French President Jacques Chirac (2nd L) and his wife Bernadette (3rd L) attend the unveiling ceremony of Pablo Picasso's stage curtain "Parade", marking the opening of the Year of France in Hong Kong, south China, Oct. 12, 2004. The "Parade" has been displayed only 10 times over the past 50 years and this was the first time it was shown outside a museum. (Xinhua Photo/Tao Ming)

French President Jacques Chirac (3rd L) speaks during the unveiling ceremony of Pablo Picasso's stage curtain "Parade", marking the opening of the Year of France in Hong Kong, south China, Oct. 12, 2004. (Xinhua Photo/Tao Ming)