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The Osaka World Exposition 1970
Programme of Opening Ceremony
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Year: | 1970 | | City: | Osaka | | Country: | Japan | | Duration: | 5 March - 13 September 1970
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Programme
Date: 14 March 1970
Time: 11 am
Place: Festival Plaza
1. "Ettenraku" - a composition of Royal Court music
2. Entrance of His Majesty the Emperor and the Empress, their Royal Highnesses the Crown Prince and the Princess and other members of the Royal Family
3. "Kimigayo" - Japanese national anthem and raising of the Japanese flag
4. Raising of the flags of the participating nations
5. Raising of the flag of the World Expositions and the flag of EXPO '70
6. Speech by Japanese Premier, speech by the President of EXPO '70 Association, message from the president of the Bureau International des Expositions
7. Official opening declaration of EXPO '70
8. Fanfare, cannonade, fireworks, confetti, balloons, start up of EXPO fountain, illumination of electric board, "Progress and Harmony for Mankind"
9. Prelude to the Festival - Musical Programme
10. Parade World '70
11. Departure of their Majesties the Emperor and the Empress, their Royal Highnesses the Crown Prince and the Princess and other members of the Royal Family
12. Music and fireworks
Source: EXPO '70. Official Guide. Osaka 1970. p.2
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