Jamaica's country day at Expo 2020 Dubai - in pictures

  • Young visitor Jhaequan Stewart shows his Jamaica stamp at the Jamaica pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai. Victor Besa / The National
    Young visitor Jhaequan Stewart shows his Jamaica stamp at the Jamaica pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai. Victor Besa / The National
  • A statue of sprinting legend Usain Bolt at the Jamaica pavilion. Victor Besa / The National
    A statue of sprinting legend Usain Bolt at the Jamaica pavilion. Victor Besa / The National
  • Visitors to Jamaica's pavilion can learn about the country’s famous Blue Mountain coffee. Victor Besa / The National
    Visitors to Jamaica's pavilion can learn about the country’s famous Blue Mountain coffee. Victor Besa / The National
  • A visitor at the Jamaica pavilion. The Caribbean island celebrates its nation day at the Expo on Friday, February 18. Victor Besa / The National
    A visitor at the Jamaica pavilion. The Caribbean island celebrates its nation day at the Expo on Friday, February 18. Victor Besa / The National
  • The Jamaica pavilion showcases the spirit of a spontaneous street party, allowing Expo visitors to feel the 'riddim' that moves and connects the world, say organisers. Victor Besa / The National
    The Jamaica pavilion showcases the spirit of a spontaneous street party, allowing Expo visitors to feel the 'riddim' that moves and connects the world, say organisers. Victor Besa / The National
  • Situated in the Mobility District, the shipping container-shaped Jamaica Pavilion showcases the country's rich culture. Victor Besa / The National
    Situated in the Mobility District, the shipping container-shaped Jamaica Pavilion showcases the country's rich culture. Victor Besa / The National
  • This includes a celebration of Jamaica's iconic musicians, artists and producers. Victor Besa / The National
    This includes a celebration of Jamaica's iconic musicians, artists and producers. Victor Besa / The National
  • Chef Wenford Simpson serves up delicious Jamaican dishes, including ackee and saltfish and jerk chicken, for the country's national day at Expo 2020. Victor Besa / The National
    Chef Wenford Simpson serves up delicious Jamaican dishes, including ackee and saltfish and jerk chicken, for the country's national day at Expo 2020. Victor Besa / The National
  • Signature ingredients, Jamaican jerk seasoning and ackee fruit. Victor Besa / The National
    Signature ingredients, Jamaican jerk seasoning and ackee fruit. Victor Besa / The National
  • The Music Studio celebrates Jamaica's rich musical heritage. Victor Besa / The National
    The Music Studio celebrates Jamaica's rich musical heritage. Victor Besa / The National
  • Artwork inspired by Jamaica's annual international reggae poster competition. Victor Besa / The National
    Artwork inspired by Jamaica's annual international reggae poster competition. Victor Besa / The National
  • Reem Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Co-operation and managing director for Expo 2020, Jamaican Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Kamina Johnson Smith, left, and Najeeb Mohammed Al Ali, executive director, Commissioner General Office, Expo 2020, are given a tour of the Jamaica pavilion. Expo 2020 Dubai
    Reem Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Co-operation and managing director for Expo 2020, Jamaican Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Kamina Johnson Smith, left, and Najeeb Mohammed Al Ali, executive director, Commissioner General Office, Expo 2020, are given a tour of the Jamaica pavilion. Expo 2020 Dubai
  • A dancer takes part in Jamaica's country day ceremony at Al Wasl Plaza, at the world's fair. Expo 2020 Dubai
    A dancer takes part in Jamaica's country day ceremony at Al Wasl Plaza, at the world's fair. Expo 2020 Dubai
  • A group representing different cultural areas in Jamaica perform at Al Wasl Plaza, taking visitors on a journey of the island’s rich musical heritage through dance. Expo 2020 Dubai
    A group representing different cultural areas in Jamaica perform at Al Wasl Plaza, taking visitors on a journey of the island’s rich musical heritage through dance. Expo 2020 Dubai
  • Reem Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Co-operation and managing director for Expo 2020, and Jamaican Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Kamina Johnson-Smith are given a tour of the Jamaica pavilion. Expo 2020 Dubai
    Reem Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Co-operation and managing director for Expo 2020, and Jamaican Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Kamina Johnson-Smith are given a tour of the Jamaica pavilion. Expo 2020 Dubai
  • Celebrating Jamaica national day at Al Wasl Dome, at Expo 2020 Dubai. Victor Besa / The National
    Celebrating Jamaica national day at Al Wasl Dome, at Expo 2020 Dubai. Victor Besa / The National
  • Getting a selfie at Jamaica national day celebrations at Al Wasl Dome. Victor Besa / The National
    Getting a selfie at Jamaica national day celebrations at Al Wasl Dome. Victor Besa / The National
  • Dancers celebrate Jamaica national day at Al Wasl Dome. Victor Besa / The National
    Dancers celebrate Jamaica national day at Al Wasl Dome. Victor Besa / The National
  • A high-flying dancer at Jamaica national day at Expo 2020 Dubai. Victor Besa / The National
    A high-flying dancer at Jamaica national day at Expo 2020 Dubai. Victor Besa / The National
  • A performer at Jamaica national day celebrations at Al Wasl Dome, Expo 2020 Dubai. Victor Besa / The National
    A performer at Jamaica national day celebrations at Al Wasl Dome, Expo 2020 Dubai. Victor Besa / The National
  • Visitors flying the flag for Jamaica national day at Al Wasl Dome, Expo 2020 Dubai. Victor Besa / The National
    Visitors flying the flag for Jamaica national day at Al Wasl Dome, Expo 2020 Dubai. Victor Besa / The National