World Expos have been taking place since 1851, in cities all across the globe for anywhere from three to six months at a time. Over the years they have had a profound effect on everything from architecture, to the arts, technology and more. 2020 was supposed to be the year Dubai in the United Arab Emirates shone on the world stage as host of the event, but due to COVID-19 it was delayed, and will now take place from October 1st 2021 to March 31st 2022. It’s the first time the event was ever postponed rather than cancelled, and it’s promising to be the largest event ever to have taken place in the UAE. It’s also the first World Expo to be held in the Middle East, North Africa and South Asia region.
Expo 2020 takes place on a 438-hectare area (1083 acres) of land located between Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Currently 192 countries are taking part, each following the theme of “Connecting Minds, Creating the Future” and three sub-themes of opportunity, mobility and sustainability. Each country will get their own pavilion, with many of them focusing on one particular sub-theme. Africa is well represented at the event, with 20 countries participating, and on top of that there is also an African Union Pavilion.
Ethiopia invites you to explore the oldest independent country in Africa, as they showcase the origin of opportunity, their history, their landscape and their people. Kenya wants to spark your curiosity by showing you their technological innovations, while giving you a chance to meet the 44 tribes of their nation. Morocco seeks to inspire you, by showing you how they are committed to a sustainable future, while giving you one of the best views of the Expo. And Egypt takes you on a high-end digital journey with a virtual tour guide, and gives you a chance to travel through time with a unique 3D experience. The African Union Pavilion takes you on a journey through the past, present and future of the continent, while showing you the Africa We Want. They will show you key areas of interest and priority for the African Union, including the Grand Inga Dam project, the Africa Outer Space Strategy and the African Economic Platform.
If you are wondering how you can get there, you can fly on the new Expo 2020 Dubai A380 airplane from Emirates. Emirates is not only a sponsor of the event, but the official airline as well. The colourful aircraft features the Expo 2020 Dubai logo as well as their motto, “Be Part of the Magic.”
With travel re-opening, Expo 2020 is an event you won’t want to miss. For more information on how to get tickets to this once in a lifetime experience, or to find out how we can help you book tour packages including flights and hotels, contact Freweini today at fg@canacreativetravel.com or 416-249-0972 / 647-457-0972.