Stamps and coins are exhibited in San Marino Pavilion.

Liechtenstein also brought a set of two stamps especially designed to celebrate its participation in the Expo.

One stamp is Schmidt's painting of Vaduz, Liechtenstein's capital, and the other is a painting by Chinese artist Xu Gu titled Watching the Flood at Qiantang River.

"The idea to choose works by a Chinese and a European painter refers to the pavilion's theme 'Dialogue and Respect'," said Malin.

Liechtenstein intends to show how people can recognize their similarities and common goals across all cultural borders if they take the time to enter a respectful dialogue with each other.

As one of most mysterious countries in the world, the North Korea Pavilion has attracted many visitors. The country has brought 50,000 Expo-themed stamps to the pavilion, which have sold well at the small store inside the pavilion. The price of a set of stamps is less than 300 yuan.

"It is rare to have North Korea participate in such a large event, so it is worthwhile to have a set of stamps to commemorate it," said Teng Qinghong, a visitor from Beijing, who bought a set for her father.

Source: China Daily

Editor: Xu Xinlei