Between Wednesday 25th
February and 11 March 2015, 2015 Mexico
is launching an interactive and immersive exhibition displayed at London’s
Potters Fields Park where visitors will be able to discover the inspiring story
of Mexico, as part of the official Year of Mexico in the UK celebrations. The
pop-up which comes in the form of a stunning white dome is housed adjacent to London’s Tower Bridge alongside the
River Thames. The exhibition is open to
visitors of all ages from 10.00am – 20.00pm.
This “must-see” captivating experience features
state-of-the-art innovation that tell Mexico’s story, using cutting-edge modern
technology. The dome has travelled from
Madrid and Beijing. Visitors travel on a fascinating journey to
this incredible country, beyond imagination. They feel the rush of riding rapids, soar over
Mexico City by hot air balloon and be transported into some of Mexico’s world
famous sites and bustling cities, through interactive 360 degree tours and
augmented reality.
Also featured within the dome is
one of the world’s most unique pieces of art - The "Vochol" – a
Volkswagen Beetle decorated with more than two million beads - a feat that took
8 artists over 9,000 hours of work to design and decorate.
Mexico, the only nation to have
its cuisine designated by UNESCO as of Intangible Heritage of Humanity, is no
doubt very proud of its rich culinary heritage.
Visitors can sample authentic Mexican cuisine outside the exhibition,
with fresh market food prepared by acclaimed Mexican restaurant, Wahaca.
Other exciting elements of the exhibition will include:
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Interactive touch screens which display Mexican art through
advanced 3D technology
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A virtual dressing room, where visitors can virtually try on the
latest in Mexican fashion or traditional dress
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Amazing visual displays and audio storytelling, using touch
screens, to explore a variety of tourism offerings: Culture, Sun and Beach,
Adventure and Nature, Business and Luxury.
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A virtual 360 degree tour of the country’s 32 states, that include
archeological sites, bustling cities and world heritage sites, nature zones,
and magical towns
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Photo opportunities where visitors can select up to three
backdrops: Chichen Itza, City of Campeche and Paseo de la Reforma to share with
friends via social media
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A visual introduction to Mexico with a selection of 11 videos on a
range of topics that include aerospace, automotive, creativity, sustainability,
gastronomy, economy and more.
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An interactive table
that visually highlights Mexico’s accomplishments in agriculture, automotive,
silver and creative industries, to name a few
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More than 15 of
Mexico’s famous pre-Hispanic artifacts on display, through the power of
holographic imaging
