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

Uruguay National Day Ceremony

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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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General view of Al Wasl Plaza 

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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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.

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Daily performances, national day ceremonies and more

Al Wasl Dome Projections

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

Al Wasl Plaza 360° Immersive Experiences

The Beating Heart of Expo 2020

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

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Known for its advanced education system and sophisticated social outlook, Uruguay has long been seen as a nation of forward-thinkers in political and economic spheres. The nation’s pavilion has a good news story to share with Expo 2020: one that includes an economy that has been liberalised in recent decades, opening up the country to new investment and economic opportunities. Discover this land of sun-soaked coastline and lush grasslands, and learn how Uruguay works to balance its economic progress with responsible, sustainable development to protect these natural gifts.


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In celebration of Uruguay's National Day at Expo 2020 Dubai, be enchanted as the Suite Gardel pays tribute to 100 years of La Cumparsita, the most famous tango in the world!

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Be enchanted as the Suite Gardel pays tribute to 100 years of La Cumparsita, the most famous tango in the world!


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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Uruguay: The Suite Gardel

Be a part of the world's largest Jiu-Jitsu lesson by joining Brazil and the UAE to set a new Guinness World Record. We then visit the incredible pavilions of Panama and Uruguay. Earn points and top the leaderboard, win badges and reveal treasures. Your points convert to Seeds of Change which you can pledge to the cause of your choice. Enjoy watching the show and chat on Facebook, YouTube or Twitch account to earn points! Photosensitivity warning: some locations in Live@Expo broadcasts may feature bright flashing lights that may affect photosensitive viewers.

Ep 23: Jiu-Jitsu World Record, Panama and Uruguay Pavilions

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Be a part of the world's largest Jiu-Jitsu lesson by joining Brazil and the UAE to set a new Guinness World Record. We then visit the incredible pavilions of Panama and Uruguay.

Witness the largest jiu-jitsu lesson which will break world records!

See the football trophies from Uruguay who won the World Cup twice!

Learn all about the beauty of Panama and its amazing canal.

Experience a delicious coffee shot from Espresso Lab!

Use your Facebook, YouTube, Tik Tok or Twitch account to join the chat and earn points!

Interactive, chat-driven tour co-curated by you, the audience.

Earn badges, go on treasure hunts and top the leaderboard!

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As the caretakers of Earth’s mightiest waterway, the epic Amazon River, Brazilians have a unique appreciation of the beauty, power and importance of our shared water resources. Now, with the meditative Brazil Pavilion, they’ve brought an authentic, multisensory Amazonian experience to the Dubai desert. Strikingly fashioned from tensile steel and white fabric, the pavilion recreates the sights, sounds and even aromas of the Amazon basin, complete with a thin flood of water in the main exhibit area and immersive projections of the rainforest all around. And don’t worry: If you’d rather not get your feet wet, boots will be provided.


Panoramic projections onto the pavilion’s exterior.

Restaurant featuring the flavours of Brazil.

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The Brazil Pavilion is an immense, shallow rectangular pool carved with gentle curves. A boxy, 18-metre-high steel structure stretched with translucent, white fabric panels seems to float over the pool on columns, referencing Brazil’s riverside stilt houses. 

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This small tropical nation has had a colossal influence on international trade and travel for centuries – moving people, cargo and, more recently, digital data across oceans and between the Americas. The Panama Pavilion at Expo 2020 puts you right in the middle of the action with a virtual-reality cruise through its trademark Panama Canal, the man-made wonder that links the Pacific and Atlantic oceans. You’ll also time travel through an immersive tour of Panama’s history, explore exhibits on the nation’s forward-thinking sustainability and tourism initiatives, and savour delicious Panamanian dishes.

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Live@Expo Ep 23: Jiu-Jitsu World Record, Panama and Uruguay Pavilions

Welcome to an interactive live tour where you and a community of virtual visitors from around the world control where the guide goes and what you see! Earn points and top the leaderboard, win badges and reveal treasures. Your points convert to Seeds of Change which you can pledge to the cause of your choice.

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Join a new virtual tour of the Expo! You control where the guide goes as they explore Expo 2020.

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Uruguay National Day Ceremony

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