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100 frequently asked questions about Expo Zaragoza 2008

Expo Zaragoza 2008

1. What is an International Exposition?

It is a meeting place for countries and cultures, where visitors can find out about ideas, resources, projects and experiences that are exhibited by countries, civilian organisations and different international organistions.

2. What's the difference between an International Exposition and a Universal Exposition?

Unlike universal expositions, international expositions based around a theme. The theme of Zaragoza's international exposition is "Water and Sustainable Development". Its statistics are: A site area of 25 hectares and a three month running period. The countries' pavilions are built by the organisation.
International and Universal Expositions are held alternately. The Expo Zaragoza 2008 International Exposition will be held inbetween the Universal Exhibitions of Aichi (Japan) 2005 and Shanghai (China) 2010.

3. What is the B.I.E.?

It is the acronym of Bureau International des Expositions (International Exhibitions Bureau) the body that awarded Spain with the the organisation of Expo Zaragoza 2008.
It is based in Paris and regulates the International Exhibitions of a non-commercial nature with a duration over three weeks, which are officially organised by a nation which issues invitations to other nations through diplomatic channels.

4. What is Expoagua Zaragoza 2008?

The Spanish Government is in charge of carrying out the Expo 2008. The state company, 'Expoagua Zaragoza 2008 S.A.' was created in February 2005 with the aim of managing, promoting, organising and operating the Zaragoza 2008 International Exposition. The company is owned by the Spanish State (who own 70% of the shares), the Government of Aragon (15%) and the Zaragoza City Council (15%).

5. Why was it decided to hold the Exposition between 14th June and 14th September 2008?

Three months (in this case 93 days) is the maximum duration allowed by the B.I.E regulations for International Expositions. Furthermore, the summer in when most Spaniards and visitors take their holidays. These are also the days with most hours of daylight. The opening and closing ceremonies will coincide with the changes of seasons.

6. Will it be very hot during the day?

The Expo 2008 site is equipped to face up to the high summer temperatures in Zaragoza. A pleasant temperature inside the site will be aided by the use of special building coverings and modern parasols. The pavilions have air conditioning.

7. What are the Exposition opening times?

The site will be open to the public from 10:00h. to 03:00h. The pavilions will be open between 10:00h. and 22:00h. Expo Night opening hours will be from 22:00h to 03:00h.

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Water and Sustainable Development

8. Why is the theme "Water and Sustainable Development" interesting?

Water is the basic source of life on earth, taking care of it and managing it are two of the greatest challenges facing mankind today. This is a challenge that forces us to rethink our relationship with the environment and to develop new sustainable strategies to use and manage this resource.

9. Is the main theme "Water and Sustainable Development" divided into subthemes?

Yes, as this makes it easier to tackle such a wide theme. The four subthemes of Expo 2008 are: (1) Water, a unique resource, (2) Water for life, (3) Waterscapes, y (4) Shared Water, a resource linking different peoples.

10. How will the Expo 2008 develop the theme of "Water and Sustainable Development"?

Using expographic material in the pavilions and the thematic squares as designed by the organiser, the material of the participating countries' pavilions, the shows and the Water Tribune programme.

11. Are only experts allowed to participate in the Water Tribune?

No, there will be limited access seminars but there will also be sessions open to the public. The fundamental aim is to deliver the experts' messages to the general public and vice versa, in an open and clear manner To link the dialogue of the experts to the day-to-day lives of the citizens.

12. What are the aims of the Water Tribune?

Fundamentally, it has three main aims: (1) To encourage knowledge through forums and meetings; (2) to build the knowledge in a meaningful way: innovation for sustainability; (3) to spread the associated knowledge to demonstrative projects of good water management. That is why the Information and Communication Platform was created.

13. What activities will the Water Tribune perform during Expo 2008?

They will focus on three aspects: the "Thematic weeks" will begin on 22nd March 2008 (World Water Day). They will be monthly and will cover the main challenges regarding water: The "meetings" will bring together companies, citizens, NGOs and foundations to debate the subject from other points of view; the "Parallel Events" will be promoted by external entities but will be brought to the meeting. Finally, in the "Agora" the visitor will be able to interact daily with the experts invited to the Civic Initiatives Pavilion.

14. Is it true that the United Nations plans to open an office in Zaragoza to deal with the "Water and Sustainable Development" theme?

The United Nations decided that Zaragoza would be the headquarters of its International Secretariat for the Decade of Water (2005-2015), an effort bt multiple United Nations agencies to try to accelerate the solving of problems relating to the mangement of water resources in the world. The provisional location is teh Casa Soláns, in the Arrabal district, and the definitive one in a building joined to the International Exhibition 2008 site, in Ranillas avenue.

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Participants

15. What type of participants are there?

Countries, Autonomous Regions, international organisations, companies and citizens' organisations (NGOs, foundations etc.)

16. How many countries have confirmed their participation in Expo 2008 so far?

As of April 2007, 84 countries have confirmed their attendance (the first to confirm was San Vicente and the Granadinas)

17. How many participants are estimated for when Expo 2008 is inaugurated?

Over one hundred.

