Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- On 18 November, within the framework of the festival "Sheikh Zayed" on the territory of Al Watba of Abu Dhabi Emirate, the opening ceremony of the pavilion "Uzbekistan" was held.

Festival participants will be able to visit the pavilion "Uzbekistan" and witness the demonstration of copper, ceramics, national fabrics made in our country. Also, various national dishes are prepared in the pavilion to show the gastronomic possibilities of Uzbekistan combined with national songs.

At the opening ceremony of this pavilion, a solemn event was held with the participation of Uzbeks in Abu Dhabi on the occasion of the adoption of the State Flag of the Republic of Uzbekistan on November 18. The central monitor of the festival showed the flag of Uzbekistan and played the national anthem. Also, videos dedicated to the tourism potential of our country were shown for 10 minutes.

With the participation of diplomatic missions and active compatriots, a parade with flags was organized in the central square of the festival.

For information, the traditional Sheikh Zayed Cultural Heritage Festival is held for the fifth time and will last from 17 November 2023 to 9 March 2024. More than 20 pavilions of participating countries, an arts town, Selfiye street square, Desert Museum, children's playgrounds, flower and food pavilions have been set up in the town organized for the festival.