They praised the precautionary measures and the multiplicity of activities

Visitors of the Sheikh Zayed Festival 2020: An annual date for happiness

• The festival has become a destination for a large segment of families who find in it an outlet and a destination that combines entertainment and education.

  Photography: Eric Arazas

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The Sheikh Zayed Festival 2020, which is currently held in Al Wathba in Abu Dhabi, has managed to become a destination for a large segment of families who found in it an outlet and a destination that combines entertainment and education, in addition to the sections, events and activities that are suitable for young and old, which makes it an annual date for happiness and their start .

During the celebrations of the 49th National Day of the United Arab Emirates, the Sheikh Zayed Festival 2020, which will continue until February 20, 2021, attracted thousands of families and families who were keen to celebrate this occasion dear to the hearts of all citizens and residents, so they flocked to the festival site from the beginning of its opening until the evening To follow the huge fireworks displays, which were launched from five stations and nine towers, to celebrate the National Day, and the sky of the Al Wathba area was colored with the colors of the UAE flag, and lasted for 10 minutes continuously at the impact of famous national songs, in addition to enjoying the artistic and folk performances by the affiliated artistic groups For countries participating in the festival on a daily basis, to familiarize the public with the heritage and culture of their countries.

The festival fans expressed their appreciation for the efforts made in organizing it this year, especially in light of the exceptional circumstances imposed by the "Covid-19" pandemic, praising the precautionary measures that are being applied this year to maintain public safety.

Muhammad al-Shamsi (29 years) referred to the quality of the organization that allowed visitors to enter smoothly, despite the influx of large numbers of the public, as well as to the keenness of the festival management to follow preventive measures by providing sterilization packages everywhere, and stressing the need for everyone to wear masks, and sterilize the games Designated for children.

Noting that he visited the festival with his wife and two children more than once, and every time everyone feels happy and cheerful in the place.

Continuous development

While Al-Anoud Salem (21 years old) mentioned that she used to visit the Sheikh Zayed Festival every year with her family and friends, and every year she finds a clear development and further expansion of the pavilions on the site, and the multiplicity of activities that are presented by the participants.

Pointing out that what she liked the most this year was the "Emirates Fountain" shows, which vary between music and laser shows, and the atmosphere of joy and happiness that they spread in the place.

Ali Othman (44 years) considered that the Sheikh Zayed Festival gave the public a wonderful opportunity to go out, go out, hike and enjoy the moderate weather during this period of the year, while adhering to preventive measures, to prevent the spread of the "Covid-19" virus, adding: "Many families are spending most Time inside the house since the beginning of the (Covid-19) pandemic, which made everyone look for any opportunity to go out in a safe environment, especially children, and this is what the festival provided them with.

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Hamdan Muhammad, Faris Saeed and Muhammad Yasser expressed their enjoyment of the festival atmosphere and its great diversity, noting that they enjoyed the artistic performances offered by the popular teams of the participating countries, as well as the offers of "custom show" to modify cars, which represent a unique event that attracts visitors to the festival from Young people, in addition to the wide options provided by the restaurant square, which combines the traditional cuisine of the Emirates and other participating countries, as well as modern and fast food.

Wings and events

The Sheikh Zayed Festival 2020 includes 40 international popular neighborhoods, theaters and folkloric performances, and attracts more than 17,000 participants and exhibitors from around the world, and holds more than 3,500 cultural events, more than 500 public shows and events, in addition to more than 100 workshops for children, encouraging them To develop their skills and explore their talents.

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Anoud Salem: “What I liked the most this year was the (Emirates Fountain) shows.”

Muhammad Al Shamsi: "Every time everyone feels happy and happy in the place."

- The custom show car modification shows are a unique event that attracts young visitors to the festival.

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