Demonstrating commitment towards delivering a programme of multicultural events at Expo, the UK pavilion hosted a unique performance by the children of Miao and Dong ethnic groups.

Kitted out in traditional folk outfits, a troop of around 16 young performers from Guizhou Province entertained visitors in the UK's urban park with traditional folk singing and dancing. The group, who range from 10 years old to 13 are visiting the pavilion as part of a wider tour of Expo.

Right from the on-set, the UK has been keen to use the pavilion's open space as a platform to showcase the depth and variety of British cultural performances. With hundreds of different ethnic minority communities in the UK, diversity is big part of what makes up the British identity.

As British Consul-General Shanghai Carma Elliot reinforced, the UK pavilion is only too pleased to host the performances from two of China's own ethnic groups. She stated:

"Protecting the freedom of ethnic groups to express their identity is what’s made the UK such a rich creative and successful society. In the spirit of partnership we were only too happy to welcome some of China's ethnic groups to join our cultural programme ."

The UK pavilion's open urban park was designed to show off the UK's rich varied cultural through the many performances that will take place. Part of the reason for this diversity is due to the many ethnic groups who make up the UK. The UK prides itself as melting pot of different traditions, ideals and creativity that has shaped a new British culture.

The UK pavilion is delighted to welcome the Miao and Dong ethnic communities to the pavilion, who like the different groups in the UK, are part of a fusion of diversity that has resulted in a unique national identity.