Pakistan Pavilion expected to finish in December 2009.
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Construction on Pakistan Pavilion is expected to complete by end of this year, officials said today. The Pakistan Pavilion, which will face the China Pavilion, will create a replica of the Lahore Fort, an iconic symbol of the city of Lahore at the 2010 Expo. The fort which dates back to the year 1025 is the cultural capital and heart of modern-day Pakistan. It was given its current design in 1566. The building is listed as a UNESCO world heritage site. Pakistan started building its 2,000-square-meter pavilion in April. Themed "harmony in diversity," various aspects of the best of Pakistan's cities will be merged into one showcase of culture, tradition, modernity and history, said Abdul Wahid, deputy commissioner general of Pakistan. In the pavilion, visitors will be able to experience the life of a typical Pakistani citizen through detailed visual and multimedia presentations. Traditional Pakistani dances will be performed and a traditional Pakistani restaurant will serve the unique tastes of Pakistani cuisine with BBQ foods, unique sauces and "Chai," a special local milk tea. The life and status of today's Pakistani women will also be on display. A special section in the pavilion will be dedicated to the fraternal relationship and strong bonds between the people of Pakistan and China. Pakistan Pavilion will also have a section recalling days of the Silk Road, an ancient trade route connecting China and Europe. |
