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Outdoor scenes Jazz up expo evenings
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More than 1-and-a-half million people have visited the 2010 World Expo in its first two weeks of operations. Most are stopping by during daytime hours. But night sessions offer a magically different view on one hand, it's serene under the majestic silhouettes of national pavilions yet on the other, it's unmistakably alive with stage shows scattered across seven public squares. While checking out some of these evening events, our reporter Zhang Nini observed a sense of fresh energy surging throughout the fairgrounds.
Zhang Nini, CCTV Reporter, said, "Strolling around the Expo Park at night, visitors will discover another side of the world's largest fair. The pavilions are outlined with colorful lighting, the lines are much shorter, and the air is considerably cooler. In addition, more than 20 live shows keep the mood upbeat from six to ten every evening."
French pianist Philippe Bianconi fills the square with life and poetry ... playing classical pieces from Chopin, Ravel, and Liszt. The artist believes music can bridge gaps between different audiences.
Meanwhile, the tempo is speeding up on the other side of the Expo Park, as South Korea's Black Drum Band sets the night ablaze with an incendiary performance. Combining rock and roll, hip hop, and traditional drumming, the 28-member crew's passion and vigor send the crowd into a jubilant frenzy.
Visitor, World Expo Park, said, "The performance is so dramatic and contagious."
With so many assorted offerings heating up the World Expo's evenings, the bubbly spirit seems to be shared by all.
