Hamilton reverses stereotype
of UK
Date: 16/04/2010
Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton from the McLaren team in front
of the UK Pavilion
"Seed Cathedral"
"Seed Cathedral"
The "Seed
Cathedral" is the centerpiece, which is pierced by more than 60,000
acrylic rods containing a variety of seeds from different plants.
Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton from the McLaren team
yesterday said the UK Pavilion would showcase a "young and
fashionable" image of the country through the innovative "Seed
Cathedral," as he said the biggest features of British cities were their
green approach and innovation.
He said during a visit to the UK Pavilion that it was a
misunderstanding to view the nation as an outmoded and conservative country,
and the pavilion would help change such stereotypes.
The pavilion is ready to open. The "Seed
Cathedral" is the centerpiece, which is pierced by more than 60,000
acrylic rods containing a variety of seeds from different plants.
The "Seed Cathedral" is surrounded by an area
designed to look like wrapping paper, signifying a gift of friendship to