China News Service, Beijing, September 25 (Reporter Xiao Xin) In order to welcome the 2020 Dubai World Expo, which will kick off on October 1, the UAE Embassy in China hosted an exotic “7th” at the Ambassador’s residence on the 24th. Countdown" cultural celebration.
On the same day, the residence of the UAE ambassador to China was creatively dressed up as a "tent camp in the desert."
UAE ambassador to China Zahiri, ambassadors of many countries to China, and diplomatic envoys dressed in national costumes were among them. Under the atmosphere of Arabic music and spices, they seemed to have come to Dubai, the venue of the 2020 World Expo, thousands of miles away.
In his speech at the event, Zahiri said, “2021 coincides with the 50th anniversary of the founding of the UAE, and Dubai will also open the 2020 Dubai World Expo in October. The 2020 Dubai World Expo will open a period for visitors to stimulate innovation and enlighten the future. A new generation of novel journeys. At the same time, this World Expo will also start the UAE's next 50-year glorious journey."
He especially introduced the situation of the China Pavilion at the World Expo and said, "As one of the largest pavilions at this World Expo, the China Pavilion named'China Light' is one of the pavilions that can receive the largest number of visitors at this Dubai World Expo. The China Pavilion will show the world the latest achievements of China in science, technology and sustainable development."
The picture shows the UAE ambassador to China and diplomats performing traditional Arabic dances at the event.
Photo courtesy of the UAE Embassy in China
Cultural activities on the day included live demonstrations of UAE music performances, traditional dances, falcons, Arabic calligraphy, etc. Students from the Arab College of Beijing Foreign Studies University (Zayed Center) also brought poetry recitations, and Chinese and foreign guests also tasted UAE traditions. Gastronomy, I have a lot of understanding of the highlights of the Dubai World Expo and the culture of the UAE.
According to the UAE Embassy in China, the 2020 Dubai World Expo will be held from October 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022. It is the first World Expo to be held in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia, gathering more than 200 participating organizations .
During the Dubai World Expo, there will be as many as 60 live events every day, including music, dance, art exhibitions, poetry recitations and speeches. During the 182 days of the exhibition, exhibitors and visitors from all over the world will create one together" Extraordinary feast".
The picture shows the event site, where the UAE Ambassador’s residence was transformed into a "desert camp".
Photo courtesy of the UAE Embassy in China
The UAE Embassy in China specifically pointed out that "Communicating ideas and creating the future" is the theme of Expo 2020 Dubai. It is based on the belief that innovation and progress are the result of people and ideas merging together in inspiring new ways.
The three sub-themes of the World Expo "Opportunity, Mobility and Sustainability" will inspire people to consciously think differently and create a better world.
It is reported that in order to ensure the health and safety of all visitors, participants and staff, the organizers of this Expo have adopted a series of measures including the prevention and control of the new crown epidemic, and will continue to pay attention to the latest development of the epidemic.
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