Its pavilion in the "Exhibition" is a view of heritage... and a bet on an innovative technical future

Bahrain tells the story of “weaving innovation” with golden threads at the “Expo”

• The visitor to the Bahrain Pavilion experiences from the first moments an exciting experience for the senses.

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An exceptional journey for visitors to the Kingdom of Bahrain's pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai, which showcases the concept of density and its role as a catalyst for creating promising opportunities, emulating the features of the natural and urban structure of this ancient Gulf country.

Through a tangible and spatial experience, the pavilion explores the density and future possibilities of the building with an innovative contemporary design by the architect Christian Kerez. The principles of communication and intensity that triumph over the Kingdom’s pavilion at the exhibition, and their value in exploring the three-dimensional possibilities of design, are inspired by the geometric stucco decorations of traditional Bahraini architecture.

display space

On the other hand, this central space of the pavilion includes the main display space, a gift shop, and a café, distributed freely between the pillars of the building, to activate the tangible spatial experience of the components of density, while the visitor to the Bahrain Pavilion experiences, from the first moments of entering the place, an exciting experience for the senses, which proceeds through the corridors Tall and dark leads to the main plaza, where the exhibition and program of the pavilion openly blend with the architecture of the building, which is based on interlocking steel columns, while its external facade, which attracts the eyes of passers-by in the exhibition, is made of aluminum, which is one of the largest exports of the Kingdom of Bahrain.

The structure of the central space of the pavilion consists of 126 columns with a thickness of 11 centimeters and a height of 24 meters, while they are connected to each other at several points along the height of the space.

"Knitting Innovation"

As for the pavilion’s exhibition program, a special training program in the field of crafts was launched, with the aim of preparing a young generation and training them in a variety of Bahraini handicrafts, which in turn embody a unique aspect of Bahrain’s heritage, thanks to its use of colors, shapes and embroidery techniques. Which highlights rich experiences in the field of design, and reflects stories and inspiring stories of the local community, its cultures, and its rich human details.

Under the title “Innovation Knitting”, this month highlighting the art of “korar” and cash, which is a famous type of embroidery that uses golden “zari” threads, known for its difficulty and complexity, as the manufacture of one tape requires a collective effort of four people at a time. One to form a knit «braid».

Biology

Like many traditional handicrafts, the craft of “kurar” and cash is witnessing a continuous revival process supported by modern technology. A special cooperation brought together the Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities, the Sheikh Ibrahim bin Mohammed Al Khalifa Center for Culture and Research, and “Al-Zain” jewelry, to weave the formations of this group in gold, using 3D printers, which were then completed manually in special workshops of this brand, so that each piece of This Bahraini jewelry and jewelery are made of 21 karat yellow gold.

innovative technologies

On the other hand, the physical and interactive exhibits provide the opportunity for visitors to the pavilion to get acquainted closely with the innovative technologies used in the manufacture of woven composite materials, carbon fibers, and fiberglass, especially since Bahrain is home to one of the world’s leading fiberglass companies (BFG) “Bahrain Company”. For Fiberglass”, which tops the list of the most important composite design, engineering and manufacturing companies in this field.

While Bahrain invests in the latest carbon fiber technologies through its partnership with McLaren, a leading manufacturer of lightweight vehicles, the Bahraini pavilion is keen to present this company's long experience and uses of carbon fiber technology, which culminated in the launch of its latest Artura car. Available today for visitors to the pavilion, after it became possible to view its first version, which is presented for the first time globally, and then preview the stages of its manufacture through “carbon fiber” technology.

details

A visitor to the Bahrain Pavilion can discover some of the details of the traditional Bahraini dishes, which abound in the Jingh Café experience, after a special welcome menu was created by Chef Lulwa Sweileh and Chef Bassam Al Alawi, to provide an exceptional tasting experience that blends the traditional titles and contemporary dishes of the Kingdom, at the time. The gift shop, which intercepts the visitor at the end of the trip, displays an exclusive collection of Bahraini handicraft products and multiple collectibles that reflect the creativity and innovation of its pioneers, the owners of these leading Bahraini brands.

• 126 columns, 11 centimeters thick and 24 meters high, form the structure of the central space of the pavilion.