing Antalya. Thechildren couldplayattheplayground on in thepaviliontopromote thehistoricallifestylein A replicate of the Old Town house was constructed exhibiting historicalandcultural symbolsofthecity. cultural andsociologicalstructure ofthecityby Antalya Metropolitan Municipality Ankara Metropolitan Municipality City Gardens Ankara Garden Antalya inBloom Reflecting thehistorical, Reflecting Contributing tothe EXPO FINALREPORT 53

Participants Participants Participants Participants 54 decorated thegarden. were displayed inpotsandgrown ornamentalplants Cherries, grapes andallkindsof apricot of the city centre ofthepavilionwas reflected withafountain. Paşa Caravanserai’s cloisters. Seljukoctagonatthe inner courtyard was inspired bySilahtarMustafa the entrance. Thesouthernandwestern sidesofthe Battalgazi Walls were ontherightandleftsideof the citywas visuallyprocessed underit.Historical side of the entrance and apricots, the symbol of historical character, Battalgazi was set on the right was replicated attheentrance. Thestatueofthe The doorofSilahtarMustafaPasha Caravanserai historical structures thatshed lighttothehistory. together with children play figures and explaining trees andrichhistoricalareas byconstructingthem Egypt, Mesopotamia, AnatoliaandEurope. from traditionalism tomodernismbetween Ancient Exhibition Target: Theme/Title: Exhibition Target: Theme/Title: climate changeandpassagetoxerophytic landscape. surfaces ofthepyramid represent theadaptationto traditionalism to innovation. Plant species used in the architecture from andlandscapeart pasttopresent and Giza Pyramids, withtheimplicationsofpassages in application onapyramid stylised bybeinginspired from the Palandöken garden Mountainsandavertical from CaucasianEcologicalRegion. Visitorssaw Green areas are designed withnative tree species adopted byvarious cultures inEurasia. in theentrance ofthegarden isa historicalfigure structure ofthegarden. Double–headed eagle placed – Minaret Madrasah was the symbol monumental ofwater inTurkicimportance Double –IslamicArt. The Ottoman fountain in the garden reflects the Egypt, AnatolianSeljuk,OttomanandModernEurope. architecture andlandscapearchitecture from Ancient The garden harbourstraces andreflections of Palandöken Mountains. in Caucasia, Anatolia, EastAnatolia, Erzurumand reflect theproperties ofnature and culture prevalent developed tohostevery typeofaction,program to Erzurum Garden /Atatürk University Malatya BattalgaziMunicipality EXPO FINALREPORT Historicalandcultural transition Culture, Flowers andChildren Promoting theapricot,cherry

The garden hasbeen and Burdur Special Provincial Administration GEO, Food Agriculture andLivestock CityDirectorate Stakeholders: Governorate ofBurdur, LisiniaNature, stood outwithitsuniquelandscapeandarchitecture. help ofvolunteers andphotographs tovisitorsand explained thisproject inaninteractive way withthe saving wetland areas. Burdur garden promoted and citrus inBurdur. Theproject formsanexample for roses, lavender, thyme, sage, juniper, peony and techniques intheproduction ofaromatic plantsas tons water environmental saving withdifferent to thisproblem. Theproject achieved 2million plants project inBurdur garden todraw attention many environmental projects promoted thearomatic Nature, anon-governmental organization leading a great dangerforthefuture ofhumanity. Lisinia pollution, thereduction ofwater resources form Due to climate change, overconsumption and plants growing. waterof effective usageanddisplayingaromatic Exhibition Target: Theme/Title: cultural legacy ofthecity. between thepast,present andfuture withthe blended nature andtechnology andbuiltabridge from Hataypavilion theeyeofachild.Inshort, world peace was communicated withthevisitors with alarge garden. Thenecessity ofacontinuous The pavilionwas designed asatypicalHatayhouse and aired inthepavilionthroughout theexhibition. and Hatay”was especially composed fortheEXPO beauties ofthecity. Asinglecalled “Children, Music the pavilionshowing thebiodiversity andnatural in at a3Dsimulationtunnelwithsoundeffects Hatay ispromoted tovisitors byachildcharacter cultural andplantrichnessofHatay Exhibition Target: Theme/Title: Hatay Metropolitan Municipality Governorship ofBurdur Aromatic PlantsandWater Hatay from theEyesofaChild Emphasizing the importance Emphasizingtheimportance Promoting historical, EXPO FINALREPORT 55