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Site and accesses

18. What is the Ranillas Meander.?

This is a river space located upstream from the urban section of the Ebro river in the city of Zaragoza. The agricultural space has become a green space, made up of 45 hectares of river bank woods, 80 hectares of an equipped urban park, canals and 25 hectares devoted to the Zaragoza 2008 International Exhibition site.

19. Why has this location been chosen for Expo 2008?.

It was chosen after an ideas competition in which other locations in the city of Zaragoza were considered. The Ranillas Meander was chosen due to its excellent location on the banks of the Ebro river, facing the Actur district, and due to its excellent travel connections and the fact that it's only 20 minutes walk from the old city centre.
Likewise, locating the Expo 2008 site in this area shows a decided commitment to social and functional revitalisation of the urban areas of the river banks in the city, its historical centre and the renovation of adjoining free spaces.

20. What are the numbers for the International Exhibition site?.

Area: 25 hectares (250,000 m²).
Total area (including accesses and adjoining areas): 34.5 hectares (345,000 m²).
Tallest building: Water Tower, which will be 78 metres tall.
Estimated visits: 6 million.
Maximum visitor capacity in the site: 96,000 visitors.
Maximum number of staff working on the site: 6,000 people.

21. Is it true that the Ranillas meander is a floodable area?, Could the Expo 2008 site be flooded?.

Most river spaces, as in this case, are susceptible to flooding depending on the rise in the river level. The International Exhibition site has been built on an elevated platform that protects it from floods for a period of over 100 years. Sectors of the Water Park may flood occasionally. The river bank wood may flood fairly regularly while the sectors that are further away will withstand rises in river level for much longer periods.

22. What are the main accesses to the International Exhibition site?.

The visitor may use three accesses: The Ebro Gate (located in Ranillas avenue where it meets Clara Campoamor street you will find the direct access from the Ebro River Banks Park and the walkway from the Los Angeles beach); The Water Tower Gate (located next to the bus park in Ronda del Rabal. From here you can enter the tower and the main area of the Expo 2008 site by means of a walkway over the Ronda del Rabal); Bridge Pavilion Gate (located on the right side of the Ebro, it will allow access to the site from the the La Almozara district and from the intermodal station).

23. Will there be enough parking spaces?

There will be two main carparks. One will be located next to the Ronda Norte de Zaragoza (Z-40) and the Autovia de Huesca and will have 4,500 spaces. The other will be located next to the Bridge Pavilion Gate and will have 5,500 spaces.

24. Will there be an urban public transport service with enough capacity and frequency?.

The Zaragoza Council, through the concessionary company for urban bus services, will have an express city bus line service that will connect the site with all the city's districts in less than 10 minutes.

25. Will there be convenient access on normal train and bus lines?.

As the intermodal station Zaragoza-Delicias is only 700 metres from the Exhibition site, this distance can easily be covered on foor, by cable car or by public transport.

26. Is it true that there will be a cable car system?

Yes It will cover the route between the intermodal station Zaragoza-Delicias and the Water Park carpark, next to the site access gate located at the base of the Water Tower. The journey, with impressive views, will cross the Ebro river, passing between the Third Millenium bridge and the Bridge Pavilion, going over the participants' pavilions and the Ronda del Rabal. It will be able to transport 2,600 people an hour.

27. Is it true that it will be possible to reach the Exhibition site by boat?.

Yes There will be a river transport line that will run between the jetty located next to the Ebro azud in the Vadorrey district and the Expo 2008 site, with an intermediate stop next to the Pilar Basilica. There will be five boats every half hour. This boats will operate with solar energy that they capture through panels in the roof. The two largest boats will have a capacity of 75 people. The three smallest boats will transport 24 people on each journey.

28. Will it be easy to reach the Expo 2008 site by bike?.

Yes, the entrance gates to the Expo 2008 site will be connected to the city's general bike lane network. In addition to the network initially planned in the city, the Ebro River Banksm the Imperial Canal and the Verde Oliver-Valdefierro Corridor will form a ring of lanes that will allow convenient and fast bicycle access to the site from a large part of the city of Zaragoza and the immediate surrounding area.

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Main sectors of the site

29. What are the fundamental sectors of the exhibition site?

The unique buildings (Bridge Pavilion, Water Tower, River Acuarium, and the Conference Centre).
The thematic squares (Extreme Water, Thirst, Oikos: Water and Energy, Cities on Water, and Shared Water).
The institutional pavilions (Aragon Pavilion and Spain Pavilion).
The participants' pavilions (countries, national and international institutions, Autonomous Regions and private companies).
The Civic Initiatives Pavilion, Faro )space for the NGOs).
The stages and animated balconies.

