A sea lion pounds on a drum to mark the 30-day countdown to the opening ceremony of Shanghai World Expo at Shanghai Changfeng Ocean World, on March 30, 2010. Ocean World will put on stage live animal performances in April. April 1 marks the 30-day countdown to the opening ceremony of Shanghai World Expo. [Photo: Xinhua]
Photo taken on March 31, 2010 shows a distant view of China Pavilion at Expo Park in Shanghai, March 31, 2010. Expo Park will be put into trial operation at the end of April. [Photo: Xinhua]
The pavilion for the Republic of Lithuania is under construction at Expo Park in Shanghai, March 31, 2010. [Photo: Xinhua]
A music gala is held to mark the 30-day countdown to 2010 World Expo at the Bund in Shanghai, March 30, 2010. [Photo: Asianewsphoto]
South Korean star Rain dances at the music gala held to mark the 30-day countdown 2010 World Expo in Shanghai, March 29, 2010. [Photo: Asianewsphoto]