Participants Participants Participants Participants 56 culture inthecity. in thegarden intopofflowers toreflect therichSufi seeds. StatueofawhirlingSufidervish was situated Bahri Bağdaş Research Institution they planted of planted made seed balls and with the support about seeds andenvironmental awareness, children as hiddentreasure games. Aftertheexplanations under microscopes andthere were otheractivities Central Anatolia. Children couldexamine seeds an exhibition ofseeds andfirstwheat species of seeds. Thewooden structure inthegarden housed about thisproject andtheformationstageof to seed banks. Videos gave information to visitors name ofthechildwhosentthemandbeing an examination theyare beingregistered underthe sending localseeds in“Seed Envelops”, andafter are BloomingwithSeeds project, children have been Within the scope of the Environmentalist Generations protection amongchildren. and increasing awareness onenvironmental seeds andtransforming themtofuture generations, Exhibition Target: Theme/Title: Blooming withSeeds Project Exhibition Target: Theme/Title: for theIstanbulgarden. suitable to Antalya’s climatic conditions were chosen placed oneach side. Plantsfrom Istanbulthatare elements with monumental trees and Istanbul icons on thestructure, gardens andvertical (wall garden) building, aroof garden andpatterned cover element and Istanbulsilhouettewere situated infront ofthe and promotion corners. ThepatternoftheSeljuks was used as a hospitality area, exhibition space represented byseven cypress trees. Thestructure The seven hillsofIstanbulinthesamearea were the middleofsquare withinlaidpebblepatterns. history were used symbolicallyandnarratively in Monumental Trees that highlight Istanbul’s ties with water flowing from two areas. a symbolicBosphorusBridgewas animated with and photographing areas envisioned Istanbul and stones between harbourpassages, tulipterraces were placed inthepool.Tulip patterned stepping Maiden tower andminiature green elements earth pool whichsymbolized theBosphorus. Aminiature inspiredfloor byTurkish motifstookvisitors tothe themed entrance wall. Themainpathcoated witha terrace were semi-restrained with children and floral pool, rose-patterned andwooden floors tulips square formed mainentrance, thetulippatterned proportioned totheoriginalstructure and size. At the presented tothevisitors’appreciation while landmarks of Istanbul wereThe most important historical elementsandcultural nature. Konya Metropolitan Municipality İstanbul Metropolitan Municipality EXPO FINALREPORT Environmentalist Generations are İstanbul Garden

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Participants Participants Participants Participants in theexhibition withoutdoorgardens. aplatformforuniversitiesEXPO 2016Antalyaoffered topromote themselves andtheirviewsongreen solutionstotheworld. 4universities listed below participated 60 University Gardens EXPO FINALREPORT Toys Craftsman Garden Koala FleurAntalya of Burdur Par Atatürk cipant Name Landscape Faculty of Crescent Konya Süleyman Landscape Keykubat Burdur Par Süleyman cipant Name tackling environmental problems. Turkey were chosen by a jury to be exhibited. These projects innovative offered green methods for agriculture, organic farming, bio-technology, sustainability and display theirinnovative projects related tothethemeand sub-themesofEXPO2016Antalya. Withinthescopeofacompetition,35out521projects from allover Urban BestPractices located atthefoyerarea oftheindoorexhibitions tocitiesandgovernmental gave anopportunity andnon-governmental organizations to Urban BestPractices *: Multipleprojects 15* 5 4 3 2 1 No. 22 21 20 19 18 17 16* 14 13 12* 11 10 9 8 7* 6

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Participants Participants Participants Participants 62 production from medicinal andaromatic plantsandhow bananafibres are designs. beingused indifferent using traditional methods. Withinthisscope, visitorscouldsee thetraditional ways ofcocoonandsilkproduction onmulberrytrees, olive oilproduction, oil This exhibition zonedisplayed how plantsare processed andtransformed tobasicproducts andre-used, aswell ashow plantsare turned intofoodandmedicine Industrial PlantsZone EXPO FINALREPORT Content Workshop Copper Content enriched thecultural aspect oftheexhibition andcontributed toawiderinternationalcooperation. In linewiththethemeandsub-themesofEXPO, alsoorganized internationalparticipants 99special events incooperation withtheOrganizer. Theseevents Agency fornationaldaycelebrations were highlyappreciated bytheparticipants. 26 NationalDayprogramswere participants carried outsuccessfullywhere ofofficial cultural visitorsenjoyed different flavours. Thestrong ofEXPO support and representatives ofinternationalorganizations. delegations,to host167highforeign official including27ministers, 17 deputyministers, undersecretaries anddeputyundersecretaries as well as66ambassadors The President oftheTurkish Republic, thePrimeMinister, aswell asseveral Turkish andForeign Ministers visited theSite. EXPO2016Antalyaalsohadtheprivilege Official VisitsandNationalDays Official 12.5.2016 12.5.2016 15.5.2016 1.5.2016 28.4.2016 Name / EXPO FINALREPORT Date 63

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Official Visits and National Days Official Visits and National Days Official Visits and National Days Official Visits and National Days 68 EXPO FINALREPORT 26.10.2016 28.10.2016 Name / Date College of Commissioners General / Steering Committee / Steering of Commissioners General College

College of Commissioners General / Steering Committee

The College of Commissioners General of Sections , , Kenya, Mexico, Senegal, Sierra The Commissioner General of EXPO 2016 Antalya, had a meeting on the 5th of April 2016 with the Leone, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Tanzania, Ambassador Erdoğan Kök was present in all attendance of 92 representatives from 42 official , UK and Yemen. The Commissioner meetings. The progress of the EXPO was discussed participants. The Organizer gave information General of Italy was elected as the Chair and and specific issues raised by the members were concerning the participation process and 15 Commissioners General of Senegal and Great taken up and duly resolved. Steering Committee members, representing all Britain were elected as Vice Chairs of the The solidarity and cooperation shown by the continents participating in EXPO 2016 Antalya Committee. distinguished members of the Committee were were elected at this meeting. In line with the BIE rules and regulations, three remarkable throughout the EXPO, especially during Elected Steering Committee members were the Steering Committee meetings were held on the 5th the meeting on the 16th of July 2016, a day after Commissioners General of Bangladesh, Comoros, of April, 16th of July and the 15th of October 2016. the failed coup attempt in Turkey.

