A message of hope from Syria at Expo 2020 Dubai... signed by 1,500 families
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The Syrian pavilion, in the Expo 2020 Dubai mobility area, displays features of a rich civilization, including a replica of the Ugaritic alphabet, which many believe to be the first alphabet in history, and dates back to about 1400 BC, according to the director and designer of the pavilion, Khaled al-Shamaa.
The pavilion also provides an interactive audiovisual experience, enabling visitors to participate in the singing and playing of the oldest work of music known to mankind, composed in Ugarit more than 3,500 years ago. The experience aims to address visitors in the universal language of music.
The Ambassador of the Syrian Arab Republic to the UAE and the World Commissioner for the Syrian Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai, Dr. Ghassan Abbas, said that "there are many goals behind his country's participation in the international event, including achieving social and cultural benefits, and communicating with new international partners, to allow A unique opportunity for all Syrians, including businessmen, to learn about the opportunities available at Expo 2020, which is being held with the participation of 192 countries.
He added about the Syrian pavilion, which reviews the country's rich history: "We want the world to know the history and civilization of Syria, especially since in the past there was only one picture of scenes of destruction;
The image that we would like to present today is an image of hope for all Syrians.
We are confident that our rich heritage and nature will enhance our bright future.”
Khaled al-Shamaa said that the pavilion summarizes the message that his country wants to convey to the world, adding, "The entire pavilion is inspired by the slogan (Together, the future is ours)."
We made sure that this is reflected in every station of our pavilion’s journey, from the moment the visitor enters until he leaves the pavilion.
I think that everyone who visits us feels that the project is made by many people, not by one individual.
This is where the design inspiration comes from.”
He believed that the most prominent features of the pavilion are that it is “a journey through history to the present, and from there to the future.
As we sit in this room we call Letters to the Future.
This room was built by 1,500 Syrian families, who do not necessarily live in Syria, but rather live everywhere, and the map here shows that.
We were able to make these pieces of wood in Syria, and then ship them all over the world to everyone who asked us to, and we asked the recipients to send their messages and do what they wanted with the pieces, which we collected in Dubai to install in the pavilion.
And about the message that the suite would like to send to the world, the candle confirmed that it is multiple. “The one who looks at us individually sees a masterpiece, and the one who looks at us collectively sees a masterpiece of another kind.
It is a message that (together the future is ours).
It is a message of hope, yes.
My favorite word in the world is hope.”
On how the design of the suite reflects the slogan “Together, the future is ours,” the suite designer noted that “the visitor will see it in every room;
I just saw 1,500 pieces of art from Syrians from all over the world, who believe in this project, and send us their photos… to sit next to the work of another family to build this wall of teamwork… It’s a clear message: we are together.”
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