30. What will the Bridge Pavilion be like?

It is one of the three entrances to the Expo 2008 site and will house one of the main exhibitions (Water, unique resource). It is very stylised and based on the ends of the river and with a central island located in the river bed. It has a plaited shape, similar to a gladiolus that opens and closes like the elements of nature. The bridge pavilion goes from one side of the river to the other over some mounds that softly descend towards the river banks.

31. What will the Water Tower be like?

It will be one of the new visual and aesthetic milestones not only of the Expo 2008 site, but also of the city of Zaragoza. Its facade will be spectacular, shaped by a glass curtain wall. Transparent, solid and dynamic during the day. It will transform into a brightlighthouse during the night. You will be able to pass through the inside over ramps that will allow you top contemplate both the Expo 2008 site and the Water Park and the eastern face of the city of Zaragoza. The building consists of two differentiated areas: base and tower. The base has three floors, one of which is below ground and the other two, above ground level, will form the ground floor of the building. The base contains the Tower's shaft, which will be 70 meteres above ground level. In total, the building will be 78 meteres tall.
The building will house the "Water for life" exhibition.

32. What will the River Acuarium be like?

The Expo 2008 river aquarium will have all the typical characteristics of a latest generation installation with facilities for water purification, tanks for quarantine of fish or sophisticated systems that regulate the quality of the water, the temperature, the air or the lighting at all times. It will be the largest river aquaduct in the world.
With 1,600 sqaure metres accessible to the public and a 591 metere route divided over two floors, the aquarium boasts a total of 59 water tanks.

33. What will the Expo 2008 Conference Centre be like?

With a broken shaped exterior, it will have a roof with coloured tiles. It will be one of the most colourful buildings in the Expo. Inside its different modular and meeting rooms are as important or more so than the main hall with a capacity of 1,500 seats. Different cultural events and shows will be performed during Expo 2008, with it also being the venue for debates and lectures of the Water Tribune.

34. What form will the Expo 2008 theme squares take?

(1). ‘Oikos: water and energy" will consist of metallic materials and will have different devices for the reception (solar plates, small aerogenerators), transformation, storage and transport of energy.
(2). "Shared Water" will have two main levels connected by an escalator. one at ground level and the second one 15 metres high.
(3). "Cities on Water" will consist of two spiral ramps that will allow you to discover the exhibition, at the same time as you go up to the second level where is a view over the Ebro and Zaragoza.
(4) "Aquatic Inspirations" is an temporary auditorium next to the Bridge Pavilion, in which a show related with the theme, "Water and Sustainable Development" will be performed six times a day.
(5). ‘Thirst’ looks like a mountain of salt. It will be a recyclabe and temporary building.
(6). "Extreme Water" symbolizes on the outside the moment when a wave breaks on the beach. It will consist of materials of translucent blue shades that will generate on the inside the illusion of deep waters.

35. What will the participant pavilions be like?

The participants will be in different buildings in the Expo 2008 site:
The building parallel to Ranillas avaenue will house the exhibitions and restaurants of the Autonomous Regions, companies, international and national institutions.
The buildings parallel to the Ronda del Rabal will house the individual pavilions of some of the participating countries on two levels.
The five buildings that make up the south face of the Exhibition site, located between the above-mentioned buildings and the thematic squares, are collective pavilions that distribute the countries according to ecogeographical areas of the planet. Their faces will give homogeneity to the group by representing different landscape effects by means of lights, water sheets etc.

36. What will the shape of the Spain pavilion be?.

The design of the Spain Pavilion is inspired by the spaces and light of the black poplar plantations that are commom on the banks of the Ebro river. The building will consist of a large cover held up by a wood of pillars that form the access porch to the building.

37. What will the shape of the Aragon pavilion?.

The Aragon Pavilion is a piece with a plaited texture, with interweaving folds of glass and metal sheets, which imitates the appearance of traditional wicker baskets. On the inside, several supports/chimneys will serve at the same time as lighting systems and supports for the main hall and the pavilion's second level. These supports lean out of the cover, and with volume-skylight they simulate various coloured objects found in the building.

38. What will the Expo 2008 "Faro" Civic Initiative Pavilion be like?

It will contain the exhibits of a group of citizen associations (NGOs, foundations etc.). On the outside the pavilion looks like a clay container, 20m tall, made with natural materials, straw insulation and clay covering.

39. Where will the show stages and the animated balconies be located and what will they be like?

There will be numerous spaces where cultural activities and shows will take place:

• Conference Centre (with a capacity of 1,500 people).
• Amphiteatre (located next to the Ebro, for 6,500 people).
• Night show on the river with stands for 12,000 people.
• "Aquatic Inspirations" thematic square, with a capacity of 3,000 people.
• Three Animated Balconies, with 4, located on the second floor of the participants building.
• There will also be a procession and different entertainment activities performed in the public spaces of the Expo site.

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Expographic materials

40. What supports will be used for the material of the Zaragoza 2008 International Exhibition?

Through the exhibition spaces made by the organiser and partner institutions (three thematic pavilions, five thematic squares, three support pavilions, Spain Pavilion and Aragon Pavilion)., the shows and the Water Tribune.

