Cuban bands stage a concert today to celebrate Cuba's National Pavilion Day.
Cuban music, like its cigars and rum, are famous around the world. It reflects Spanish, French. Latin, African and creole influences. Expect an irresistible fusion of sounds and the urge to get up and dance.
Cuba hoped to renew and strengthen its friendly ties with China by participating in the 2010 Expo and the country would seek new business opportunities and possibilities in the Chinese market via the Expo, Aurelio Mollineda, Cuba's Deputy Minister for Foreign Trade and Investment, said at the official celebration ceremony at the Expo Center this morning.
Zhao Zhenyu, China's deputy commissioner general for World Expo 2010, said the Chinese government attached great importance to the Sino-Cuban relationship. Cuba was one of the first countries that confirmed its participation in the Expo and was the first Latin American country that signed the official participation contract with China, he noted.
The pavilion themed "A City for Everyone" conveyed a message of providing equal opportunities to every citizen and allowing them to take an active part in urban construction and transformation, he said.
The Cuba Pavilion in Zone C is comprised of structures that give visitors the feeling of rambling in a Cuban town with its multi-functional public square, shops, offices, homes, park and a bar.
Themed "A City for Everyone," the exhibition emphasizes the importance of providing equal opportunities for every resident and involving them in urban construction and transformation.
The Havana Cigar House showcases the history and culture of famous Cuban cigars, displays them and sells them as well.
Famous Cuban rum is also showcased - visitors can enjoy cocktails at the pavilion's bar.
Cuban handicrafts and CDs are on sale.
