The "Islands Pavilion" attracts visitors with colors, rituals and legends
The throne of the Queen of Sheba and the Lady of Flowers... From the tales of the "moon" at the "Dubai Expo"
Green sea turtles are especially popular in Comoros.
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With vitality, joy and natural colors that catch the eye, the Comoros pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai is adorned, as its story is not limited to just displaying the most prominent tourist, cultural and economic attractions in this beautiful country only, but it gives the guest the opportunity to learn about the most prominent folk traditions, among them “ The Great Marriage”, which is considered an authentic ritual inherited in this country, in addition to introducing the “Lady of Flowers” and “The Throne of the Queen of Sheba”.
Unlike most countries, and according to those in charge of the Comoros pavilion, the “big marriage” is mandatory in Comoros just like drinking water, and it is a huge wedding ceremony that can cost a fortune, take months or even years of preparation, and reflects the social status of the married, despite It is an outward behavior, but it is a tradition inherited to this day.
Perfumes and spices
Comoros is taking advantage of the "Dubai Expo" to display its most prominent products that top the world front, including "The Lady of Flowers", or "Ylang Ylang", a charming flower used by the most famous perfume brands in the world, and Comoros is one of its main sources on the planet.
The Comoros is also full of many promising opportunities that have been a target since antiquity for many from all over the world, starting with Arab traders, passing through the French colonists, because it was the main trade route for spices in the world, especially cloves and nutmeg.
Comoros is well-deservedly considered the country of "vanilla", and it has a legendary dimension in the country's history. Today, it plays a pivotal role in the economy, making it the ninth largest producer in the world, as it grows in hot and humid environments, and its lifespan can reach 10 years.
flourish
The emerging prosperity in the Comoros is due to Mount Kartala, which is one of its oldest features, as it is a source of energy resources, and the government has drawn up plans to harness the geothermal energy of the mountain, to better reduce its energy shortage crisis, especially that thermal energy is cleaner, less expensive and applicable in a way sustainable for the benefit of the people.
This mountain is not only an important economic resource, but it has an important historical and mythical dimension, especially related to the crater of its volcano, which is said to contain the throne of the Queen of Sheba, so visitors are keen to throw their rings into the fiery depths of the Kartala volcano to fulfill the wishes of peace and hope.
Effects
In the distant past, the Persians ruled the four Comoros, until it turned into a French colony, but this did not affect its residents much, as their daily rituals did not change, although the French influence is evident in government institutions.
The Comoros, according to those in charge of its pavilion at the Expo Dubai, was subjected to African, Arab and French influences, which makes it a unique cultural model that harmonizes with the original inhabitants of the islands, in addition to its distinctive cuisine and lifestyle, which reflects diversity in its finest forms, and its people speak Both Arabic and French.
future hopes
In light of their hopes, the residents of the Comoros are looking to the future, as they have already started their journey by making use of their resources in a sustainable manner, as well as from their unique geographical location, which is considered a "paradise on earth", according to tourists who prefer this distinctive destination, as it is located in The heart of the ocean The Comoros have a rich marine environment, and in their waters there is one of the rarest fish, the rarely seen Sella fish, as it is found in the depths of the Indian Ocean off the coast of the Comoros only. It dates back to prehistoric times, and it has eight fins. An endangered species, and was even believed to have already become extinct in 1938. This is in addition to the endangered green sea turtle, as a result of the environmental deterioration of its concentration sites, as well as "overfishing" operations, but the turtles now enjoy a safe haven on the shores of Moheli Marine Park, Where it provides protection.
• “Ylang Ylang” is a charming flower used by the most famous perfume brands in the world, and Comoros is one of its main sources.
• Being located in the heart of the ocean, the Comoros has a rich marine environment, and in its waters there are one of the rarest fish.
• The “big wedding” is obligatory, just like drinking water. It is a huge wedding that can cost a fortune, and may take months or even years of preparation.
A country full of potential
Comoros chose to present itself at Expo 2020 Dubai, as a nation that lives in peace, and a nation full of potential, which may be small in size, but within it a strength that makes it look forward to new horizons, relying on its inherent value.