Glimpse of the Expo 2020 Dubai Opening Show
Expo 2020 Dubai organisers have released a series of images of what the 90-minute opening ceremony will look like!
The anticipated opening show will feature more than 1,000 performers and technical crew for "world's greatest show".
Mesmerising costumes and projections will reflect the diverse nature and landscapes of the UAE, with the ceremony highlighting Expo’s theme and purpose to connect minds and create the future.
Amna Abulhoul, Executive Creative Director, Events and Entertainment, Expo 2020 Dubai said "It will trigger something inside you, something that will make you feel that you are ready to change the world,"
"It’s a hybrid story of local talent working with some of the best creative and technical people in order to send a message to the world that tomorrow is better, that future generations are going to have a very optimistic and successful life, that we when we work together as human beings we can save this planet, and we can prosper as well," said Tareq Ghosheh, Chief Events and Entertainment Officer, Expo 2020 Dubai.
Mounir Cherkaoui, a performer and choreographer from Morocco, described the show as a "piece of art".
"I meet a lot of people at Expo and that’s what makes me happy. I meet different nationalities, different knowledge, different mentalities. We are friends, we are family that’s what I like," he said.
The ceremony will be broadcast to a global audience across multiple channels, including Expo TV, on Thursday, September 30.
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