In celebration of Iraq's national day at Expo 2020 Dubai, enjoy traditional folk music from Basra.

Basra Folklore Band

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

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The energetic Iraq Pavilion takes the undulating form of a traditional al saliya fishing net, symbolic of wealth, wisdom and goodness in Mesopotamian culture. Step underneath the vast canopy to get caught up in a range of exciting exhibits sharing the determination and vision of this Middle Eastern nation’s newest generation of leaders, makers and artists. Immerse yourself in millennia of rich history and heritage, then meet face-to-face with proud Iraqi business owners and innovators.

A broad canopy of diamond-patterned white metal is shaped to look like a net cast from a boat into the water. The canopy forms a wavy shell that shades open air exhibits below. Each diamond is filled with yellow, orange or red panels, creating a gradient of warm hues. Once underneath the net, a wide path lined with media panels details the history and future of Iraq, ending at a large shaded stage area framed by palm trees.

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Iraq: Basra Folklore Band

MENASA, an Emirati Design Platform presented by Expo 2020 Dubai, aims to spark a new appreciation for Emirati crafts as contemporary and living expressions of Emirati cultural identity. By merging artisanal skills with innovation and technology, MENASA aims to cultivate a creative dialogue between designers and artisans from the UAE and around the world. Craft Stories is a series of seven unique curated design collaborations telling stories of today's UAE through a selection of its crafts and traditions. Merging the skills and rich heritage of Emirati artisans together with contemporary creativity and innovation in techniques and materials, each story is a multi-layered journey that reflects many facets of the UAE, its landscape, people, traditions, values and identity. Technology and Crafts: Interpretation of Crafts Through Technology will introduce one of the main craft story collections showcased at MENASA, the TEN to ONE capsule collection by Iwan Maktabi, Edouard Cabay and House of Artisans: a bespoke rug collection made from a sustainable material that is painted by Robot through AI.

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A panel discussion organised by the Emirati design platform MENASA, in which distinguished designers from around the world contribute to engaging dialogue around the craft stories showcased at MENASA.

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An showcase of the most charming traditional Vietnamese arts and culture, with beautiful performances from the country’s most famous folk artists.

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Charming Vietnam Art Show

An unique showcase of the most charming traditional Vietnamese arts and culture, with beautiful performances from the country’s most famous artists.

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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: Charming Viet Nam

Come and enjoy the music of Grenada on Al Wasl stage. Through singing, dancing, drumming, masquerades and spoken word, the Grenadian performers highlight what still links and associates them with their African Culture. 


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Come and enjoy the music, rhythm and energy of Grenada on the Al Wasl stage.

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

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On the Caribbean island of Grenada, they take their spices seriously – so much so that the country’s leading crop, nutmeg, features prominently on its national flag. At the Grenada Pavilion, you’ll tour the fragrant wonders of this beautiful “Isle of Spice”, from cinnamon and clove to turmeric and more. Along the way, you can enjoy the rhythms of Grenadian calypso and soca music, and learn about the island’s relaxed lifestyle and welcoming culture.


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Grenada: Music in the Garden

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