With its advantageous location in the heart of Asia, Uzbekistan once formed the backbone of the Great Silk Road between the East and West. As the history-spanning Uzbekistan Pavilion shows, the nation continues to connect hearts and minds between those cultures today. The pavilion’s cylinder-shaped structures symbolise the ancient Uzbek cities of Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva, each one a vital stop along the Silk Road. As you travel the path between them, you’ll journey through Uzbekistan’s history and culture, as well as its future – complete with demonstrations of Uzbek innovation, such as a customisable cartoon film.