Philippine Ambassador to the UAE Hjayceelyn M. Quintana graced the opening of Expo 2020 Dubai Terra – Sustainability Pavilion.
“Attended the opening of Terra – Sustainability Pavilion showcasing @expo2020dubai as one of the most sustainable world expos in history. Philippine Bangkóta Pavilion opens in the Sustainability District starting 1 October 2021,” the Ambassador wrote in the Official Instagram account of the Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines in the United Arab Emirates.
The Pavilions Premiere is a limited-time opportunity for visitors to preview Expo 2020’s Thematic Pavilions and will provide a glimpse of what is to come when Expo 2020 Dubai – the first World Expo to be held in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region – welcomes the world from 1 October 2021 to 31 March 2022.
Terra – The Sustainability Pavilion, is now open to the public, while Alif – The Mobility Pavilion and Mission Possible – The Opportunity Pavilion will follow later in the first quarter of 2021.
The Philippines is one of the countries participating in Expo 2020 Dubai, with its official pavilion–called ‘Bangkota’–aiming to present a nation propelled by keen interconnectivity, a culture of compassion, and a fevered imagination, is also located at Sustainability District
Spanning 1,386 square meters, the Bangkóta pavilion, an ancient Tagalog term for “coral reef”, reimagines the Filipinos as an interconnected nation creating global linkages. It will showcase the Filipino people’s embrace of social system, and their passion for creating large-scale interfaces.
The design, digital innovation, and the concept of Bangkóta perfectly represent the theme of this upcoming Expo 2020—Connecting Minds, Creating the Future—as the pavilion promises to narrate the unique ways Filipinos connect with global citizens and celebrate diversity despite differences.
Pavilions Premiere bookings can be made from 16 January at https://expo2020dubai.com/en/pavilions-premiere with each visit costing AED 25. Visitors are urged to book early as the experience will operate five days per week with limited operating hours and capacity restrictions due to enhanced health and safety measures. (CC)
