Flying high above Mayan ruins

Visitors will weave their way through a colorful forest of kites and an underground tour to learn about Mexico's past, present and future at its pavilion that opens at the expo in May.

Emphasizing the country's long-term relationship with China by using kites as a symbol, a collection of 135 kites in shades of red, yellow, orange, purple and white will decorate the rooftop of Kites Square, the pavilion's outdoor area covering 4,000 sq m.

Kites, which originated from China, are said to have been delivered to ancient Mexico thousands of years ago by traders from Asia.