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Generally, a World Expo lasts six months. But planning for it can take around a decade. And the impact it makes on a city can last for centuries.
How do cities carry the memory of such an enormous event? In the first of a two-part series on Expo legacies, we’re bringing you two stories about two very different Expo experiences, one in London and one in Lisbon. They take place more than a century apart, but at their core is Expo’s tradition of harnessing big ambitions.
This podcast is by Expo 2020 Dubai and produced by Kerning Cultures Network.
On March 31, 2022, the history-making 6-month event that was Expo 2020 Dubai officially closed her doors. Her last heartbeats emanated from Al Wasl Plaza at 7:45 PM. The closing ceremony marked an end to a decade-plus long journey and celebrated a new beginning for the city of Dubai and the...
Published 04/01/22
What does it mean when you talk about the United Nations’ sustainable development goals and how do you make it accessible in a way that really resonates with everybody?
As one of the three main sub themes of Expo 2020, Opportunity has an intended purpose: to put words into action. The Global...
Published 03/29/22