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In celebration of the Maldives National Day, experience a Maldivian cultural performance under the Al Wasl Plaza dome.

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Join us in celebrating Maldives's National Day at Expo 2020

Join us and celebrate the Maldives National Day at Expo 2020

Take a visual journey though one of the world’s most isolated and beautiful destinations at the Maldives Pavilion. This archipelago nation is a paradise of white-sand beaches spread across nearly 1,200 islands and surrounded by the Indian Ocean. It’s also home to some of the world’s best diving and snorkelling, among coral reefs and rainbows of tropical fish. Discover cultural highlights such as dance and drum performances, as well as traditional Maldivian dishes. Inspired by the country’s “environment first” philosophy, the pavilion also charts the nation’s historical and ongoing initiatives to achieve a sustainable future.


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Maldives National Day

Maldives Cultural Performance

This show celebrates the beautiful arts and culture of the fascinating country of Vietnam. Enjoy a myriad of traditional arts and artisan products as well as Vietnamese traditional music performances in this unmissable show.

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Vietnam Arts show

Welcome to a celebration of the beautiful arts and culture of Vietnam, showcasing traditional arts and artisan products as well as traditional music performances.


The Dubai Millennium Amphitheatre is a performance space hosting cultural performances and live music for seated crowds, located in Al Forsan Park. The venue’s design features a model of two Ghaf trees that intertwine above the centre of the stage. 

Dubai Millennium Amphitheatre

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The fog-wreathed mountains and vibrant green rice paddies of Vietnam are places of deep tradition, housing ancient temples, centuries-old villages and a wealth of unique cultural history. The Vietnam Pavilion aims to reintroduce visitors to the nation’s rich heritage and highlight its investment potential. Explore traditional folk-art performances, bamboo flute concerts and delightful water-puppet shows, take a 3D digital tour of Vietnam’s vibrant tourism destinations and discover a bounty of culture and cuisine at the pavilion’s handicraft shop and restaurant.


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Vietnam: Arts Show

MENASA is an Emirati Design Platform curated by Samer Yamani, to celebrate Emirati artisanal work and to identify, curate, promote and present Emirati design and crafts through exclusive design collections and content.

In this event, an exciting line up of distinguished panelists in the field of design from around the world discuss unique perspectives of design storytelling, and how they have been able to break out of the expected and present the extraordinary.

The Power of Storytelling in Design

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MENASA’s third panel discussion, featuring distinguished panelists from around the world to discuss unique perspectives of design storytelling, and how they enable moving from the expected to the extraordinary.

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MENASA - Emirati Design Platform offers visitors an overview of the UAE’s vibrant artisan culture. Its bespoke collections are created with top local and international designers and explore seven Emirati “Craft Stories”: safeefa, clay, talli, sadu, coffee making, Gargour making and pearl diving. Each story leads you through the processes involved in crafting the design collections. The programme’s space hosts design collections to stimulate and inspire. Many of the one-of-a-kind pieces on display are also available to take home, with each purchase helping to sustain the local design ecosystem.

Aiming to identify, curate, promote and present Emirati design and crafts through exclusive design collections and curated content, MENASA provides a unique opportunity to explore traditional Emirati crafts through contemporary design, innovative materials and advanced processes. The platform features exciting design collaborations between over 40 local and international designers from 11 countries.

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MENASA: The Power of Storytelling in Design

Enjoy a performance of one of the most popular forms of traditional Seychellois song and dance; the Moutya. Traditionally performed around a campfire and accompanied by singing, it recounts the hardships and joys of everyday life.

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Moutya Evening – Authentic Sound and Dance of Seychelles

Enjoy a performance of one of the most popular forms of traditional Seychellois song and dance; the Moutya.

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Legend has it that grand pirate treasures lie hidden beneath the sands of Seychelles – yet Seychellois people know that the real treasure is the archipelago’s heavenly natural beauty. At the Seychelles Pavilion, you can embark on an imaginative “treasure hunt” inspired by the island nation’s magnificent landscapes and its tireless efforts to preserve them for future generations. Explore the stunning Aldabra coral atoll, gaze at marine art installations made from recycled plastic and learn about how everyone can do their part to preserve our ocean habitats.


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Maldives National Day.