EXPO FINAL REPORT 69 / Steering of Commissioners General College International Competitions

The international competitions were held in line with the Regulations and Guidelines for Horticultural Exhibitions of the International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH) and Special Regulation No.14 of EXPO 2016 Antalya.

Competitions were organized in 3 groups; 1. AIPH Prizes: Green City, Outdoor and Indoor Gardens 2. EXPO 2016 Antalya Theme Prizes: Country Gardens, Municipality Gardens, Antalya County Gardens, University Gardens, Institutional Gardens and EXPO 2016 Antalya Special Prizes 3. Product Competitions: 20 categories

The Honorary Jury comprised of 9 persons and was chaired by the AIPH Secretary General Mr. Tim Briercliffe. The AIPH proposed 5 jury members, who were approved by EXPO 2016 Antalya. BIE was

International Competitions represented by the Secretary General Mr. Vicente Loscertales and professors from 3 universities (Akdeniz, Atatürk and Ankara Universities) contributed to the competitions as Honorary Jury members.

AIPH Prizes and the EXPO 2016 Antalya Theme Prizes (Outdoor and Indoor Country Gardens, Municipality Gardens, Antalya County Municipalities and University Gardens) were evaluated by the honorary jury. Three evaluations took place on the 21st of April, 12th-13th of July and 14th-15th of July and on the 27th-28th October 2016 respectively. The award ceremony was held with the attendance of the Minister of Food, Agriculture and Livestock, Antalya Governor, Antalya Metropolitan Mayor, as well as Honorary Jury members and representatives of international and national participants on the 29th of October in EXPO 2016 Antalya Congress Centre. The gold, silver and bronze winners received a certificate and a trophy. 10 prizes related to hospitality, cultural promotion, sustainability, history, biodiversity, educative garden, innovative outdoor and indoor gardens, social responsibility and indoor garden exhibition were awarded to international and national participants under EXPO 2016 Antalya Special Prizes category.

Product competitions were held in 10 categories and evaluated in May, June and July by different expert groups comprised of 3 juries. Two award ceremonies were held on the 29th of July at the Congress Centre and on the 28th of October at the Japan Indoor garden. The gold, silver and bronze winners received a certificate and a medal. The Competition Manual and a list of award winners are attached as Appendix I and Appendix II.

International Competitions 70 EXPO FINAL REPORT Conferences / Workshops / Business to Business

EXPO 2016 Antalya provided important opportunities to businessmen, academicians, diplomats and experts to establish networks. In this regard, 110 conferences, seminars, B2B meetings and workshops held in the EXPO Site. They offered a platform to the horticultural and tourism sectors, universities, participants and Conferences / Workshops / Business to / Workshops Conferences visitors to discuss, exchange views and share knowledge along the theme and sub-themes of EXPO 2016 Antalya. These activities supported the aims to increase environmental awareness by communication and international cooperation.

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No prominent security incidents or medical emergencies were registered during the exhibition. The transport capacities on the site were usually sufficient; queues and waiting times have been registered in the early evening during the peak days only. The complex irrigation system worked smoothly, although it was a challenge during the first period of the EXPO. The operations of EXPO 2016 Antalya covered the following services: Facility Management • Traffic Management • Parking • Security • Medical Service

Operations • Accreditation • Cleaning • Waste Management • Landscape Maintenance • Technical Services • Energy / Water • Facility Services • Participant Services Hospitality • Personnel and Training • Corporate Clothing • Ticketing • Access Control • Visitor Information & Services • Wi-Fi and online services • Crowd Management • Food & Beverage • Retail, Souvenirs • On-site Transportation / Visitor Mobility • International Relations & Protocol • Media Services