41. What will the expographic material of the theme pavilions be like?

Based on rigurous scientific scripts, the exhibitions base their develoment on converting the material into emotion through a museum design full of creativity and fun for the visitor.
depending on who promotes them, there are several types of materials in the pavilions: those of the organising company itself and those of the participants.

42. What material will there be in the participating countries' pavilions?

The participation proposals are currently being validated. They all show different characteristics. The participants are sovereign and therefore in their exhibition space they can develop the general Expo 2008 theme, "Water and sustainable Development" however they consider is most interesting for the visitor, in accordance with what they want to show from their country, company, institution etc.

43. What material will there be in the pavilions promoted by the organiser?

Water for life (Water Tower); Water, a unique resource (Bridge Pavilion); Waterscapes (River Aquarium). The thematic squares contain the following themes: Extreme Water, Thirst, Oikos, Cities on Water, Sgared Water and Acuatic Inspirations.

44. What material will the Bridge Pavilion house?

The name of the exhibition is, "Water, a unique resource": it emphasises the opportunity of considering the water problem not as a question of scarcity, but as an inadequate use of the resource. It also highlights the importance of considering water as a universal Human Right.
The scientific management is carried out by dependent staff of the United Nations Water Resource Evaluation Programme and independent consultants who are experts in the subject. The design tean has renowned prestige on an international level in this type of installations.
The materials have four introductory exhibition supports (three cubes and the Water Square) prior to the route through the Bridge Pavilion. Throughout the exhibition the visitor becomes aware that human beings are the main consumers of water in the world and the source of the strong pressure currently being applied to the resource. Therefore, a suitable governability plays a vital role in the change in this trend.

45. What material will the Water Tower house?

It houses the "Water for life" exhibition, a plea in favour of human beings as an inseparable part of nature.
The ground floor of the building will comprise a unique large area installation, drawing the visitor's attention to the existence of water on the planet, the processes that make it possible and its impact on life.
The contents are shown on three observation scales. Firstly, you can see the importance of water for the birth and development of life on the planet, as well as some of its main physical-chemical properties. Then you can see the capacity of water as part of the landscape through the earth's main ecosystems. Finally, you can see water as a vital component of the physiology of the human species.

46. What material will the River Acuarium house?

It will contain the Waterscapes" exhibition, which shows the fascinating system of relationships amongst natural ecosystems and the cultural influence of the human civilisations.
It is a homage to rivers. In order to recreate the natural conditions of each of the habitats represented, the aquarium will have elaborate scenery, soundtracks, lighting effects or temperature and hydrometric changes. As one of the main attractions, it will have very striking fish for the visitor, such as arapaima, arawana, giant perch, sheatfish, carp, catfish etc. In total there will be 300 different animal species and a total of 2,000 animals.
The visit will make a route through the aquatic ecosystems of the five rivers selected as respresentatives of so many other geographical regions of the earth: the Nile (Arica), Mekong (Asia), Mississipi (Ameica), Amazon (Ameica), Murria Darling (Australia) and the Ebro river.

47. What material will the thematic square "Cities on Water" house?

In this square there will be a refection about the relationship of cities with their water spaces and the value of this resource in the improvement in the quality of life of the cities and their inhabitants.
The exhibition is based around four ways of approaching the relationship between water and the city.

Water show reflects on the importance of the role of water as an essential element in the formation of urban landscapes of great beauty.
Water friend analyses the need to redefine a positive relationship with water in the cities with the aim of offering a sustainable alternative to the the presence of water in the cities, thus recovering a renewed friendly dimension to water in urban environments.
Water protagonist reflects on different projects carried out in different parts of the world that have shown a commitment to improving their water sources and refreshing their contact with water environments.
Water future explains how new technologies can become a development alternative in the daily life of the cities on water.

48. What materials will the 'Oikos: water and energy" thematic square house’?.

It will lead the visitor to a set of experiences that demonstrate the capacity of water to produce and store energy in a way that respects the environment, is economical and is for everyone, thus allowing higher levels of well-being.
The first part presents the visitor the current energy situation with the unsustainable use of fossil fuels. The visitor continues their tour which covers themes such as: the sun, the wind, the house and water climatisation. The final module, called The possible house, shows how the application of all the renewable energies shown throughout the thematic square can reduce the consumption of fossil fuels.

49. What material will the thematic square "Extreme Water" house?

This space will submerge the visitor into the meaning of the risks related with water, the inevitability of their recurrence and the importance of a suitable management as an effective survival method for human kind.
Extreme Water tries to excite and the visitor and to develop their awareness; the first part is set within the area of ideas. This "Reflective Area" refers to the importance of the prevention of water risks, the values of perception and communication, the need for preventive adpatation and the responsible participation and the correct management of water risk.
Aspects such as the geographical variance of water risks, the large size of water risks and the magnitude of the biological and economic effects generated by the catastrophes present in the second part: sensory stalls. To complement the explanation in a better way it will use the cases of a hurriane (‘looking at the insides of a hurricane’), a tsunami (‘Waiting for the big wave"’) and a cold drop (‘The mediterranean flood").

