Expo 2020 Dubai celebrates St Patrick's Day - in pictures

  • A gala concert with Irish musician Martin Hayes and the band Daithi at Al Wasl Plaza. Photo: Expo 2020 Dubai
    A gala concert with Irish musician Martin Hayes and the band Daithi at Al Wasl Plaza. Photo: Expo 2020 Dubai
  • Martin Hayes performs at Al Wasl Plaza. Photo: Expo 2020 Dubai
    Martin Hayes performs at Al Wasl Plaza. Photo: Expo 2020 Dubai
  • Irish dancers at the Al Wasl Dome gala performance. Photo: Expo 2020 Dubai
    Irish dancers at the Al Wasl Dome gala performance. Photo: Expo 2020 Dubai
  • Visitors watch the concert. Photo: Expo 2020 Dubai
    Visitors watch the concert. Photo: Expo 2020 Dubai
  • Children take part in St Patrick's day sport activities at Expo Sports Arena. Photo: Expo 2020 Dubai
    Children take part in St Patrick's day sport activities at Expo Sports Arena. Photo: Expo 2020 Dubai
  • Children could try out Gaelic games including hurling. Photo: Expo 2020 Dubai
    Children could try out Gaelic games including hurling. Photo: Expo 2020 Dubai
  • The Uileann pipes are explained to the audience at Expo 2020 Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    The Uileann pipes are explained to the audience at Expo 2020 Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • The Freil sisters featuring Cathal perform, Chris Whiteoak / The National
    The Freil sisters featuring Cathal perform, Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Visitors to the Ireland pavilion celebrate St Patrick's day. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Visitors to the Ireland pavilion celebrate St Patrick's day. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Members of staff enjoy the celebrations. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Members of staff enjoy the celebrations. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Visitors to the Ireland pavilion soak up the atmosphere. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Visitors to the Ireland pavilion soak up the atmosphere. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Expo 2020 is celebrating all things Irish with a line-up of events marking St Patrick's Day. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Expo 2020 is celebrating all things Irish with a line-up of events marking St Patrick's Day. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • The world's fair is highlighting everything from Irish businesses, music and sport with a programme of free-to-attend events taking place throughout the day. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    The world's fair is highlighting everything from Irish businesses, music and sport with a programme of free-to-attend events taking place throughout the day. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • The Freil sisters featuring Cathal. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    The Freil sisters featuring Cathal. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Members of staff at the Ireland pavilion at Expo 2020 celebrate St Patrick's day. Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Members of staff at the Ireland pavilion at Expo 2020 celebrate St Patrick's day. Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Cultural performers during Ireland's National Day at Expo 2020 Dubai. All photos: Expo 2020 Dubai
    Cultural performers during Ireland's National Day at Expo 2020 Dubai. All photos: Expo 2020 Dubai
  • A musical performer takes centre stage.
    A musical performer takes centre stage.
  • A child celebrates Ireland's National Day at the world's fair.
    A child celebrates Ireland's National Day at the world's fair.
  • The Irish flag and the UAE flag fly high.
    The Irish flag and the UAE flag fly high.
  • Reem Al Hashimy, UAE Minister of State for International Co-operation and Director General of Expo 2020 Dubai, and Darragh O’Brien, left, Ireland's Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, attend Ireland's National Day celebrations at the world's fair.
    Reem Al Hashimy, UAE Minister of State for International Co-operation and Director General of Expo 2020 Dubai, and Darragh O’Brien, left, Ireland's Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, attend Ireland's National Day celebrations at the world's fair.
  • A visitor takes a picture of the celebrations.
    A visitor takes a picture of the celebrations.
  • A woman - dressed all in green - attends the celebrations.
    A woman - dressed all in green - attends the celebrations.
  • A traditional cultural performance wows the crowds.
    A traditional cultural performance wows the crowds.
  • Mr O’Brien addresses the crowds.
    Mr O’Brien addresses the crowds.