Operations 78 EXPO FINAL REPORT Marketing, Communication and Ticketing

Communıcation Strategy

The marketing and communication strategy was established around three phases. Public surveys have been conducted prior to each phase to define the strategies. The communication objectives were: At Local and National Level: • informing the people about EXPO 2016 Antalya and what it is offering • involving the people of Antalya for their support • encouraging people to visit the EXPO • inviting cities, companies, organisations to participate in the EXPO At International Level: • introducing Turkey, Antalya and EXPO 2016 Antalya to the international target groups (visitors, resellers, tour operators) • inviting countries, international organisations and the horticultural sector to participate in EXPO 2016 Antalya Communication and Ticketing Marketing, Pre-Campain Activities • A survey before defining the initial advertising strategy in January 2015 • Mascots and Jingle introduction • A road show to test the EXPO perception in and around Antalya region • Promotion of the EXPO 2016 Antalya symbol flower Peonia turcica P.H.Davis & Cullen Communication Phase 1 The first phase of the communication campaign activities were as follows: • The ‘Flowers and Children – A Green Life for Future Generations’ theme and philosophy was emphasized to raise awareness. • Local, national and international advertising campaigns were organized between 01 - 31 July 2015. • In Antalya: TV, newspaper, magazine and outdoor advertisements • In Turkey: TV, radio, magazine, outdoor and internet advertisements • Abroad: Airports • Constant communication started on national and local digital channels • Local, national and international promotion activities were organized Communication Phase 2 The second phase of the communication campaign activities were as follows: • Advertising – A Mass Media Approach for Promotion - In Antalya: TV, newspaper, magazine, internet and outdoor advertisements,

EXPO FINAL REPORT 79 Marketing, Communication and Ticketing Marketing, - In Turkey: TV, radio, magazine, newspaper, outdoor and internet advertisements, - International: digital channels • Museums and archaeological sites - EXPO 2016 Antalya brochures in four languages (Turkish, English, German and Russian) were placed in most visited archaeological sites and museums of Turkey. Marketing, Communication and Ticketing Marketing, • Public Relations - Local, national and international public relations activities covering: - Schools - Hotels around Antalya - Art Exhibitions - Science, art, flower and youth festivals - Disabled children - Biodiversity Day, World Environment Day, - Art, composition, poem and photo competitions - Diplomatic Missions - Inviting volunteers - Special activities for kids in shopping malls - Celebrities (e.g.: G20 tree planting day) - Media: Journalists from 20 leading media organizations of Turkey visited the EXPO site. Communication Phase 3 The main objectives the third phase: • Communication campaign concept focused on structural elements of the area, events and ticket sales. • Media broadcasts continued in three main communication channels: - Television (National & International) - Outdoor (National & International) - Internet (National & International) Social Media Views on Social Media 268.500.000 EXPO 2016 Antalya Facebook 212,678 likes EXPO 2016 Antalya Instagram 24,085 followers EXPO 2016 Antalya Twitter 49,279 followers

Marketing, Communication and Ticketing Marketing, 80 EXPO FINAL REPORT Making Of

Within the framework of EXPO 2016 Antalya objectives, various activities were organized at local, national and international levels for different target groups. All events, organizations and projects were planned in line with the theme and sub-themes to increase environmental awareness. Kids were directed to live new experiences in all communication activities. International Projects Marketing, Communication and Ticketing Marketing, Garden Design Competition The International Garden Design Competition with the motto of “Flower of Life” was held in cooperation with Akdeniz University and Le Notre Institute. 34 projects from 19 countries were evaluated by the international jury. The “Be Bee the Pavilion“(Zuzanna Banaś & Irene Jackson Gil, Germany) received the first prize. G20 Tree Planting The spouses of the leaders attending to the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Antalya visited the EXPO Site to plant trees in November 2015. The Sun Trip 25 cyclists from 14 countries raced between and Antalya with bicycles powered by solar energy. EXPO 2016 Antalya contributed to the race as a partner. National Projects Celebrity Forest 73 famous music bands, artists and sportsmen from Turkey and around the world planted trees in the EXPO 2016 Antalya Celebrity Forest. 23 April 2015-Children’s Day Celebrations 23rd of April is celebrated as the National Sovereignty and Children’s Day in Turkey. TRT, the state TV channel of Turkey invites children from all over the world to celebrate it. In 2015, TRT and EXPO Agency coordinated this important 10 day international event together with the participation of 20.000 people. 1000 EXPO 2016 Antalya volunteers took part in this organization. Poem, Composition and Painting Competition The competition was organized in cooperation with the Ministry of Education under the theme of “A Green Life for Future Generations”. Approximately 10.000 secondary and high schools students from 81 cities participated in the competition. The award ceremony was held at the Children’s Day Festival on the 23rd of April, 2015.