50. What material will the "thirst" thematic square house?

The visitor will discover how the need for drinking water has allowed the development of hydraulic techniques, movement and knowledge.
The exhibition is divided into five connected spaces, below a celestial dome. The theme of each of the halls will deal with four different aspects.

Who is thirsty? Everybody and everything needs quality water to live. Emphasis is also made of the difference there is between desert and desertification, and in the use made of water in the cities.
We are thirsty. It aims to raise awareness about the problem quality water means for millions of people and shows how thirst has produced all types of rites, music and dances in different cultures.
What happens due to thirst? The need of water drives movement, exchange, migrations and knowledge. It is the driver of change that produces culture. It also encourages pacts, alliances and solidarity.
How do we treat thirst? Through the examples of animals, plants and humans, thirst is shown to be something common to living things and landscapes. It also shows how strategies have been developed to obtain drinking water. The final hall asks What is thirst?, giving the answer: thirst is necessary and makes us progress.

51. What material will the thematic square "Shared Water" house?

It will transmit to the visitor the implications and opportunities offered by the concept of hydrographic catchment areas as units of management, as opposed to artificial political-administrative divisions of space, proposing the comprehensive management of the area and the shared responsibility of the different users. The visitor will go around the following tour:

The political world in which we live. This a a maze comprising a graphic system that recreates a suffocating atmosphere for the visitor, highlighting the administrative divisions that affect the management of a common natural resource,as is water.
The challenge to rethink. By means of an escalator the visitor goes up to the higher part of the installation in which they reach a water vapour tunnel without a view outside where, by means of sound, the visitor receives the message that a new course needs to be followed in favour of a solution to the water problems we suffer.
The physical environment. From here it is possible to observe a map of a hydrographic catchment area, showing the visitor the physical environment we live in, on occasions not recognisable due to political and administrative divisions.
The management of the catchment area. Descending the connected ramps, the visitor approaches a physical map which explains the importance of the concept of the hydrographic catchment area as a water mangement unit.
The catchment area, our common home. The visitor approaches all they have seen before from a distance and obtains more detailed information about the virtues of water management on a water catchment area basis.

52. What is the material of "Acuatic Inspirations"?

This space underlines the more playful and imaginative side of water through a striking show of modern theatre that involves the visitors and makes them intellectual and physical participanyts.
Its main argument is the relationship of humans with water in it dimensions of scarcity and abundance, and its use as a dramatic element becomes its main attraction.

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Shows and cultural activities

53. What artists are confirmed for the shows?

The complete Exhibition programme is currently being finalised. It includes an extensive list of international music, dance and theatre stars.

54. What will the Opening Ceremony be like?

The show, "Iceberg, visual poetic symphony" will be the protagonist of the Expo Zaragoza 2008 Opening Ceremony, which will be held on th 13th June 2008. It will then become a night show which will be performed during the 93 days of Expo 2008, with an approximate duration of 20 minutes.
The show will use the Ebro as an aquatic stage and will be a spectacular large scale event that will draw attention to the responsibility of human beings as victims, but also responsible and hopeful, of the damage caused to the planet.

55. How can the countries and Autonomous Regions participate in the Expo 2008 cultural programme and shows?.

Throught the "National Days". These will begin with an act of protocol that will be held in the Congress Palace and, throughout the day, each participant will schedule performances on one of the different stages: Conference Centre, amphitheatre, balcony of cultures, or in the passacaglia.

56. What activities will be performed in the animated balconies?.

The performances that are held on the four stages of the animated balconies will last around 20 minutes. The Children‘s balcony will house shows with clowns, puppets, circus, cabaret and flamenco. Modern theatre companioes will perform on the Stage Arts Balcony. The Music Balcony will be an open stage at different times of the day for a variety of musical styles: jazz, song, new age etc. The Balcony of Cultures will present the artistic wealth of the countries participating in Expo 2008.

57. What performances will there be in the amphitheatre?

It will be the largest stage of all those in the Expo 2008 site, with a surface area of 600 m², 200,000 watts of light and 10,000 watts of sound power. Mainly renowned national and international singers and groups will perform in this space.

58. What type of events will be held in the Conference Centre?, Will there be any Expo related show in the Zaragoza Auditorium?

The Conference Centre will have a programme devoted to large scale shows of a high artistic level: theatre, classical and modern dance, zarzuela, opera etc. As well as this programme, it will also house events of the Water Tribune during
In the Zaragoza Auditorium thirteen classical music concerts will be scheduled during the three months of Expo 2008.

59. What activities will be there be for children on the site?.

The Children‘s Animated Balcony will schedule activities for children. In addition, the Stage Arts Balcony will have shows especially for children. The procession and the street entertainment shows will also appeal to them.

60. What is Expo Night? How will it work?

Expo Night consists of a variety of shows that are held in different spaces of the Expo 2008 site between 8pm and 3am.

