Music and multimedia show Al Qantara, meaning “The Bridge” in Arabic, aims not only to celebrate Portugal's National Day at Expo 2020 Dubai, but also to surprise visitors, test their curiosity, offer them new memories and share Portuguese cultural influences. The show features the percussion group Retimbar; singer Teresa Salgueiro; Portuguese guitar players António Chainho and Marta Pereira da Costa; and musician Fred.

Al Qantara, The Bridge

Portugal: Al Qantara

A special performance in celebration of Portugal's National Day at Expo 2020 Dubai, featuring a selection of artists that will portray the essence of the Portuguese culture.

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For centuries, Portuguese explorers such as Vasco da Gama and Ferdinand Magellan sailed the world, creating new connections with Africa, India and beyond. Now at Expo 2020, the country is honouring its heritage of multiculturalism at the Portugal Pavilion, a celebration of diversity and inclusion.

The pavilion’s theme is “A World in One Country”, and you’ll see this idea reflected in its exhibits, including the dynamic digital faces that welcome you and a garden area that showcases Portugal’s biodiversity. Other attractions include tours of the country’s aerospace industry and “blue” ocean economy, as well as the best of Portuguese cuisine.


With tall sail-shaped façades that rise high into the air, the Portugal Pavilion recalls a white sailing ship cruising through Expo 2020, much as Portuguese explorers like Ferdinand Magellan, featured within, once sailed across the globe. 

The pavilion’s bottom level is open in the centre, with sturdy grey structures to either side. Resting upon these is the broad main exhibit hall, a squared-off take on the caravel, a 15th century Portuguese boat design renowned for its speed. Its four rectangular sails stand tall at various heights. 


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Authentic Portuguese cuisine at the pavilion’s restaurant

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Wide-ranging celebration of Portugal’s diversity

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Upcoming Bollywood action drama movie RRR is set to take the box offices by storm. See cast members Jr NTR, Ram Charan, Alia Bhatt and SS Rajamouli live on the Jubilee Stage at Expo 2020 Dubai and find out more about this upcoming hit! 

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See the stars of upcoming action drama movie RRR in person on the Jubilee Stage! 

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With a striking design inspired by fossilised sand dunes, Jubilee Stage is an open-air festival stage. Located in Jubilee Park, it hosts performances and large concerts.

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RRR Cast Special Appearance

Founded in Japan's Nara Prefecture in 1993, Yamato have since performed over 4,000 times in 54 countries and regions. Every year, the troupe tour the world, creating and presenting original compositions that combine the sounds of a 400-year-old instrument with incredible new energy. 

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Expect thumping rhythms and explosive beats as this incredible troupe combines a 400-year-old instrument with an unimaginable amount of energy.

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Welcome in the New Year with the music of DJ Skip. Shannon Syas (DJ Skip) has gained worldwide recognition as a producer, remixer, promoter and DJ. From Chicago, DJ Skip has contributed to the genre of Chicago house music, which quickly spread to the rest of the world and remains a vibrant sector of the dance music scene on every continent. There is no better way to welcome 2022 than at Expo 2020.

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Welcome in the New Year with the music of DJ Skip, live from the Jubilee Stage.

Celebrate New Year’s Eve and welcome in 2022 alongside 192 countries at Expo 2020 Dubai! Experience a unique New Year’s Eve with curated programming and special events, including an impressive drone countdown, two spectacular firework shows and an eclectic events calendar filled with immersive and musical performances. 

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Ring in the new year with special events and performances at Expo 2020 Dubai.

Portugal: Al Qantara

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