EXPO FINAL REPORT 81 Marketing, Communication and Ticketing Marketing, Photography Contest The contest with the theme “Flowers and Children” was organized between May and August, 2015. 374 photographers took part in the contest with 1155 photographs. The award ceremony was held in August, 2015. Ethnobotany Project “Ethnobotany Project: Anatolian Plants in EXPO 2016 Antalya” was coordinated with the Ministry of Education and Bilfen Schools. High school students from all regions of Turkey were invited to participate in the project. Students collected endemic plants under the guidance of elderly people and dried them according to herbarium procedures. The aim of the project was to draw attention to the rich plant biodiversity of Anatolia and to transfer this legacy to next generations. A jury consisted of academicians from several universities evaluated the collected ethnobotany herbariums. They were exhibited in EXPO 2016 Antalya after the award ceremony. Road Show A road show promoted EXPO 2016 Antalya between the 18th of May and the 18th of June 2015 in Antalya and neighbouring cities. During the road show 40.000 promotion materials were distributed to 150.000 people, different performances were Marketing, Communication and Ticketing Marketing, organized. “Ecos’ Garden” Cartoon Series The series were created to emphasize the protection of biodiversity and the balance of nature to children by different bugs travelling in the EXPO Site. 13 episodes were aired at TRT. Local Projects World Environment Day Celebrations with Eco- Schools’ Students EXPO 2016 Antalya Agency organized a series of events with the students of Antalya Eco – Schools (the largest sustainable schools programme in the world, operated by the Foundation for Environmental Education) to celebrate World Environment Day in 2015. The project aimed at raising public awareness about conservation of environment, reducing the overuse of natural resources, reusing and recycling. 800 students, 100 teachers and 600 invitees participated in the celebration of World Environment Day. The event was shared on the website of UNEP with the title “UNEP World Environment Day 2015”. Communities in Bloom Project Communities in Bloom is a Canadian non-profit organization committed to fostering civic pride, environmental responsibility and beautification through community involvement and the challenge of a national program, with focus on enhancing green spaces in communities. With the cooperation of Antalya Governorate, Antalya Metropolitan Municipality and other stakeholders, the city of Antalya participated in the international competition with the “Antalya in Bloom” Project. The aim of project was to beautify the project area in the Old Town and to

Marketing, Communication and Ticketing Marketing, 82 EXPO FINAL REPORT contribute to the city branding of Antalya as a green city. The project won the top five bloom golden Communication and Ticketing Marketing, award at the international challenge in 2015. Volunteers’ Activities The volunteers program of EXPO 2016 Antalya aimed to offer a chance to be part of this unique event by welcoming and supporting visitors and participants. 13.497 volunteers participated in the program. Volunteers took part in all events and organizations before and during the exhibition. World Biological Diversity Day (22 May 2015) / Biodiversity Safari University students and public/private sector organizations participated in the Safari to Hisarçandır Village/Sarıçınar Area where EXPO 2016 Antalya’s endemic symbol flower Peonica turcica P.H.Davis & Cullen can be largely found. The participants were informed about the peony, biodiversity and endemic species. The event was covered in local and national newspapers and was shared on the website of “Convention on Biological Diversity”. https://www. cbd.int/idb/2015/celebrations/tr/ Flower Festivals Antalya Flower Festival is organized in the city by the Ornamental Plants and Products Exporters Union and other institutions and organizations annually. EXPO 2016 Antalya Agency was one of the stakeholders in 2014, 2015 and 2016. The festival was called “EXPO 2016 Antalya Flower Festival” and created a platform to promote EXPO 2016 Antalya. The EXPO 2016 Antalya from A Child’s Eyes Project Inspired by drawings of children from Antalya on the theme and subthemes of EXPO 2016 Antalya, 14 sculptures were created by artists from Antalya and some drawings are printed on promotional materials.

EXPO FINAL REPORT 83 Communication and Ticketing Marketing, Ticketing / Visitor Statistics

Approximately 4.700.000 people visited EXPO 2016 Antalya. The visit of children with 33%, is considered quite high and reflects the success of the main theme. The 29% foreign visitors indicates the high level of tourists visiting Antalya.

Visitors 4.693.571 Turkish Visitors %71 Foreign Visitors %29

Kids (0-13 Ages) %33 Adult (14-64 Ages) %64 Disabled %03

Top Visited: August, September, October Top Weekdays: Saturday, Sunday

International Visitors Germany %47 Russia %22 Ukraine %11 The Netherlands %09

Marketing, Communication and Ticketing Marketing, UK %08 Sweden %02 Others %01

Ticket Sales Main Gate %58 Online %10 Group %32

Ticket Types Seasonal Cards %08 Daily Tickets %92

Marketing, Communication and Ticketing Marketing, 84 EXPO FINAL REPORT Sponsoring / Partner

EXPO 2016 Antalya was supported by 3 main sponsors, 3 co-sponsors and 4 supporting sponsors. The main sponsors of EXPO 2016 Antalya were: “Turkish Airlines”, “Turkcell” and daily “Sabah”. The co-sponsors were Procter & Gamble, Gübretaş and Torku. The supporting sponsors were Baytom, Tetra Pak, Allianz Assistance and Tarsim. Certain facilities at EXPO 2016 Antalya have been named after the main and co-sponsors such as: Turkish Airlines Children’s Science and Technology Center, Turkcell Tower, Sabah Peony Terrace, Gübretaş Agriculture and Biodiversity Museum and Torku Children’s Island. The main sponsors’ logo were incorporated to all media that were advertising EXPO 2016 Antalya. Sponsoring / Partner

EXPO FINAL REPORT 85 Sponsoring / Partner Infrastructure Projects in Antalya

Significant infrastructure projects have been realized in Antalya for supporting EXPO 2016 Antalya and improving accessibility of visitors to the EXPO Site.

The reconstruction of the 30km road between Antalya City Centre and Belek district improved the traffic infrastructure of the city by reducing the travel time between Antalya City Centre and Antalya Airport as well as the EXPO Site where 35.000 vehicles pass per day. Moreover, 11 interchanges were constructed on the way from city centre to EXPO and beyond.