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Time periods

61. When is it planned for the site's main buildings, such as the Bridge Pavilion, the Water Tower or the River Acuarium to be finished?

The main buildings will be ready in the first three months of 2008, from which point the exhibitions will start to be assembled.

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Tickets

62. What types of ticket are there?

1 day ticket, 3-day ticket, season ticket and night season ticket.

63. What does the ticket include?

It includes access to all the activities, spaces and shows that are held on the International Exhibition site.

64. How much do the tickets cost?.

	PERIOD 1	PERIOD 2	PERIOD 3	PERIOD 4
TICKET TYPE	01/12/2006	14/06/2007	07/01/2008	14/06/2008
	13/06/2007	06/01/2008	13/06/2008	14/09/2008

DISCOUNTS FOR PERIOD	12,0%	12,0%	12,0%	-

SALE PRICE FOR THE PUBLIC
1-DAY TICKET: Tl	*To be used on any 1 day*
Adult	n/a	27,10 €	30,80 €	35,00 €
Youth (15 - 25)	n/a	20,30 €	23,10 €	26,30 €
Children(5-14 años)	n/a	16,30 €	18,50 €	21,00 €
Senior Citizens (over 65 *)	n/a	20,30 €	23,10 €	26,30 €
+26 Youth Card Holders	n/a	23,80 €	27,10 €	30,80 €
< 26 Youth Card Holders	n/a	17,90 €	20,30 €	23,10 €
Adult Family Card Holders (**)	n/a	23,80 €	27,10 €	30,80 €
Youth Family Card Holders (15 - 25) (**)	n/a	17,90 €	20,30 €	23,10 €
Child Family Card Holders Card Holders (5 - 14) (**)	n/a	14,30 €	16,30 €	18,50 €
*3-DAY TICKET: T3*	*To be used on any 3 days*
Adult	47,70 €	54,20 €	61,60 €	70,00 €
Youth (15 - 25)	35,80 €	40,70 €	46,20 €	52,50 €
Children(5-14 años)	28,60 €	32,50 €	37,00 €	42,00 €
Senior Citizens (over 65 *)	35,80 €	40,70 €	46,20 €	52,50 €
+26 Youth Card Holders	42,00 €	47,70 €	54,20 €	61,60 €
< 26 Youth Card Holders	31,50 €	35,80 €	40,70 €	46,20 €
Adult Family Card Holders (**)	42,00 €	47,70 €	54,20 €	61,60 €
Youth Family Card Holders (15 - 25) (**)	31,50 €	35,80 €	40,70 €	46,20 €
Child Family Card Holders Card Holders (5 - 14) (**)	25,20 €	28,60 €	32,60 €	37,00 €
NIGHT SEASON TICKET: PTN SOLD OUT	*To be used every night from 8pm.*
Adult	119,00 €	135,20 €	153,60 €	174,60 €
Youth (15 - 25)	89,20 €	101,40 €	115,20 €	131,00 €
Children(514 años)	71,40 €	81,10 €	92,20 €	104,80 €
Senior Citizens (over 65 *)	89,20 €	101,40 €	115,20 €	131,00 €
+26 Youth Card Holders	104,70 €	119,00 €	135,20 €	153,60 €
< 26 Youth Card Holders	78,50 €	89,20 €	101,40 €	115,20 €
Adult Family Card Holders (**)	104,70 €	119,00 €	135,20 €	153,60 €
Youth Family Card Holders (15 - 25) (**)	78,50 €	89,20 €	101,40 €	115,20 €
Child Family Card Holders Card Holders (5 - 14) (**)	62,80 €	71,40 €	81,10 €	92,20 €
SEASON TICKET: PT SOLD OUT	*To be used every day*
Adult	143,10 €	162,60 €	184,80 €	210,00 €
Youth (15 - 25)	107,30 €	122,00 €	138,60 €	157,50 €
Children(514 años)	85,90 €	97,60 €	110,90 €	126,00 €
Senior Citizens (over 65 *)	107,30 €	122,00 €	138,60 €	157,50 €
+26 Youth Card Holders	125,90 €	143,10 €	162,60 €	184,80 €
< 26 Youth Card Holders	94,40 €	107,40 €	122,00 €	138,60 €
Adult Family Card Holders (**)	125,90 €	143,10 €	162,60 €	184,80 €
Youth Family Card Holders (15 - 25) (**)	94,40 €	107,40 €	122,00 €	138,60 €
Child Family Card Holders Card Holders (5 - 14) (**)	75,60 €	85,90 €	97,60 €	110,90 €

(*) Includes disabled people
(**) Includes large families
(***) Unemployed people only in Period 4
n/a: not available

65. What discounts will there be?

Expo Zaragoza 2008 has set special discounts according to the type of person:

Under fives Free entrance
Children(5-14 años) 40%
Youth (15 - 25) 25%
Senior Citizens (over 65) 25%
Disabled People 25%
< 26 Youth Card Holders 12%
+26 Youth Card Holders 12%
Family Card Holders 12%
Collectives 12%
Groups 10%

66. Where are the tickets sold?

In IBERCAJA (cash machines, calling 902107676 and the web site www.ibercaja.es) and CAI (cash machines, calling 902221200 and the web site www.cai.es). Also, through the web site www.expozaragoza2008.es.

