Pavilion Main Show Celebrates Nature and Innovation

The main show in the U.S. Pavilion is The Franklin Spirit, a multi-media presentation that celebrates the EXPO theme of Nature’s Wisdom with a visit from Benjamin Franklin on the eve of his 300th birthday. Few Americans have understood, captured and shared Nature’s Wisdom with more success than the great U.S. statesman and founding father Benjamin Franklin. His studious observation of nature led to numerous life-changing innovations, most notably the harnessing of electricity through his experiments with lightning.

The Franklin Spirit reflects the uniquely American perspective of Benjamin Franklin. With a sense of wonderment, he leads Pavilion visitors through the technical, social and agricultural advances that have taken place since the 1700s. He acknowledges that the 21st century is an exciting time to be alive as he looks into the future, predicting advances that will improve the lives of people worldwide.