Fusing the sounds and elements of Seychelles with music to offer an immersive and cross-genre experience. Featuring four multi-award-winning artists: Jakim, Telsy, Travis and MIA. 

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Cultural Fuse

Enjoy an immersive and cross-genre experience, featuring four top artists: Jakim, Telsy, Travis and MIA, who have won an impressive haul of top music awards.

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Discover the real treasure of the Seychelles: its majestic natural beauty.

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Learn about collaborative efforts to protect nature for future generations.

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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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Cultural Fuse: Music of the Seychelles

Celebrate Central African Republic's National Day at Expo 2020 Dubai and immerse yourself in the nation's incredible culture.

Central African Republic National Day Ceremony

Architecture II: Al Wasl Plaza

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Expo 2020 Dubai, the first Expo in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia region in the 170 years of World Expo history, opened with a celebration of global togetherness and optimism. Spectacular storytelling, performances, fireworks, and immersive projections on the dome of Al Wasl, the heart of Expo 2020, all told a story of collaboration and hope for the future, echoing Expo 2020 Dubai's theme of "Connecting Minds, Creating the Future". Global artists joining in the celebration included Andrea Bocelli, Ellie Goulding, Lang Lang and Mohammed Abdu.

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The first World Expo in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia region, Expo 2020 opened with a celebration of global connection and hope for the future.

Expo 2020 Dubai Opening Ceremony

Long ago, travellers referred to Dubai as Al Wasl, or “the connection” – a name that reflects the area’s heritage as a meeting point. This spirit of coming together takes shape in Al Wasl Plaza, Expo 2020’s spectacular centrepiece and gathering ground for celebration and wonder. 

Situated at the meeting point of Expo’s three thematic districts, Al Wasl Plaza's dome is tall enough to fit the Leaning Tower of Pisa beneath it. By night, she transforms into a 360-degree projection screen, blanketed by more than 250 state-of-the-art projectors. Al Wasl Plaza is a hub for visitors and the vibrant heart of our Expo.

Daily performances, national day ceremonies and more

Immersive 360-degree domed projection screen

Lush garden spaces for relaxation and connection

Al Wasl features

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Al Wasl Plaza is 130 metres in diameter and more than 67 metres tall. Delicate-looking despite its titanic scale, her pattern is inspired by our Expo's logo, which is fully visible at the oculus.

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The life force of the Expo 2020 site, Al Wasl Plaza proudly carries the old name of Dubai.

The beating heart of Expo 2020

A series of immersive 360° videos of Al Wasl's projection shows that put you centre stage for each stunning performance. 

Al Wasl Plaza 360° Immersive Experiences

The Beating Heart of Expo 2020

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Join us in celebrating Central African Republic National Day

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Central African Republic National Day

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A land of rich natural beauty and resilient people, the Central African Republic (CAR) shares a message of perseverance and cooperation at its pavilion, which focuses on the country’s enthusiastic efforts to combat deforestation and safeguard traditional farming practices. 
Explore the pavilion, designed to evoke the unique homes of forest-dwelling tribes, then learn about CAR’s sustainable initiatives, from understanding the lifecycle of the forest to designing improved wood cook stoves and ambitious plans for a new solar energy plant. 

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Central African Republic National Day Ceremony 

Experience two artists from the new generation of Angolan percussionists demonstrating that through the sound of drumming, harmony can be achieved in a village. 


African Percussion Performance

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Eclectic music symbiosis between traditional roots and world music


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For thousands of years, Angola’s Chokwe people have preserved their cultural wisdom through looping Sona drawings, in which special symbols are sketched into the sand and passed down through generations. The Angola Pavilion at Expo 2020 pays homage to this ancient tradition of knowledge sharing, connecting it with the nation’s emerging innovation industry.

With lush displays of Angolan flora, immersive exhibits and installations of modern and traditional art, the pavilion takes you on a Sona-inspired journey through contemporary Angola. Explore installations from contemporary Angolan artists, browse traditional Angolan crafts and more.


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The Angola Pavilion architecture evokes both modernist design and the looping shapes of Angolan Sona sand drawings. It is anchored by a golden, geometric sunburst held aloft by a ring of tall, slim silver pillars.

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A modern take

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Expo Street Music will bring Festival Garden to life with a selection of incredible North African performers. Moroccan pop star and producer Douzi has won a number of accolades for his music and performed around the world, Tunisian artist Nordo found fame thanks to his fusion of pop and hip-hop, French-Algerian singer Faudel is well known for his Raï musical style and performs in multiple languages, and popstar Mourtada's fresh take on Arabic pop is guaranteed to get audiences dancing.

The Sounds of North Africa

EXPO Street Music N Africa

Expo Street Music is strumming to life with Nordo, Douzi, Mourtada and Faudel, bringing sweet rhythms to Expo 2020 Dubai at Festival Garden.

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Expo Street Music: North African Night

Expo Street Music

Bringing the streets of Expo to life with a selection of incredible, themed concerts.