A 10.5km double lane road between the EXPO Site and Kundu district and has also been constructed with two bridges. The 18.7 km tramline between Antalya City Centre and the Exhibition Area brought a major solution to the transportation problems among Antalya City Centre, Antalya International Airport, Aksu district and the EXPO Site. In the long run it will have positive impacts on the economic development of Aksu and the Infrastructure Projects in Antalya Projects Infrastructure area between Aksu and Antalya.

The 14km sewage system of Aksu region between the EXPO Site and Lara-Kundu districts improved the infrastructure of the region.

Aksu and Tehnelli rivers on the eastern and western sides of the EXPO Site were improved by the State Hydraulic Works Directorate to prevent flooding on the EXPO Site and in the region. This project is important for the water management and increasing productivity of agricultural lands in the region.

Finally various green spaces of Antalya have been improved, such as the Antalya in Bloom project in the Old Town, where also the inhabitants contributed to the realization and sustainability of the project.

Infrastructure Projects in Antalya Projects Infrastructure 86 EXPO FINAL REPORT Benefits and Legacy of EXPO 2016 Antalya

International Relations National days and special events of participating countries, as well as high level official visits to EXPO 2016 Antalya played an important role in strengthening bilateral relations and expanding international cooperation.

EXPO 2016 Antalya offered new opportunities for the participant countries to promote their culture to share their experiences and present solutions within the framework of EXPO themes and sub-themes. The visitors enjoyed different cultural flavours and exhibitions. Regional Development EXPO 2016 Antalya made many regional development projects in tourism, infrastructure and transportation possible. New green spaces, sewage system, improvement of two rivers, roads, bridges and flyover junctions as well as the new light rail system improved the infrastructure of Antalya substantially. Expo Site EXPO Site was constructed as a permanent area. The Congress Centre, Biodiversity and Agriculture Museum, Turkey Biodiversity Theme Trail, Kids Science and Technology Centre may serve as a basis for the future development of the horticultural/agricultural sector and for education of children and students. Moreover, the EXPO Site with Mosaiculture plant sculptures, the international gardens donated to Turkey and other facilities will remain available to both local and foreign visitors as a recreational area. Horticultural Sector The exhibition showed the potential of the Turkish horticultural sector to the world for future development and international cooperation. Representatives of the horticultural sector had the opportunity to increase business contacts.

Turkish Biodiversity Benefits and of EXPO 2016 Antalya Legacy EXPO 2016 Antalya displayed the richness of Turkey’s biodiversity directly with theme gardens and Turkey Biodiversity Theme Trail and emphasized the necessity to protect it by creating a wetland ecosystem in the EXPO Lake.

In addition to aquatic plants, along with 11 fish species, several species of frog, turtle and other animals were put there. 4 out of 11 fish species were endemic to Antalya. One endemic fish species is put on the “Red List of Threatened Species” of International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). This wetland ecosystem is a legacy that will draw attention of future visitors to the conservation of biodiversity and sustainability.

Moreover the “EXPO 2016 Antalya, Antalya Endemic and Rare Flowers” project resulted in the discovery of 1 new endemic species to Turkey “Dianthus multiflorus Deniz&Aykurt”, and the “Antalya Endemic and Rare Flowers” book including 333 flowers that also promotes 33 archaeological and ecologic regions of Antalya. 2 more new species were discovered within the scope of the “Using Plants from the Nature” project (“Cephalaria anamurensis” and “Verbascum nihatgoekyigitii Karavel. & Çıngay”). Future International Horticultural Exhibitions in Turkey EXPO 2016 Antalya formed an example for other cities to host an International Horticultural Exhibition. Antalya Declaration and New-born Forests Initiative Antalya Declaration was prepared in consultation with participating countries and aims for increasing environmental awareness and conveying it to young generations. Relevant Turkish authorities decided to expand the project called “Planting a Tree for Every New-born Baby”. Moreover, the facilities of EXPO 2016 Antalya shall be used in the future by academicians, horticultural sector and relevant international bodies as an international technology and training centre for raising environmental awareness and forming a discussion platform for agricultural problems, as well as promoting international cooperation and solidarity. A copy of the Declaration is attached as Appendix III.

EXPO FINAL REPORT 87 Benefits and of EXPO 2016 Antalya Legacy Timeline 31 December 2008 With the support of Undersecretariat of Foreign Trade, Central Anatolian Ornamental Plants and Products EXPOrters Union (OAİB) became a member of the AIPH and applied to host an A1 category international horticultural exhibition in 2016 in Antalya. OAİB made a strong campaign for the AIPH approval throughout the AIPH meetings.

3-8 October 2010 AIPH approved the application at the 62th AIPH Annual Congress in Suncheon, Republic of Korea.

25 February 2011 Prime Ministry assigned the Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Livestock as the coordinating body to organize EXPO 2016 Antalya.

7 March 2011 The current EXPO Site was approved by the AIPH through an official letter, followed by the visit of Timeline an AIPH delegation for inspection of alternative areas.

