Take in the famous Christmas Mass service, live streamed to Expo 2020 from Bethlehem. Led by the Holy See Pavilion, this is the perfect way to usher in Christmas Day. 

Christmas Mass Live from Bethlehem

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In celebration of the festive season, watch Christmas Mass streamed live from Bethlehem. 

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While it’s famously the world’s smallest sovereign state, the Holy See (or Vatican City) has a big impact on the world: seeking to build bridges of peace and cultural harmony that underpin the universal values of tolerance and coexistence. The Holy See Pavilion celebrates open communication between interreligious and diplomatic groups to break down walls that separate us. Discover a showcase of vividly illustrated illuminated manuscripts and, if you look up, a beautiful recreation of one of the Holy See’s most iconic treasures: Michelangelo’s The Creation of Adam from the Sistine Chapel’s ceiling fresco inside St Peter’s Basilica.

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Discover a recreation of one of the Holy See's treasures: Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel’s ceiling fresco.

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Holy See: Christmas Mass Live from Bethlehem

The magic of Christmas will come to life from 20th - 28th December at Expo 2020 Dubai. Blending traditional celebrations with a modern twist, visitors will experience a truly festive environment. Al Wasl Plaza will be turned into a magical Winter Wonderland space with stunning Christmas decorations and festive projections. Throughout the districts visitors can enjoy a number of festive surprises.


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Christmas Nostalgia

The magic of Christmas will come to life at Expo 2020 Dubai.

Christmas @ Expo

Technology is considered a science of craft, it is a development of skills that are used to produce tangible and intangible goods and services. Heritage crafts are systems that are created to produce an outcome or series of products that identify a society, preserving its culture. Some Emirati crafts include Talli and Safeefah weaving, which resulted into products used in multifunctional manners. This session will focus on the future of urban design, textiles, fashion, and architecture.

Irthi Contemporary Crafts Council, together with art and technology experts, developed a physical and virtual talk and workshop to showcase ways by which crafts and technology could coexist, and serve as great tools to sustaining one another and crafting the future. The session will include a series of Talli & Safeefah weaving workshops, led by Irthi, using tablet technology.

Join the event, and interact via https://zoom.us/j/93850568121

Panel Discussion & Workshop: Crafting the Future

Irthi: Crafting the Future

Irthi Contemporary Crafts Council presents an integrated talk and workshop session to discuss ways in which crafts and technology could coexist. Co-curated by NAMA Women Advancement.

Inside Expo: The Brave Women

Women's Pavilion - Audio Guide

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Women make tremendous contributions to the world, yet many remain unknown or forgotten. The Women’s Pavilion in collaboration with Cartier at Expo 2020 challenges this imbalance by taking visitors on a journey through the remarkable achievements of women across the globe. Our showcase underscores the principle that “When women thrive, all of humanity thrives”.

The pavilion showcases the exceptional accomplishments of women, world-famous and unknown. Immerse yourself in the triumphs of women through history, discover the journeys women have taken to claim their equality and dive into the stories of the inspirational women shaping our future.


Globe-spanning tour of women’s achievements and ongoing challenges

Multisensory exhibition created by actor/artist Mélanie Laurent and Emirati artists

Majlis-inspired social space for live conversations and events

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Reflecting the UAE’s commitment to women’s empowerment and gender equality, the Women’s Pavilion serves as a catalyst for social transformation, both in Dubai and far beyond. By championing exceptional women, it aims to inspire dialogue, shatter gender misconceptions, and leave a lasting legacy of positive change for women worldwide.

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Under the title “New Perspectives”, the Women’s World Majlis programme invites you to recognise a fundamental principle: when women thrive, humanity thrives.

The programme highlights the impact women have made on society and shines a light on their often forgotten contributions. By shifting perspectives, we embrace the infinite approaches to a more balanced world.

A common vision for a unique collaboration; sustainable development goals and aspirations for a peaceful and prosperous world cannot be achieved without gender equality and women’s empowerment.

Sharing this vision, Expo 2020 Dubai and Cartier celebrate women changemakers around the globe, asserting our conviction that innovative collaboration between the private sector, civil society and committed individuals is the pathway to meaningful change.

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When women thrive, humanity thrives. A common vision for a unique collaboration.

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Be enthralled by the music of La China Sonidera, a musical group hailing from Oaxaca, at the Dubai Millennium Amphitheatre. The diverse musical backgrounds of its members have shaped the band's sound: a unique rhythm that combines elements of funk, son jarocho, jazz and ranchero rock, guaranteed to get you dancing! 

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La China Sonidera

Prepare to be captivated by one of Oaxaca's most popular and beloved bands, La China Sonidera, who perform at the Dubai Millennium Amphitheatre.

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Every winter, millions of migrating black and orange Monarch butterflies set the forests of Central Mexico ablaze with colour. The Mexico Pavilion takes this graceful creature and a rainbow of iconic Mexican flowers, as inspiration for a symbolic and vivid presentation of the country’s flourishing creativity and innovation. Explore rich multimedia displays that highlight how the act of pollination fosters exciting new growth in nature, gastronomy and business. Enjoy iconic Mexican art and performance and get a unique taste of authentic and boundary-pushing Mexican cuisine.


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Mexico: La China Sonidera Concert (Dec 27th)

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.


Holy See: Christmas Mass Live from Bethlehem

Christmas Mass Live from Bethlehem

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