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Look to the skies as France kicks off its National Day at Expo 2020

2Oct

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Lifestyle

Look to the skies as France kicks off its National Day at Expo 2020

DUBAI, 2 October 2021 – France is celebrating its Expo 2020 Dubai’s National Day with some out of this world celebrations in the skies and across 10 locations, with the main activities taking place at Al Wasl Plaza. The festivities start with the fabulous Mister Sigrid, a crazy hatter, dressing visitors with eye-catching headgear in the colours of the French flag; while stilt-walker company La Zizanie, donned in alien costumes, sets the day’s theme. Visitors can watch legendary Patrouille de France, the aerobatic team of the French Air Force, paint the sky blue, white and red during a dynamic aviation display from 13:45. Another highlight is the parade on Avenue of the Nations, comprising students from seven French schools in the UAE. The official ceremony takes plac...

The unveiling: Excited crowds flock to the first day of Expo 2020 Dubai

2Oct

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Featured, Lifestyle

The unveiling: Excited crowds flock to the first day of Expo 2020 Dubai

DUBAI – As Expo 2020 Dubai opened its doors to the world for the first time, crowds of visitors flocked to the spectacular site, eager to witness first-hand the first day of the first World Expo in the region. Excitement levels were already high before the gates were opened at 10am at the Sustainability Entry Portal, with many enthusiastic people beginning to line up after travelling from all over the UAE and around the world to be among the first to see Expo 2020. “I woke up at 6am. We left at around 7am,” said 17-year-old Mubarak Salah Al Hemeiri, who came with his whole family from Al Ain, Abu Dhabi emirate, and planned to spend the whole day at the Expo site. “I don’t use social media. I came here to get my own first impression. I’m so excited. I couldn’t imagine seeing this...

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