DUBAI – Iran celebrated its Expo 2020 Dubai National Day on Monday with a flag-raising ceremony at the Stage of Nations in Al Wasl Plaza, followed by speeches and a cultural performance.
His Excellency Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan, UAE Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence and Commissioner General of Expo 2020 Dubai welcomed His Excellency Hooman Razdar, CEO of the Iran International Exhibition Company and the Commissioner General of the Iran Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai.
His Excellency Sheikh Nahayan said: “Iran’s pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai links its modernity to its history, inviting visitors to discover its historical and current achievements, with an array of exhibits focusing on Iran’s economy, social development, culture and more.”
His Excellency Hooman Razdar said: “The Expo event is a great opportunity for dialogue and [the] acquaintance of nations with each other, introduction of ideas and cultures… and of course technologies, industries and trade opportunities between countries and nations… The event demonstrates the power of cooperation and synergy of the elites, thinkers and industry and trade owners.”
Classical Iranian singer, Salar Aghili, accompanied by the Iranian National Orchestra, gave a performance after the ceremony.
Located in the Mobility District, the Iran Pavilion combines traditional art and handicraft exhibits with an immersive array of live audio-visual feeds to give visitors a deep, real-time look at Iranian life. The pavilion is spread across several sleekly designed ‘boxes’, each one offering a different perspective on the nation’s age-old culture. Inspired by Iranian civil architecture, water-filled tunnels run down the walkways, cooling the outdoor space of the pavilion. Visitors can also enjoy carpet handweaving and a selection of delicious traditional herbal teas and syrups.
National and Honour Days at Expo 2020 Dubai are moments to celebrate each of Expo 2020’s 200-plus International Participants, shining a light on their culture and achievements and showcasing their pavilions and programming.
Running until 31 March 2022, Expo 2020 has invited visitors from across the planet to join the making of a new world in a six-month celebration of human creativity, innovation, progress and culture.