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

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The Opening Ceremony: A Story of Hope

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.

Jaw-dropping immersive projections beginning with the fiery birth of our planet.

A celebration of the majesty of nature, both underwater and on land.

Incredible local and international performers.

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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.

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Daily performances, national day ceremonies and more

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Immersive 360-degree domed projection screen

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Lush garden spaces for relaxation and connection

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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. 

DUBAI, 12 October 2021. Underwater Harmony performance at Al Wasl, Expo 2020 Dubai. (Photo by Christopher Pike/Expo 2020 Dubai)


Underwater Harmony performance at Al Wasl

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

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As a people who have always relied on healthy seas, Norwegians are also some of the ocean’s most vigilant stewards — and they’ve brought a powerful message of marine sustainability to Expo 2020.

With a bold architectural design based on ancient trading boats, the Norway Pavilion offers a grand voyage through the nation’s pioneering vision for sustainable ocean development. Explore Norway’s eco-friendly fisheries, floating offshore wind power stations, seabed carbon-storage research and much more.


The Norway Pavilion takes the form of an impressive vessel with a leading edge that juts forward and up like the prow of a ship. The façade of the pavilion consists of uniform metal panels with large windows of varying widths and heights along its long flank.

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Bold architectural design based on age-old Norse ships

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Engaging exhibits exploring marine sustainability

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Showcase of Norway’s stunning natural landscapes

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Water fuels our sustenance but also moves money, goods and people around the world, provides a valuable source of renewable energy, and enables the world’s food to grow. This week will help us understand how to preserve and sustainably manage this precious finite resource for infinite uses. The programme will highlight the true value of water, as well as progress and best practice in ensuring clean and adequate water for people, industry and the planet.

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 How will we protect our most precious resource today, for tomorrow?

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

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For centuries, the indigenous Yanomami people of Venezuela’s Amazon rainforest have dwelled in grand, ring-like communal huts called shabonos. With its colourful shabono-inspired circular architecture and luminous central skylight, the Venezuela Pavilion brings the nation’s timeless collaborative spirit to Expo 2020. The pavilion’s exhibits focus on Venezuela’s greatest resources: its people and natural splendour. Explore the country’s rich folklore and craftsmanship, discover its incredible sand-to-snow ecological diversity and unwind with fresh coffee and chocolate at the pavilion’s restaurant and tasting room.


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Bright and cheery, the Venezuela Pavilion is a large cube, decorated with white vertical slats that cover all four faces of the building. A second layer of shorter vertical slats form a wide, wave-like band across the middle of each wall, coloured in a shifting rainbow that represents the tones of Venezuelan nature as well as its national flag.

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

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From Nobel laureates to novelists to inventors, Croatia has nurtured countless brilliant minds who went on to change the world. Come celebrate the nation’s legacy of learning at the Croatia Pavilion, where visitors can explore immersive audio-visual features on nine great Croatian thinkers. See Croatian landscapes in dazzling detail on giant LED screens, immerse yourself in the country’s traditional culture or browse the retail shop for authentic Croatian crafts.


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Norway National Day Ceremony

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