'The crossroads of civilizations'

SHANGHAI - Expo visitors are flocking to the Republic of Uzbekistan Pavilion to get a glimpse of the handicrafts that are on display there.

The country's achievement in porcelain production was displayed with about 60 pieces of hand-made porcelains and pottery decorated with regional-style patterns.

"There are 12 regions in Uzbekistan and all of them can produce porcelains with unique local features," said Asiya Almyasheva, director of the Uzbekistan Pavilion. "We can identify their origins from their colors and patterns."