Cultural extravaganza and gastronomy at Spain Pavilion

An artist's rendition of the Spain Pavilion  [en.expo2010.cn]

Performance buffs and gourmets will be delighted by World Expo 2010's Spain Pavilion, where they can enjoy authentic flamenco dancing and taste Spanish delicacies.

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Javier Conde de Saro, Spain's commissioner general for next year's World Expo, has unveiled unique Spanish cultural events including flamenco, dances, Latin and Spanish music and exhibitions.

In addition to these monthly events, the pavilion will contain a cultural space offering a varied and continuing program about the modern and contemporary image of Spain and its cities.

When night falls, the pavilion's auditorium will be turned into a gastronomic cabaret where visitors can take in music, dance and theatre performances while enjoying Spanish cuisine.

The ground floor will feature a tapas bar where up to 170 people can enjoy gourmet food made with the finest Spanish ingredients.

Covering about 6,000 square meters, the Spain Pavilion is designed like a hand-woven wicker basket structure supported by a steel framework inside.

Its theme is "From the City of Our Parents to the City of Our Children."