Stock Photo - On 16.5.2000, a worker carefully removes the protective foil from a new Volkswagen Beetle (""New Beetle"") on the outside facade of the Mexican pavilion on the grounds of Expo 2000 in Hanover. The cars, which are made in a Mexican factory, are part of the ""New Beetle Sculpture"" by the Spanish architect Legorreta. The Expo 2000 will be opened in about two weeks with a ""grandiose spectacle on the whole area"". ""From morning to evening, musicians, artists and artists, pop stars and dance groups from all over the world meet for a unique opening festival"", it says at the Expo Society. The nations of the world present rituals and ceremonies such as Human Towers or Brazilian Carnival. The first world exhibition in Germany takes place from 1.6. until 31.10. instead of. | usage worldwide. - Hanover/Niedersachsen/Deutschland