Beirut-born composer and pianist Tarek Yamani taught himself jazz at the age of just 19 and has gone on to win critical acclaim and multiple awards. Yamani reworks classical Arabic sounds within the framework of American jazz, and he has played his music to audiences around the world. Live at Dubai Millennium Amphitheatre, he is supported by bassist and producer Elie Afif and award-winning percussionist Khaled Yassine, putting on an incredible show.

Tarek Yamani Trio featuring Elie Afif and Khaled Yassine

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Enjoy a night of incredible jazz from award-winning composer and pianist Tarek Yamani, supported by bassist Eli Afif and percussionist Khaled Yassine. 

The Dubai Millennium Amphitheatre is a performance space hosting cultural performances and live music for seated crowds, located in Al Forsan Park. The venue’s design features a model of two Ghaf trees that intertwine above the centre of the stage. 

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As a deeply symbolic cultural artifact, food informs notions of heritage, place, and identity in multifaceted ways. From informing cultural identities and nationhood to being the basis of personal family histories, meals and the ingredients that build them go beyond biological imperatives. Building on the three pillars of innovation, responsibility and identity, this event unites local, regional, and international artists, restaurateurs, researchers, scientists, and curators to share their stories.


The Future of Food

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Sharing stories on food as a cultural artifact that informs our notions of culture, identity, heritage and community.

From farm to plate, the food value chain is an integral part of society, providing income and livelihoods for billions. The ways in which we currently cultivate food by means of deforestation and food waste however, are all contributing adversely to climate change. Expo will serve as a platform to bring together all stakeholders in various value chains to spotlight localized solutions to food, nutrition and farming challenges. The programme will explore food sustainably, climate-friendly agriculture and other practices that work in harmony with the environment. 


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How do we sustainably grow food to meet future demand?

Food, Agriculture & Livelihoods Week

Cultures in Conversation | Key Ingredients: The Future of Food

World Expos have always been meeting places for people across cultures and geographies; an opportunity to come together and celebrate human ingenuity and forge meaningful human connections. As the first World Expo to be held in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, and with the participation of more than 192 countries, Expo 2020 Dubai looks to take this legacy even further. The Build Bridges track of Expo 2020 Dubai’s Programme for People and Planet features a tapestry of event series and experiences that celebrate our common humanity and the vital connections that can help us prosper together as a worldwide community.

Knowing One Another Better

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A media conference led by the Comoros Pavilion under the theme "connect the minds to build the future", shedding light on the country's culture, values, and identity. The conference is led by Dr. Kassim Mohamed-Soyir Bajrafil - Ambassador and Permanent Delegate of the Union of Comoros to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), Professor at the National Institute of Oriental Languages and Civilizations in Paris, Islamic thinker, and writer. 

Comoros Islands: A Crossroad to Cultures

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A media conference led by the Comoros Pavilion under the theme "connect the minds to build the future", shedding light on the country's culture, identity, and values.

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The archipelago of Comoros, off Africa’s east coast, is known for its spices and aromas: vanilla, clove, and ylang-ylang. At the Comoros Pavilion, you’ll get a fragrant tour of the islands’ “garden of marvels”, with an emphasis on sustainability.

According to Comorian legend, Mount Karthala erupted up from the ocean floor when King Solomon’s courier accidentally dropped the Queen of Sheba’s ring into the sea. As you begin your journey through the Comoros Pavilion, you’ll receive your own recycled-plastic ring that you can later toss into the Karthala crater as a symbol of your commitment to sustainability.


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Comoros Islands: A Crossroad of Cultures

Watch the incredible Shilpakala Adacemy perform a group dance piece that highlights the culture and heritage of Bangladesh. Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy is the principal state-sponsored national cultural center of Bangladesh. It is the national academy of fine and performing arts. The academy was established through an act of Parliament in 1974 as a statutory organization under the Ministry of Cultural Affairs. 


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Bangladesh: Shilpakala Academy Performance

Watch the incredible Shilpakala Adacemy perform a group dance piece that highlights the culture and heritage of Bangladesh.

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Once a farming economy, Bangladesh is rapidly becoming a mighty innovation and manufacturing hub – a leading exporter of clothing and consumer goods. The Bangladesh Pavilion at Expo 2020 offers a wide-ranging tour of what the emerging nation has to offer, from scientific advancements to handcrafted treasures. Learn about Bangladeshi culture and industry, explore its mangrove forests and sandy beaches and much more.