France National Day at Dubai World Expo Celebrated on October 2, 2021
The eventful, cultural and innovative program of France National Day on land, in the air and in space
The day after the opening of the World Expo, France will celebrate its flagship day: the France Pavilion is preparing anexceptional programfor visitors, highlighting the diversity of the French performing arts and street arts and the innovative character of France by hosting unforgettable shows.
It is also an exceptional opportunity to recall the strong ties that have united France and the United Arab Emirates since 1971. Indeed, the bilateral relationship between the two countries is strong in the fields of culture, education and diplomacy - and the World Expo and France National Day will be the highlights of this solid and lasting partnership. As such,Jean-Yves Le Drian, Minister of Europe and Foreign Affairs, andFranck Riester, Minister Delegate in charge of Foreign Trade and Economic attractiveness, will be present to celebrate this important event.
TheFrance National Day performances will take place at 10 sites of the World Expo, from 10:00 am to 9.30 pm (detailed program below). The ambition of the France Pavilion to make artists shine throughout the World Expo site, on stage or in the public space, stands out above all, as well asthe joy and emotion for the artists to reconnect with the show, to find the public and to make visitors from all over the world discover new artistic practices.
- ? On earth with performances and highlights full of audacity, laughter and surprise animated by :
- Berywam,double world beatbox champions,
- The Fabulous Mister Sigrid,a mad hatter who will wander around to meet the visitors,
- La Zizanie,a company of stilt walkers from elsewhere,
- Le Ballet National de Marseilleon a choreography byCecilia Bengolea and Francois Chaignaud,
- Paradegathering students from seven French schools in the United Arab Emirates.
- ✈ In the air with unprecedented aerial demonstrations by thePatrouille de France, which will fly over the World Expo site with loops and other figures,
- ? Into space with an exceptional duplex withThomas Pesquet, Ambassador of the France Pavilion and French ESA astronaut, live from the International Space Station.
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The detailed program of France National Day
- 10.00-10.30am: The Fabulous Mister Sigrid at 2020 Plaza
- 10.30-11.00am: The Cosmopodes at Sea Plaza
- 11.30-12.00pm: The Fabulous Mister Sigrid at Sun Plaza
- 12.45pm-1.30pm: Parade on the Avenue of the Nations
- 1.45-2.15pm: Air show by the Patrouille de France
- 3.00-3.30pm: The Fabulous Mister Sigrid at Sun Plaza
- 4.10-4.30pm: Official ceremony at Al Wasl Plaza,in presence of M. Jean-Yves Le Drian and M. Franck Riester
- 4.30-5pm: The Cosmopodes at Sea Plaza
- 5.30-6pm: The Fabulous Mister Sigrid at Sun Plaza
- 6.15-6.45pm: Cecilia Bengolea and Franois Chaignaud choreography by the Ballet National de Marseille at Sun Stage
- 6.30-7pm: The Cosmopodes at Sea Plaza
- 7.15-7.45pm: Cecilia Bengolea and Franois Chaignaud choreography by the Ballet National de Marseille at Sun Stage
- 7.35-7.40pm: A sound journey to space: world premiere of an immersive sound experience by ArianeGroup and Devialet, at Al Wasl Plaza,in presence of M. Jean-Yves Le Drian and M. Franck Riester
- 7.40-8pm: Exceptional duplex with Thomas Pesquet, live from the International Space Station, at Al Wasl Plaza,in presence of M. Jean-Yves Le Drian and M. Franck Riester
- 8pm: Beatbox concert by Berywam at Dubai Millenium Amphitheatre
- 8.15-8.45pm: Cecilia Bengolea and Franois Chaignaud choreography by the Ballet National de Marseille at Sun Stage
- 8.30-9pm: The Fabulous Mister Sigrid at Ghaf Circle
- 9.15-9.30pm: Beatbox concert by Berywam at Dubai Millenium Amphitheatre
Meela Seenarain
Dubai, United Arab Emirates UAE