Renowned fado singer Mariza performs.
Portuguese guests visit the China Pavilion.
Vice Finance Minister Liao Xiaojun on a private automobile at the Portugal Pavilion.
Vice Finance Minister Liao Xiaojun receives a Portugal football team kit with the signature of Cristiano Ronaldo.
Portugal celebrated its National Pavilion Day yesterday with concerts by renowned fado singer Mariza.
The first Portuguese artist to be nominated for Grammy Award, Mariza is a renowned interpreter of fado music and performed at the Expo Center at 11am and 8pm.
Located in Zone C next to the subway station, the pavilion has the theme - "Portugal, a Square for the World" to highlight the nation's position as a gateway to the Atlantic and its innovative environmental practices.
The 2,000-square-meter pavilion is covered in cork, a Portuguese-sourced, recyclable and environmentally friendly material.
Inside, the exhibition is divided into four "moments" that showcase the country's history, economy, culture and its lasting relationship with China.
Its capital, Lisbon, is also presented as a symbol of Portuguese urbanity.
The pavilion focuses on the concept of sustainability and its role in Portuguese economic and environmental policies.
