The Democratic Republic of the Congo celebrates its National Day at the "Expo Dubai"
The country of the 450 tribes .. dancing to one rhythm in Al Wasl Square
Artists participating in the festivities highlighted features of the Democratic Republic of the Congo's heritage.
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The Congolese president: "Our country presents its human, cultural, natural and economic potential to visitors (Expo Dubai), so that they can discover its heritage."
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The Democratic Republic of the Congo has revealed features of the heritage of its African tribes, allowing visitors to "Expo 2020 Dubai" the opportunity to watch cultural performances from the country located in the center of the continent.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo celebrated its National Day at Expo Dubai yesterday, in the presence of its President, Felix Antoine Tshisekedi Chilombo. The official ceremonies for raising the flags of the United Arab Emirates and the Congo were held in Al Wasl Square, with the national anthems of the two countries playing.
Visitors to the international event enjoyed a special cultural show, which included a group of songs, dances and rhythms derived from the common heritage of the African tribes that inhabit this "African jewel".
The President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and his accompanying delegation, were received by Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, Commissioner-General of Expo 2020 Dubai, and Minister of State, Sheikh Shakhbut bin Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, and Musaed Sultan Mohammed Al Shamsi, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation for International Development Affairs, and Najeeb Mohammed Al Ali, Executive Director of the Office of the Commissioner-General of Expo 2020 Dubai.
President Chilombo said: "The Democratic Republic of the Congo is honored to participate in (Expo Dubai), and to showcase its human, cultural, natural and economic potential to visitors from all over the world, so that they can discover its heritage on the occasion of this great international event."
He added, “In terms of environmental challenges, our country, with its tropical forests in the Congo Basin and its vast reserves of fresh water, remains a country focused on solutions in the fight against climate change.
Congo is also full of many natural resources needed to expand the global green industry.
Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak said: "The Democratic Republic of the Congo pavilion reflects the country's national priorities in various fields, which include the youth sector, innovation, business and the creative sector, and highlights the promising potential of the Congo River in terms of renewable energy."
He added, "Our relations with the Democratic Republic of the Congo have been constantly expanding over the years across various sectors, and we aim to explore possibilities of enhancing cooperation in areas of common interest, especially in the fields of industry, agriculture and renewable energy, in order to achieve mutual benefit and prosperity for our two countries."
After the official speeches were delivered in Al Wasl Square, the audience enjoyed a cultural entertainment show that reflected the unity of the Congolese people with their values and heritage, which is a symbol of synergy of opportunities and skills. Located in the center of Africa.
The Congolese National Day celebrations continued throughout yesterday, as the Jubilee platform hosted, in the evening, a concert by the Congolese artist Mitge Gems, owner of many famous works that achieved global success, such as "Bella" and "Jamo Tig", which qualified him for an award. The musical "Victor de la Musica" in 2016, and earned him international fame.
Yesterday, the Minister of Rural Development in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Francois Robota Masumbuko, participated in a business forum on water, which represents a major event within the Water Week, which will continue until next Saturday, the tenth and final week, within the weeks of the topics organized by the "Expo Dubai" within the framework of the human program. and planet earth.
Termite Hill
The Democratic Republic of the Congo Pavilion, located in the Opportunities Area of Expo 2020 Dubai, provides the opportunity to meet the vibrant, creative and innovative Congolese people, immerse themselves in the beautiful nature, and dance to the rhythm of the country, while listening to its distinctive music.
The design of the pavilion is also inspired by a termite mound, embodying the collective spirit of the DRC community.
• Attending the celebrations enjoyed an entertaining cultural show that reflected the unity of the Congolese people with their values and heritage.