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Bahrain Pavilion
Focusing on density as an enabler of opportunities
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ThemeDensity as opportunityExploring how Bahrain’s geography has defined its development. With limited land available, Bahrain has always evolved, encouraging trade, entrepreneurship and innovation – some of its main strengths.
Pavilion highlights
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Groundbreaking architecture: An experience in density
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Artisanal elements including live weaving stations
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Exceptional cuisine: Chefs will re-imagine local favorites
What to expect
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Discover unique and groundbreaking architecture
Visitors will experience a pavilion with a unique and groundbreaking design and structure. It will feature 126 columns, 11cm in diameter and 24m high, that will join at several points and bring to mind weaving needles, through which density is experienced.
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Live weaving
Live weaving stations will take visitors on a journey of craft, where they will experience different weaving from loom-weaving to intricate traditional embroidery including naqda, kurar, and palm weaving.
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Crafts and technology
Physical and interactive displays will give visitors a first-hand look at innovative technologies used in the manufacture of carbon fiber and fiber-glass – woven composite materials used in a number of industries including automotive and construction.
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Taste traditional Bahraini food with a twist
Three renowned and award-winning Bahraini chefs will come together to create a menu of revisited traditional Bahraini food. The menu will include small sampling plates that will allow visitors to share and experience new flavours and tastes.
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An underground laboratory of innovation
The pavilion’s main area is an underground open plan space of experience and innovation. The unique architecture and multiple live weaving stations will enjoy constant activity, akin to a laboratory of innovation and multiple experiences.
Bahrain quick facts
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Cultural heritage
Bahrain has three registered UNESCO World Heritage Sites
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Spring water
Bahrain derives its name from the springs of sweet water that spill into the sea, giving a special lustre to Bahrain’s pearls
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Population density
Bahrain ranks high on the list of most dense countries, with approximately 2,052 inhabitants per square kilometre
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Did you know?Bahrain is home to a rich pearl diving culture. For centuries, Bahrain was the Arabian Gulf’s pearling capital, with the active and prosperous city of Muharraq serving as a base for the largest number of pearl divers and fleet of pearling vessels. Occupying nearly 35,000 hectares and populated by over a billion oysters, Bahrain’s oyster beds are also home to diverse marine species such as corals, anemones, sea stars and fish.
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