Ukraine celebrated its National Day at Expo 2020 on Monday with a flag-raising at Al Wasl Plaza, followed by a cultural performance by the National Academic Orchestra of Folk Instruments of Ukraine (NAONI), who will also perform later on the Jubilee Stage.
His Excellency Sheikh Nahayan said: “Through its participation, Ukraine shares with us ideas on innovation, sustainable development and energy efficiency, and sheds light on the uniqueness and originality of the Ukrainian people and culture through the prism of modern technologies. In this regard, I would like to express our appreciation to Ukraine, the Commissioner-General, and the wider team for Ukraine’s unique participation in this Expo.”
Describing Expo 2020 Dubai as “an extraordinary event for the entire world,” Deputy Minister Iryna Novikova said: “Today’s problems are too complex to be solved in isolation. Finding solutions to global problems requires society to be prepared to act regardless of geography, institutional boundaries, industrial clusters or cultural diversity.
“Ukraine is set to leave its mark at Expo 2020 Dubai. The Ukraine Pavilion is full of innovative ideas and is a platform demonstrating the possibilities of a smart approach: reducing damage to nature, rationally using resources and territories, creating sustainable and simple products.”
Designed in the shape of an ear of wheat to symbolise grains of hope, new ideas, projects and people, the Ukraine Pavilion combines smart living, smart thinking and smart feelings, with the latest technology proving that a better future is possible. Among the innovations on display is an e-bike with a range of 380 kilometres, all from a single charge, as well as a set of blinds that use sunlight to generate electricity.
Located in the Opportunity District, the pavilion details the country’s history and culture, providing a powerful blueprint for society and showcasing works by contemporary Ukrainian artists, including Victor Sidorenko, Serhiy Melnychenko, Oleg Tistol, Egor Zigura and Stepan Ryabchenko, as part of an exhibition, ‘Ellipsis’.
National and Honour Days at Expo 2020 Dubai are moments to celebrate each of the 200-plus International Participants, shining a light on their culture and achievements, and showcasing their pavilions and programming. Each features a flag-raising ceremony at the Stage of Nations in Al Wasl Plaza, followed by speeches and cultural performances.
Running until 31 March 2022, Expo 2020 has invited visitors from across the planet to join the making of a new world in a six-month celebration of human creativity, innovation, progress and culture.