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Gaudi's dragon a gift from Barcelona

Date:02/09/2010

Mayor of Barcelona, Jordi Hereu, addresses the ceremony.

Shanghai Mayor Han Zheng addresses the ceremony.

Mayor of Barcelona, Jordi Hereu, and Shanghai Mayor Han Zheng unveil the replica of Antonio Gaudi's dragon.

The replica of Antonio Gaudi's dragon attracts crowds.

Mayor of Barcelona, Jordi Hereu, today presented a special gift to Shanghai -- a replica of Antonio Gaudi's dragon, a symbol representing the city of Barcelona.

Shanghai Mayor Han Zheng received the gift at the Barcelona Pavilion, where the Barcelona Special Day was celebrated.

The replica is 3.28 meters long and 1.82 meters high and weighs 12 tons. It will be exhibited at the pavilion and remain permanently in Shanghai after the Expo.

Hereu hoped the replica could bring good luck to the Chinese people as dragon is a strong symbol in China's traditional culture. Shanghai and Barcelona signed a sister city agreement in 2001.

Editor: Hu Min