Shanghai opens World Expo for 6-month run

Shanghai opens World Expo for 6-month run

SHANGHAI, China - Performers in ethnic costumes dance on stage at the opening ceremony of the Shanghai World Expo on April 30, 2010. A total of 189 countries and 57 international organizations will take part in the fair which will begin a six-month run with the nighttime opening ceremony.

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