The Little Mermaid statue receives a bunch of roses in Denmark Pavilion at Expo Park in Shanghai, Aug 23, 2010. The Little Mermaid's 97th birthday, as well as the statue's first birthday abroad, was marked on Saturday with the start of a three-day celebration. [Photo/Xinhua]

The Little Mermaid statue receives a bunch of roses in Denmark Pavilion at Expo Park in Shanghai, Aug 23, 2010. [Photo/Xinhua]