Lebanon Pavilion Dubai Expo - in pictures

Lebanon's pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai. The country's delegation grappled with a small budget and a government in turmoil to ensure Lebanon was fully represented at the World's Fair. All photos by Chris Whiteoak / The National
Lebanon's pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai. The country's delegation grappled with a small budget and a government in turmoil to ensure Lebanon was fully represented at the World's Fair. All photos by Chris Whiteoak / The National
Elissa Massaad from the Lebanon pavilion team. Food producers, chefs and winemakers will showcase the country's famous cuisine throughout the six-month show
Elissa Massaad from the Lebanon pavilion team. Food producers, chefs and winemakers will showcase the country's famous cuisine throughout the six-month show
Jenny Semaan, operations manager for the Lebanon pavilion, pictured on site at Expo 2020
Jenny Semaan, operations manager for the Lebanon pavilion, pictured on site at Expo 2020
Traditional playground swings in the new pavilion
Traditional playground swings in the new pavilion
A large number of visitors are expected to Lebanon's base at Expo 2020
A large number of visitors are expected to Lebanon's base at Expo 2020
Benches outside the Lebanese pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai
Benches outside the Lebanese pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai
An exhibit in the main atrium of the pavilion
An exhibit in the main atrium of the pavilion