Jamaica Makes it Move @Dubai World Expo 2020
An extemporaneous street party in the middle of shipping containers from athwart the planet is giving sightseers a memorable experience at The World Expo 2020, Dubai that opened on Oct 1, 2021. Some 190-nation rotundas are competing for attention, but partakers are now swaying to the beat of Jamaica.
The Jamaica Pavilion has been named as one of the ‘coolest’ at the global event, replicating the ethos of the island and the creativity to convert and present it as a logistics hub linking the Americas to the rest of the globe.
There are 7 precincts offering visitors an immersive experience of the visions, hums, and savours of the gorgeous Caribbean Island. Zone one is an opening space that emphasizes connectivity and the map of the country. Zone 2, which displays the Legacy of Jamaica, acmes vital dates and events and the petite nation’s big worldwide effect. A miscellaneous nation because of its preceding Jamaica endures being a multi-ethnic liquescent pot offering experiences dunked in distinctive blends of ethnicities well-kept from century go.
With Jamaica being the land of the speediest runners, Zone Three puts the focus on Sports, presenting athletics, cricket, swimming, football & netball. Zone Four is the Business zone to introduce resident and international investors to industry opportunities in Jamaica’s growing industries. Swinging the expo is Zone Five on Harmony, fetching thriving sounds that sway the world! As the home of reggae and dancehall, Jamaica is the land of Bob Marley.
This zone cabinets a glittering live music studio that spotlights some of the most iconic Jamaican musicians, artists, and producers; visitors can listen to Jamaican music, create their own playlist, and catch a vibe of the vibrant island!
“The World Expo 2020 is the first mega-event post-pandemic which is truly global in scope and is helping to overcome international reluctance to travel. We hope to connect with people and decision-makers from all over the world here, to put Jamaica top of mind as a destination of choice for travelers,” says Minister of Tourism for Jamaica, Hon Edmund Bartlett, “We are here with an optimistic vision of the future, to forge alliances with strategic partners for global initiatives.
Minister Bartlett also stated, “Our total visitor arrivals were growing exponentially and the numbers had jumped to 4.3 million pre-pandemic (2019). With pent-up travel desires as the world reopens to welcome tourists we hope to welcome and host many more happy guests”.
For food lovers, Zone Six on Epicureanism is not to be missed. Visitors can relish genuine and old-style dishes from some of the top Jamaican Chefs using distinctive blends of herbs and spices. And get to know all about the world’s most pricey Blue Mountain Coffee and also about the worldwide famous Jamaican Rum.
And for all fervent travelers, Zone Seven is the place to Experience Jamaica, where the Doors App permits visitors to experience a tailored collection of Jamaican resorts and attractions and here visitors can also take a simulated tour of the Jamaica Pavilion via a distinct Navigation App! Whether it is the food, music, or sports, Jamaica moves and bonds the world. And the Jamaica Pavilion at World Expo 2020 epitomizes this exquisitely.