PHOTOS: Uganda celebrated its National Day at Expo 2020 Dubai

Uganda celebrated its National Day at Expo 2020 Dubai with a flag-raising ceremony at the Stage of Nations in Al Wasl Plaza, speeches, cultural performances and a briefing at the Business Connect Centre.

The delegation from Uganda included Speaker of Parliament Jacob L’Okori Oulanyah, Third Deputy Prime Minister Rukia Nakadama Isanga and Minister of Foreign Affairs Al-Haji Abubaker Jeje Odongo.

The delegation toured the site, including the Leadership Pavilion where President Museveni signed a guest book, thanking the UAE for organizing a World Expo that is helping to showcase Uganda’s potential, and congratulating the pioneering UAE leaders for their transformative vision.

Meanwhile, trade and business opportunities were discussed during a briefing, and at the Sun Stage, visitors enjoyed vibrant performances from the East African country, known for its great variety of traditional music and dance.

For decades the ‘Pearl of Africa’ has been renowned for its amazing diversity of plants and wildlife, and the pavilion’s interactive features reflect this, including the Gorillas of Bwindi experience, a remarkable augmented reality journey that brings visitors up close to these magnificent creatures, and ‘Which Bird Are You?’, which highlights Uganda’s incredible range of birdlife.

Visitors to the pavilion can also explore the country’s most amazing features, including the Ssese Islands and Queen Elizabeth National Park. Uganda has long been a major trade, transportation and logistics hub, and the pavilion, located in the Opportunity District, illustrates the country’s regional importance in a number of immersive ways.