Happy Street, the Netherlands pavilion

The Dutch pavilion, Happy Street with typical yellow crown The Dutch pavilion, called Happy Street, is built in the form of an 8 (a Chinese magic number, meaning "wealth") and represents a number of typical Dutch houses (28). The houses are not only traditional Dutch canal houses, but, also represent some of the architectural highlights of the country. The VIP room is being built in the form of a crown, which has given the building, or better structure, its nickname. The building was designed by John Körmeling and although not finished completely was formally opened by interim prime minister Jan Peter Balkenende by his cutting of an orange rope. Important themes are water management, innovation, and architecture. The exhibition shows a hair of the Dutch painter Vincent Van Gogh. The catering includes Dutch specialties that have been adjusted to the Chinese taste, like croquettes made from Peking duck. The separate Water Pavilion of the city of Rotterdam shows a spectacular water printer. The venue management of both the Netherlands and the Rotterdam WaterCity Pavilion is taken care of by De Vries + Partners / DVP China Eventmarketing

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