All seven emirates across the UAE celebrated the one year countdown to Expo 2020 with spectacular events offering a little taste of what is to come at the world’s greatest show to be held for six months from October, 2020 through to April, 2021.
Dubai celebrations witnessed global superstar Mariah Carey and acclaimed Emirati singer and Expo 2020 Ambassador Hussain Al Jassmi headlining the celebrations in Burj Park, Downtown Dubai, along with performances by Bollywood actress and singer Shraddha Kapoor and a UAE-based multi-cultural band.
A mesmerising LED and firework show at the iconic Burj Khalifa at 8.20pm (20.20) launched the 12 month countdown to 20 October 2020.
Simultaneously from 5pm to 10pm, buzzing events were held in the six other Emirates, at Louvre Abu Dhabi, Al Majaz Waterfront in Sharjah, Ajman Museum, Umm Al Quwain Corniche, Al Qawasim Corniche in Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah Fort.
Across all seven Emirates, performances by 100 artists from 26 different nationalities highlighted the nation’s rich talent pool and multicultural modern society, as well as the global appeal of Expo 2020.
Expo 2020 Dubai will bring together 192 participating nations and an anticipated 25 million visits, showcasing the best in technology, architecture, gastronomy, culture and more through the theme ‘Connecting Minds, Creating the Future’.
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