67. How many tickets will be on sale in total?

The Season Tickets have a limited production of 30,000 units, which are sold out. The Night Season Tickets have a limited production of 35,000 units. There is no limit on the rest of the tickets.

68. What shows and activities will I be able to see with the Night Season Ticket?.

The Night Season Ticket allows access to all the shows and activities during the night opening hours (from 8 pm to 3am). It is not possible to attend the shows that are performed in the morning or at midday with this ticket. Therefore, it is a very good idea also to have a 1 or 3 day ticket to enjoy the Expo in all its forms.

69. Is the cable car included in the price of the ticket? and the boats? the Water Park?, Will it include the price of the car park?.

The tickets give access to all the activities, spaces and shows that are held on the International Exhibition site. The tickets for the cable car, river transport and the carpark are not included. Access to the Water Park will be free.

70. Will I have to pay separately for the open air shows?.

No, the ticket that allows access to the site is unique for all activities, both for open and covered spaces.

71. In the three day pass, do the days have to be consecutive? Do I have to fix in advance the days I want to go?.

No, the ticket is valid for use on any 3 days during which the Expo is held, consecutive or not.

72. Are the season tickets personal?.

Yes, the season tickets are personalised and non-transferable.

73. Will there be special prices for Zaragoza residents?.

No, the rates are the same for everybody, with discounts for advance purchase and discounts according to age. There will be no discounts according to the visitor‘s residence.

74. Will there be special prices for groups/companies?.

There are special prices for groups of more than 20 people and for companies. To request information, send an email to this address: ventaentradas@expo2008.es

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Participation and Volunteers

75. What do I have to do to be a volunteer in the International Exhibition?.

Go to the Volunteer Service Office or through any of the following channels: Calling 902302008, contacting the address voluntariado@expo2008.es, or personally in calle Ponzano, local 1, in Zaragoza (in opening times: 9am to 9pm Monday to Friday).

76. What tasks would I be able to do as a volunteer?, Will there be specific training by Expo 2008?.

They are not tasks, but areas of activity in which you can participate as a volunteer, always with the supervision and management of the staff of the organising company. These areas are, among others, customer service, access control, environmental actions, sporting events, games and festive acts, communication and press, support for disabled people, I.T servioces, linguistic support in different langauges, coordination of groups, socio-cultural entertainment etc.
The Volunteers Office gives specific training for each of the areas of activity.

77. What is an Expo 2008 volunteer friend? What availability does it involve?

It is a figure for people who do not have a great deal of available time, or who are not of the minimum age to be a volunteer (16), but who want to participate in some way with the Expo 2008. They will receive regular information and a magazine.

78. I'm a member of an association, How can we participate in the Expo 2008 project?.

On an individual level, you can participate as a volunteer. As an association, the entity is encouraged to collaborate with the Expo 2008 Citizen Participation Plan. To do this the first step is for the association to contact the Volunteer Service Office.

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Products

79. Will Expo products be sold, such as magnets, bookmarks, keyrings/pins of the Z, or an information dvd?

There are currently hundreds of licensed articles and list keeps growing: magnets, pins, cuddly toys, all types of textiles, cups, back packs, handkerchiefs, hats etc. You can also buy the first titles of the Official Publications Plan of the International Exhibition.

80. Will there be an extensive range of catering and restaurant services during the Expo 2008?, Will it be possible to enjoy food from all over the world?.

There is a wide range available. Visitors will be able to enjoy gastronomy from many different places, prices and types of catering (waiter service, self-service, fast food, kiosks etc.).

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Water Park

81. What are the most striking features of the Water Park?

It covers 120 hectares of the Ranillas Meander and can be accessed by the Ronda del Rabal. The estimated budget to construct it is 90 million euros.
It is a city park concept that combines extensive green areas with city features and recreational, sporting and leisure activities.

82. What are the most striking features of the Water Park?

The main features are: white water canal, thermal centre, mini golf, botanical garden, restaurant for receptions and rooms to hold events, swimming pools and river beaches, as well as extensive natural and adventure areas (rockodrome, archery etc) and children‘s areas (children‘s farm, play areas etc.).

83. What are the basic features of the white water canal?

It is 350m long, with a slope of 6m and an average width of 8m. All the necessary equipment will be built for the sports linked with this feature. Currently, in the state there is only one canal with similar characteristics, located in Seu de Urgell (Lérida).

84. Will the Water Park Horse Riding Centre offer horse riding courses?.

Yes It will have horse riding courses with the possibility of riding through the park and horse therapy services.
Equipment buildings adjoining the Exhibition site and the Water Park.

85. Where will the eqipment buildings located around the Expo 2008 site and the Water Park be and what charcteristics will they have?.

