Sichuan celebrates milestone

Officials announced the completion of the main body for Sichuan Province's pavilion in the joint provincial exhibition hall this morning. The province's display will highlight its profound history, culture and optimism following the devastating May 12 earthquake in 2008.

The pavilion's outfitting features its beautiful water and mountain landscape.

The exhibition develops a picture of Sichuan's cultural heritage such as the Sanxingdui site, which boasts rich cultural relics and whose history can be dated back more than 3000 years. Also displayed will be the Jinsha archaeological site and the Dujiangyan irrigation project.

Each visitor will receive a card made of recyclable paper by children living in the May 12 earthquake-hit regions, expressing their hope for a better future.

In the 18,000-square-meter exhibition hall surrounding the China Pavilion, provinces and municipalities will showcase their time-honored cultures and customs.

The main body for Sichuan Province's pavilion has been finished.

The main body for Sichuan Province's pavilion has been finished

Huang Xiaoxiang, vice governor of Sichuan Province, delivers a speech.

Wang Jinzhen, a member of the National Organizing Committee of the Expo and vice chairman of China Council for the Promotion of International Trade, delivers a speech.