Emirati heritage flourishes in the largest forum in the world
The rites of joy celebrate the “camel journey” at the “Expo”
A very warm welcome to the trip at the exhibition.
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The CEO of the Hamdan Bin Mohammed Center for Heritage Revival, Abdullah Hamdan Bin Dalmouk, confirmed that the "camel journey" that landed, the day before yesterday, at "Expo 2020 Dubai" aimed to highlight the Emirati heritage in the largest forum in the world, adding that "the exhibition is a front Bright confirms the UAE’s leading position in all fields, and the renaissance on which it is based through the heritage on which we have built achievements and excellence now, and through which we look forward to a bright future.”
Bin Dalmouk pointed out that "the multinationality of the camel journey stems from the fact that the UAE is a land of tolerance that includes everyone to live together in security, peace and happiness, and that receiving requests from about 300 people to participate when the registration door is opened confirms the increasing demand for the journey that continues to move forward steadily for a year. after a year".
For his part, Vice President of Communications and Official Spokesperson for Expo 2020 Dubai, Mohammed Al Ansari, said: “We are pleased that (Camel Journey) has landed at (Expo Dubai), which is proud of its partnership with the Hamdan Bin Mohammed Heritage Center to be an ideal international platform that contributes to highlighting the Emirati heritage. Its diversity and presentation to millions of visitors, and 192 participating countries from all over the world.”
He stressed that "this authentic Emirati event constitutes an important addition that enriches the international event that brings together the cultures and heritage of the peoples of the world, in a way that truly embodies our motto of connecting minds and creating the future."
Amidst a standing ovation, incense, henna, saffron and traditional traditions, Expo 2020 Dubai hosted the final leg of the eighth edition of the “Camel Journey”, which included 30 participants of 21 different nationalities, who crossed the Emirati desert for 13 consecutive days, starting from Liwa and passing through several stations with a distance of 640 Kilometers to the World Expo headquarters.
Spaniard David Benito, one of the participants, said: “The trip gave me a real look into the Emirati culture, as we had to train to develop our physical fitness, and learn how to ride and communicate with camels.
It taught us to live with all that the desert had to offer, while camels, in particular, taught us how to be strong.”
He added, "We were the main attraction when we arrived at Expo 2020. Visitors would ask to take pictures with us and ask us about the experience, and that was great."
• 30 participants of 21 different nationalities participated in the trip.