7 April 2011 Prime Minister of the Republic of Turkey sent a letter of guarantee to BIE Secretary General.

22-23 November 2011 EXPO 2016 Antalya was registered by the BIE on the 151th BIE General Assembly and the BIE flag was handed over to the (former) Minister of Food, Agriculture and Livestock.

10 November 2012 EXPO 2016 Antalya law passed from the Turkish Parliament and was published on the Official Gazette.

10 November 2012 EXPO 2016 Antalya Agency was established under the Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Livestock.

August 2013 Starting construction on EXPO site

April 2015 Appointment of EXPO 2016 Antalya Commissioner General December 2015 Starting construction by participants

12 January 2016 EXPO 2016 Antalya project was taken under the auspices of the Presidency of the Republic of Turkey

5 April 2016 International Participants’ Meeting

5 April 2016 Steering Committee Constituent Meeting

21 April 2016 1st Honorary Jury Evaluation for the International Competitions

22 April 2016 EXPO 2016 Antalya Official Opening Ceremony

23 April 2016 (Children’s Day) Opening to public

12-15 July 2016 2nd Honorary Jury Evaluation for the International Competitions

16 July 2016 2nd Steering Committee Meeting

27-28 October 2016 3rd Honorary Jury Evaluation for the International Competitions

29 October 2016 International Competitions Awards Ceremony

30 October 2016 Closing Ceremony-Last day of EXPO 2016 Antalya

November 2016 Final Site Inspection BIE

December 2016 Final Site Inspection AIPH

Timeline 88 EXPO FINAL REPORT Conclusion

EXPO 2016 Antalya was the first EXPO in Turkey and therefore its preparation and operational phrases all together was a unique experience for all the relevant public and private institutions. The EXPO Site itself was found very successful and impressive by all international and national authorities. Overall, visitors were satisfied with the EXPO site and enjoyed visiting and benefited a large scale of cultural, social and economic programs. Especially families with children enjoyed a wide variety of facilities and playgrounds made for kids. Children had the opportunity to interact, experience and communicate about nature and environment while having fun. For adults, the cultural programs like concerts of famous stars became an unforgettable memory.

Horticultural EXPOs aim at sharing innovations, looking for solutions to common problems and training people. They also create an EXPO family where countries promote and exchange their cultures, taste rich and different flavours, attend social events and expand business relations. National days, opening and closing ceremonies and special events of the international participants also contributed in strengthening bilateral and international relations. EXPO 2016 Antalya therefore succeeded to form and EXPO family.

EXPO 2016 Antalya offered an international platform for knowledge exchange, sharing experiences, raising the important issues related to the agricultural and horticultural sectors with international and national participants.

Exhibitions and activities focused on the theme and sub-themes of the EXPO contributed significantly to increase environmental awareness among the visitors.

As it was planned as a permanent area, the EXPO Site and the developed infrastructure will have a long-term positive impact on the city and region. The Expo Site will remain Conclusion as a popular destination for the citizens and tourists. In the future, the developed facilities can be used for different events, knowledge exchange, training and education. Moreover, the developed international connections will remain for many years and support the future development of the Turkish Horticultural Sector.

At the end of EXPO 2016 Antalya a joint declaration was issued. EXPO 2016 Antalya Declaration voiced the common concerns and future undertakings of the participants on the specific issues related with the theme and sub-themes of the EXPO.

Thanks to EXPO, the transport infrastructure of Antalya was substantially improved with a long term positive impact on the future development of Antalya. Antalya became greener, more accessible and more attractive. Furthermore, the EXPO increased the positive awareness and city branding of Antalya at national and international level through the promotional activities and visibility on social media.

Finally, EXPO 2016 Antalya provided a substantial contribution for the future development of Antalya and the Turkish Horticultural Sector as well as the consolidation of the international relations. Millions of visitors enjoyed the exhibitions and events while experiencing EXPO 2016 Antalya under the excellent hospitality of Turkish people and the organizers.

EXPO FINAL REPORT 89 Conclusion Acknowledgements

Acknowledgements

EXPO 2016 Antalya consumed a huge amount of work, research, planning and dedication. Implementation of this important project would not have been possible without the support of many individuals and organizations, as well as residents of Antalya city to whom we extend our sincere gratitude. We are grateful to H.E. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, the President of the Republic of Turkey, for his outstanding support to EXPO 2016 Antalya throughout this important event and for announcing the EXPO 2016 Antalya among the projects under the auspices fo the Presidency. We are also grateful to H.E. Mr. Binali Yıldırım, Prime Minister of the Republic of Turkey and all members of the Turkish Council of Ministers and previous Governments of the Republic of Turkey for their strong and valuable support to EXPO. Our special thanks go to the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) and the International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH) for their continuous assistance and support. We are thankful to all governments, private sector organizations and NGOs who took part actively in this important event. We are grateful to the national horticultural sector, mainly our partner the Central Anatolian Exporters Association (OAİB) for their valuable support on every stage of the EXPO. We are thankful to: • Board Members of EXPO 2016 Antalya • All government bodies • EXPO 2016 Antalya City Council • Governorship of Antalya • Antalya Metropolitan Municipality • Other Municipalities • Universities • Institutions and companies • Sponsors • Contractors and their staff • Consultants • Volunteers Last but not least, we owe a big thank to the dedicated staff members of the EXPO 2016 Antalya Agency.

