Over 5,000 of Expo 2020 Dubai’s first wave of 53,000 visitors explored the wonders of the Philippines’ pavilion ‘Bangkota’ during its opening day last October 1, 2021.
Officials from the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), Philippine Embassy in UAE, Philippine Consulate in Dubai, as well as business heads, community leaders, and Expo visitors in general witnessed the opening of the 1,386 sq.m. pavilion located at the Sustainability District of Expo 2020 Dubai.
Alongside Philippine Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates H.E. Hjayceelyn Quintana, PDTI Assistant Secretary Rosvi C. Gaetos—who also serves as the PH Expo 2020 Dubai Alternate Commissioner General—led the unveiling of the culturally and visually inspiring Bangkóta at the Sustainability District of the Expo.
Under the banner of “Connecting Minds, Creating the Future” theme, Expo 2020 Dubai runs from 1st October 2021 to 31st March 2022, gathering more than 200 participants including 192 countries. Ticket prices to Expo 2020 start from AED 95.
The Bangkota is the story of every Filipino. It brings together an ensemble of the finest Filipino artists and talents in a variety of artistic facets to mount an epic symphony of nature, art, architecture, and a story of the Filipinos’ 4,000-year journey of cultural sustainability. It is divided into several areas that each mark a different yet interconnected visual experience for the visitors.
Check out the entire album here: Philippines pavilion ‘Bangkota’ Opening Day – October 1, 2021
