Kuwait celebrated its 61st national day with colour and culture at Expo 2020 Dubai on Friday.
Following the flag-raising ceremony in the morning, hundreds watched the parade on Ghaf Avenue, waving Kuwaiti flags as it made its way through the Expo 2020 site.
The highlight of the day saw Amani Al-Hajji, the first female opera singer from the Arabian Gulf, entertain the audience gathered at Al Wasl dome. She was joined by Kuwait’s National TV band and a group of cultural performers.
Dr Hamad Rouh El-Din, Kuwait’s Minister of Information and Culture, attended the day's celebrations, and said the country's pavilion highlighted its Vision 2035 for a sustainable future.
“The Kuwait pavilion reflects the civilisation of the country under the theme ‘New Opportunities for Sustainability’," Dr Rouh El-Din said.
"With over two million visits to the pavilion so far, people have had the opportunity to learn about the history of Kuwait and its present, which is full of urban development, as well as its Vision 2035 for the future, especially in the fields of sustainable ideas and alternative energy sources.”
Located in the Sustainability District, the Kuwait pavilion features the ‘Spring of Life’, an architectural feature inspired by the country’s vision for sustainability and The Envelope, a facade that shimmers and reflects sunlight. There are also authentic Kuwaiti dishes rich with flavour, aromas and spices for visitors to enjoy.
Kuwait celebrates National Day – in pictures
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Shamiya Youth Centre during National Day celebrations. All photos: Kuna -
Tourism Enterprises Company lit up in the colours of the Kuwaiti flag during National Day celebrations. -
Buildings lit up in the colours of Kuwait. -
The Ministry of Electricity and Water marks Kuwait's National Day. -
The Kuwait News Agency is illuminated. -
Raising the flags in Souk Al Mubarakiya during National Day celebrations. -
Decorations at night in Mubarakiya. -
Celebrations at Al-Yarmouk Sports Club. -
Kuwait's 'Yom Al-Bahar' village celebrates National Day. -
Academy of Voluntary Work celebrates Kuwait National Day. -
Kuwait is beautifully decorated for National Day celebrations. -
Kuwaiti public institutions mark National Day. -
Palestinians also enjoy Kuwait National Day celebrations. -
The Kuwaiti Information Minister inspects the Kuwait pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai. -
A ceremony at Kuwait's 'Yom Al-Bahar' village. -
A shop's Kuwait-shaped offering to celebrate Kuwaiti National Day. -
The country's 4.6 million population has a wide range of national day-themed products from which to choose. -
A barista's reminder of the important date. -
Cafes and cake shops offer themed products for Kuwaiti National Day. -
Kuwaiti National Day celebrates Sheikh Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah's ascension to the throne in 1950. The leader died in 1965.
