A Royal Affair Down At Abu Dhabi On The UAE National Day As Premiers Gathered For A Historic Show
This was one heck of a moment for sure, as a number of leaders from the seven Emirates gathered under one roof(less) stadium to enjoy a spectacle of a show.
UAE residents and visitors flocked to the Zayed Sports City Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Monday, December 2 to attend the grand theatrical show, ‘Legacy of our Ancestors’ which was put together to mark the 48th UAE National Day.
The essence of the enchanting show was to highlight the hardships and sacrifices of the nation’s forefathers who risked their lives diving for pearls in order to create the legacy that we see today.
The show was attended by the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai and His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces also attended the scintillating visual show.
H.H. Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed shared a heartfelt message and beautiful captures from the ceremony on his official Twitter handle
‘Brothers, Rulers, Deputy Rulers and our guests witnessed the celebration of the 48th National Day under the slogan ‘Legacy of our Ancestors’ … We are all overwhelmed by our pride, values and our inherited heritage.’
شهدت وإخواني حكام الإمارات وأولياء العهود ونواب الحكام وضيوفنا الاحتفال باليوم الوطني ال 48 تحت شعار " إرث الأولين ".. تغمرنا جميعا مشاعر الاعتزاز بقيمنا وموروثنا الأصيل .. والسعادة والفخر بما حققته بلادنا من إنجازات ومكتسبات وطنية. pic.twitter.com/Ndp7pGS0Jq
— محمد بن زايد (@MohamedBinZayed) December 2, 2019
His Majesty, Yang di-Pertuan Agong, the Sultan of Pahang was also present in the Capital for the monumental national day celebrations along with the UAE’s leaders
His Majesty can be walking alongside H.H. Sheikh Mohammed.
His Majesty the Yang di-Pertuan Agong and Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, and ruler of the Emirate of Dubai at the Zayed Sports City Stadium in Abu Dhabi for the United Arab Emirates 48th National Day celebrations last night pic.twitter.com/oNG484iDZ9
— House Of Pahang (@HouseOfPahang) December 3, 2019
More than 20k people attended the extravagant show at the Zayed Sports City Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Monday evening
Abu Dhabi hosted a number of events throughout Monday, December 2, to entertain residents as the Capital was the official venue of the 2019 UAE National Day Celebrations.
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The ‘Legacy of our Ancestors’ was a 50-minute theatrical treat that showcased the nation’s initial struggles, the great Emirati heritage and culture to a crowd of more than 20,000 spectators
The stadium was packed with Emirati citizens and expatriates from all over the world dressed in the national flag colours and waving the UAE flag to show the nation their pride and support.
A truly proud moment for all.
"Legacy of Our Ancestors" was greatly and most gracefully presented.We indeed,experience rich heritage and deep rooted value system in the Emirati culture. Heartiest greetings to the People of UAE and the great,visionary rulers of the nation, on the 48th National Day of the UAE pic.twitter.com/MXpvpDGcT2
— Jugal Madaan (@JugalMadaan) December 2, 2019
