With the 2017 Astana Expo developing well in Astana, capital of Kazakhstan, since June 10, Zhejiang province in eastern China has debuted on the global stage, launching a special event, Zhejiang Day, at the expo on June 23.

Here are some Zhejiang elements at the expo that you shouldn't miss.

A signing ceremony between Zhejiang and Kazakhstani enterprises on June 23. [Photo/zjol.com.cn]

Agreements

Adhering to the expo's theme of "Future Energy and Green Silk Road", four agreements promoting sustainable energy development were signed between Kazakhstani enterprises and ones from Zhejiang, including Zhejiang Windey Co, Zhejiang Energy Group, and Jumore, an e-commerce platform for bulk commodities.

Distinctive Zhejiang rice sculptures are displayed at the expo on June 23. [Photo/new.163.com]

Cultural performances

Several performances featuring distinctive Zhejiang cultural characteristics were staged at the expo on June 23, including the renowned Yueju Opera The Butterfly Lovers, the folk melody Tea Picking, and ancient artistic techniques of rice sculpture and watercolor board printing.

A video promoting the beautiful landscape and energy development in Zhejiang. [Photo provided to ezhejiang.gov.cn]

Promotional video

An eight-minute video promoting the beautiful landscape and energy development in Zhejiang was shown at the expo on June 23.

A volunteer wears the "designed and made in Zhejiang" uniform. [Photo/thehour.cn]

Uniforms

The uniforms of staff members and volunteers working at the China Pavilion are "designed and made in Zhejiang" and combine simplicity and elegance.

A model developed by Zhejiang Energy Group. [Photo provided to ezhejiang.gov.cn]

Companies

Aside from enterprises specialized in energy fields, a total of 85 Zhejiang companies, including those focused on areas of environmental protection, e-commerce, tourism and chemical engineering, also took part in the expo.