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Prize Name Prize Category Winners Outdoor & Indoor People's Republic of China AIPH Prizes Garden Green City Republic of Korea Gold: Azerbaijan,People's Republic of China, Germany, Republic of Korea, Qatar, Thailand

Outdoor Gardens Silver: Hungary, Italy, Japan, , the Netherlands Bronze: , India, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Turkmenistan Appendix Gold: Japan Indoor Gardens Silver: Singapore

Governorship / Silver: Antalya Metropolitan Municipality Municipality Gardens Bronze: Burdur Governorship

Antalya County Silver: Alanya Municipality

Gold: Akdeniz University University Gardens Silver: Atatürk University Bronze: Karadeniz Technical University Gold: Antalya Chamber of Commerce and Industry Silver: Regional Directorate of Antalya Organized Industrial Zone EXPO 2016 Antalya Theme Prizes Ankara Metropolitan Municipality Hospitality: Antalya Metropolitan Municipality, Kepez Municipality, Qatar, Urfa Metropolitan History: Erzurum Garden, Hatay Metropolitan Municipality,

Biodiversity: West Mediterranean Agricultural

Special Prizes Sustainability: Burdur Metropolitan Municipality,

Alanya Municipality, Esenler Municipality "Children's Street", General Directorate of Highways, Konya Garden

AIPH Garden Rijk Zwaan Social Responsibility Prize: Russian Culture and Art

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EXPO 2016 Antalya Declaration PREFACE 30 OCTOBER 2016

Appendix EXPO 2016 Antalya Declaration (Antalya Declaration) is a joint declaration about the “A1 Category International Horticultural Exhibition EXPO 2016 Antalya” which took place in Antalya/Turkey between 23 April- 30 October 2016 with the participation of 58 official and non-official participants. All participants, relevant governments and organizations strongly valued and supported EXPO 2016 Antalya.

ANTALYA DECLARATION

Organized under the auspices of the Presidency of the Republic of Turkey, under the recognition of the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) and under the registration of the International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH); EXPO 2016 Antalya with the main theme “Flowers and Children”, offered a unique cultural and visual experience to all visitors during six months. Under the philosophy “A Green World for Future Generations”, many activities were realized to convey the love of nature to next generations. Recalling the principles put forth in the international law, especially the Paris Agreement adopted in 2015 with regard to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and the themes of EXPO 2016 Antalya, have drawn attention to top global issues such as green cities, sustainability and conserving biodiversity. Agriculture and horticulture, gained a new momentum in EXPO 2016 Antalya with the strong support and cooperation of participants. All over the world, less plant varieties are being planted and together with climate change, it does not only jeopardize biodiversity but also food security. EXPO 2016 Antalya viewed the evaluation of cultivated plants and biodiversity from a broad perspective and emphasized the important relationship between mankind and plant diversity. EXPO 2016 Antalya underlined that humanity can only create best living conditions through a healthy environment, nature-friendly production, sustainability and sharing.

LEGACY

1. The beautiful gardens built by participants are an important green and cultural heritage for Turkey. 2. EXPO 2016 Antalya aims to raise environmental awareness and convey it to the next generations. In this context it introduces Newborn Forests Project. With this project a tree shall be planted for every single newborn baby in all cities of Turkey. Newborn Forests Project which is already implemented by some municipalities, private and public institutions in Turkey will be expanded. And this project is expected to be adopted by the other countries. By planting these trees in line with the geographic and climatic conditions of every region: - The sense of belonging of individuals to the region they live in will further develop - The cities will gain new green areas - Green consciousness will increase in the next generations - Will contribute significantly to the protection biodiversity

FUTURE

All participants, in the light of EXPO 2016 Antalya sub-themes History, Biodiversity, Sustainability and Green Cities declare the following: • Nature is inherited right of our children. It is impossible for us to think man apart from nature. The first aim should be “Man in Nature” in harmony with nature. • The protection of biodiversity and natural environment should be the priority of all countries. • The cities should have as much green areas as possible and people should pay respect to nature in terms of both recycling and the use of renewable energy. • Participants welcome the decision of Turkey to host international biennial conferences to be held in Antalya within the framework of the EXPO 2016 Antalya theme and sub- themes. • Participants welcome the decision of Turkish authorities to use EXPO 2016 Antalya facilities as an international technology and training center for relevant sectors and to educate children, for raising environmental awareness and forming a discussion platform for agricultural problems as well as promoting international cooperation and solidarity.

CONCLUSION

“Children” and “Nature” together stand for the “Future of Mankind”. Despite all the adverse developments and threats in the World, we shall give the utmost importance to these vital assets and we shall continue to be hopeful for the future of our planet by sharing our knowledge and experience in a wider cooperation.

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