A fusion traditional and contemporary performance in celebration of Slovakia's National Day at Expo 2020 Dubai.

National Day Event

Slovakia: National Day Event

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

Slovak

With its stunning mountain peaks, thick forests and medieval castles, Slovakia may seem like the setting of a fairy-tale, but a closer look reveals a modern manufacturing power crackling with innovative energy, from hydrogen-fuel research to aerospace design. The Slovakia Pavilion celebrates this nation’s speedy pace of development with an immersive 360-degree adventure that gives visitors a playful peek under the hood of its innovative projects. Discover a hydrogen-powered car and bus, Slovak-manufactured planes, touch-free technologies and more.


Slovakia Pavilion

Slovak Republic National Day

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MENASA is an Emirati Design Platform curated by Samer Yamani, to celebrate Emirati artisanal work and to identify, curate, promote and present Emirati design and crafts through exclusive design collections and content.

In this event, an exciting line up of distinguished panelists in the field of design from around the world discuss unique perspectives of design storytelling, and how they have been able to break out of the expected and present the extraordinary.

The Power of Storytelling in Design

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MENASA’s third panel discussion, featuring distinguished panelists from around the world to discuss unique perspectives of design storytelling, and how they enable moving from the expected to the extraordinary.

MENASA – Emirati Design Platform - Audio Guide

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MENASA - Emirati Design Platform offers visitors an overview of the UAE’s vibrant artisan culture. Its bespoke collections are created with top local and international designers and explore seven Emirati “Craft Stories”: safeefa, clay, talli, sadu, coffee making, Gargour making and pearl diving. Each story leads you through the processes involved in crafting the design collections. The programme’s space hosts design collections to stimulate and inspire. Many of the one-of-a-kind pieces on display are also available to take home, with each purchase helping to sustain the local design ecosystem.

Aiming to identify, curate, promote and present Emirati design and crafts through exclusive design collections and curated content, MENASA provides a unique opportunity to explore traditional Emirati crafts through contemporary design, innovative materials and advanced processes. The platform features exciting design collaborations between over 40 local and international designers from 11 countries.

8000 Waves Design

Crafts and Design

Exploring Emirati

MENASA – Emirati Design Platform

MENASA: The Power of Storytelling in Design

Paying homage to the music of the UAE and the region, the Oud, Nay and Tabla takes us through a Pan Arab Journey.

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Pan Arab Waves 

Immerse yourself in the story of a young boy becoming a man, and a horse that rediscovers her love for life. A story where the potential of the spirit, is not always shown on the surface.

The Boy and The Horse is a tribute to Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and an acknowledgement of his visionary character that delivered his dream of Dubai to its people. In this 15 minute theatrical projection, we learn about conviction and believing in oneself, alongside the values of courage and commitment.

The Story of a Boy and His Horse

Al Adiyat

A tribute to Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and an acknowledgement of his visionary character.

Architecture II: Al Wasl Plaza

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Al Wasl Plaza

Al Wasl 

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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 360

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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Extraordinary

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. 

Slovakia: National Day Event

National Day Event

Participants

Slovak Republic National Day.