Creating a Cultural Renaissance
Throughout history, different cultures have informed each other in ways that create new forms of communication, of expression, of existence. Everything from the Mexican taco to contemporary pop music ...
18 Feb 202222min
The Opening Ceremony: A Story of Hope
On the night of September 30th, 2021, people everywhere watched as the first World Expo in the region commemorated a historic milestone as Expo 2020 Dubai was officially declared open. At the heart...
15 Feb 202220min
Ode to the Young Ones
Sofia is a grade 10 student who loves to bike. She is also the innovator behind Darraja, a wearable solution that increases bikers’ safety. Darraja is on display along with 297 other innovations at th...
11 Feb 202217min
The Hidden Stories
So much of Expo’s public realm was designed to inspire a sense of child-like wonder, from the biggest architectural marvel to the smallest tile on the ground. The Expo is full of Easter eggs! These sm...
8 Feb 202219min
Explaining Expo 2020 to the World
Over 192 countries are participating in Expo 2020 Dubai, with over 60 unique daily events in a space that is twice the size of Monaco. But how do you capture the magnitude and magic of this 182-day me...
4 Feb 202215min
Expo Superfans
Jason and Cesar have each visited multiple World Expos throughout their lives, including Expo 2020 Dubai. With each Expo, they travel the world over the span of a few days - without even setting foot ...
1 Feb 202223min
Music I: Firdaus Women’s Orchestra
In July 2020, the UAE sent off a mission to space, the Emirates Mars Mission. Inspired by the space expedition, A.R. Rahman, renowned Indian composer and performer, composed an original piece for the ...
28 Jan 202220min
Music II: This is Our Time
In part two of our three-part series exploring music at Dubai’s Expo, we’re talking about “This is Our Time” - the official theme song for Expo 2020 Dubai. As the official song for the first Expo e...
28 Jan 202218min
