18世纪,随着新技术和新产品的不断出现,人们逐渐想到举办与集市相似,但只展不卖,以宣传、展出新产品和成果为目的的展览会。而现代意义的世博会则发源于19世纪中叶工业革命萌芽之际,1851年英国伦敦举办第一届世界展览会,至今世博会已经历了159年的岁 In the 18th century, with the constant emergence of new technologies and new products, people gradually came to think of holding exhibitions similar to bazaars, but only for exhibitions that do not sell and promote and exhibit new products and achievements. The modern significance of the World Expo originated in the middle of the industrial revolution in the mid-19th century. In 1851, the first world exhibition was held in London, England. Since then, the World Expo has experienced 159 years of age.