Most of these will be located on Ranillas avaenue, to the north of the Ronda del Rabal: Expo offices and head office of the Secratariat for the Decade of Water (2005-2015), Aragon Multipurpose Aquatic Centre (CAPA), Police station, technical hot-cold building.

86. Will hotels be built in the area surrounding the Expo 2008 site?.

The two closest hotels will be built next to the Bulevar de Ranillas and the Conference Centre.

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Post Expo

87. What will happen with the site after the Expo 2008?.

It will be a new central city pole with cultural and leisure features and productive activities especially linked to the Knowledge Society. All the buildings of the Expo 2008 site will turn to other uses and will remain after the exhibition.

88. What will the participating countries' pavilions be devoted to? And those of the Autonomous Regions and of companies?.

The pavilions of the participating countries and the Autonomous Regions will have other uses which are currently being defined.

89. What will happen with the Spain and Aragon Pavilions?

The Spain Pavilion will be put to educational use, while the Aragon Pavilion will be the Headquarters of an Aragon Government Ministry.

90. And with the Bridge Pavilion, the River Acuarium, the Water Tower and the Conference Pavilion?.

The River Aquarium and the Conference Centre will maintain their use, while the Water Tower and the Bridge Pavilion will have mixed uses as dynamic new generation spaces.

91. Will the Villa Expo flats be rented or sold?.

Yes Most of them will be sold as residences both officially protected and at market prices. The rest will be for rent.

92. Will the walkway on Los Angeles beach be dismantled after the Exhibition?.

No, it is designed to stay as part of the legacy of the Expo 2008 to the city of Zaragoza.

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Expo 2008 Accompanying Plan

93. What is the Expo 2008 Accompanying Plan?

The set of projects and investments in infrastructures, free spaces, parks, green spaces etc., which aim to extend the benefits of holding the Expo 2008 to all the city and surrounding towns.

94. What is the pro-Expo Consortium?, How is it related to other public institutions?.

It is made up of the Zaragoza Council, the Government of Aragon and the General Administration of the State. Its main function is to coordinate the different activities of the Public Administrations in the projects included in the Accompanying Plan.

95. Is the Ebro River Banks Plan one of the main aspects of the Acccompanying Plan? What does it involve?

Yes, it is one of the most important. The aim of converting the Ebro river into the city‘s main street requires the inclusion of, as well as urban landscape issues, new functionalities: of leisure, sport, equipment, artistic interventions etc.
A new 9km long green area will be created on each bank, from the Ronda Norte bridge to the Gallego estuary. It will make it possible to walk or cycle the banks of the Ebro through Zaragoza.

96. Will improvement works be carried out on the Imperial Canal where it goes through Zaragoza?.

Yes The Imperial Canal will recover its margins over 20kms from the airport to the Cartuja Baja. It includes actions, such as the transformation of the old Casablanca deposits into a sailable pool, the creation of a new camp site (next to Montecanal) and an agricultural park (next to the camp site).

97. What other actions does it include apart from the Ebro River Banks Plan?.

Making accesses to the International Exhibition site (Third Millenium Bridge), transport infrastructures (ring roads, airport extension, bus station etc.) housing (Villa Expo), cultural features (rehabilitation of the Auditorium, extension of the Pablo Serrano Museum etc.), and different infrastructure and urban renovation projects.

98. What is the new azud (river dam) of the Ebro in Zaragoza for and what is it like?.

It is located by the Vadorrey district, between the La Union and Manuel Gimenez Abad bridges. It will establish a sheet of water of the Ebro river in a length of three kilometres upstream until, approximately, the International Exhibition site, thus allowing recreational sailing at any time of the year. It will also serve as a walkway for pedestrians and cyclists between both sides of the Ebro.

99. Will the actions of the Expo 2008 Accompanying Plan benefit the other areas of the city of Zaragoza?

The actions linked to the Accompanying Plan are benefiting the whole city. To do this there are currently actions, such as the Great Park Improvement Plan, Use Regulation Plan for the Venecia Pine Forests or the general improvements in the water network and city lighting.

100. Does the Accompanying Plan involve improvements in environmental quality for Zaragoza as a whole? In what way?

Indeed, the connections between the city and its main natural spaces, such as the galachos de Juslibol and La Alfranca will be optimised. A new pedestrian and cycling circuit will be created, which will join the banks of the Ebro, La Cartuja, the Imperial Canal and the Oliver-Valdeferro Corridor. In short, a new ring will join green areas of all the city and surrounding area.
Sponsorship

101. How does the sponsorship programme work?

Expo 2008 is considered an Event of Exceptional Public Interest and therefore private companies that meet a series of requirements can receive tax benefits granted by Act 49/2002.
The different figures of the Sponsorship contract are as follows: partners, sponsors, sponsoring means of communication, sponsors of materials and Friends of the Expo. The difference between them is the quantity of the contribution and also the tax advantages obtained, as only Partners and Sponsors have the right to those advantages.

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