Ridha Ben Mosbah, minister of trade and handicrafts of Tunisia, speaks at the Tunisia Pavilion Day ceremony.
Wang Sifa, China's deputy commissioner general for Expo 2010, delivers a speech.
Tunisians celebrated the National Pavilion Day today in Expo Center.
Ridha Ben Mosbah, Minister of Trade and Handicrafts of Government of Tunisia, said that Expo 2010 is well-organized and has gained positive responses from foreign countries as well as active participation.
The Tunisia Pavilion with the theme "Enthusiastic City, Connected City" is designed to showcase the African country's achievements in fields such as knowledge economy, environment protection and improving people's living standard, he continued.
Energetic modern dance by artists from Tunisia.
A group of dancers from Tunisia perform at the Expo Center.
The theme integrated the Tunisia's ideal of participation, promoted Tunisia's development strategy, proved the Tunisia's highly advocating of opening-up as well as its eagerness to communicate with other cultures and civilizations, he added.
Wang Sifa, China's deputy commissioner general to Expo 2010, said that China and Tunisia have enjoyed mutual respect and trust as well as smooth development of bilateral ties since the two set up diplomatic relations 46 years ago.
Tunisia Pavilion employs cultural symbols such as Tunisian traditional music and unique spice to show the country's beautiful scenery, diversified culture and long civilization, Wang said.
Tunisian officials present a mosaic artwork to the China Pavilion.
Chinese and Tunisian officials visit the Tunisia Pavilion.
Wang hoped that China and Tunisia will further cooperate and improve friendship on the platform of Expo 2010.
Dancers from Tunisia also performed during the ceremony.
Themed “Enthusiastic City, Connected City,” the Tunisia Pavilion incorporates elements of magnificent Islamic architecture on the Mediterranean Sea. It showcases ancient and modern culture. The interior of the pavilion recreates a traditional courtyard, garden and fountain based on buildings such as the famous Sidi Bousaid. The area is filled with sweet Tunisian music and the aromas of flowers, fruit, cuisine, Tunisian coffee and mint tea.
