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Together in Harmony: Celebrating Diversity, Building Unity
Throughout the festival week, other activities include:
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4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
NOV. 17
4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
NOV. 18
The National Festival of Tolerance will feature inclusive public events and outcome-oriented Forums. The public events will provide ample opportunity for everyone to appreciate the value of difference and diversity across culture, art, music, sport, and other aspects that contribute to the vibrant tapestry of the UAE. The Forums, in which participation is by invitation only, will facilitate meaningful exchange among the country’s youth, women, expatriate community leaders, and others essential to the dialogue. Importantly, prominent global experts and Nobel laureates will also help shape the way forward.
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Day 1:
The forum hosts a group of thought leaders from Austria (a certain number of religious and cultural figures) alongside a group of prominent individuals from the UAE. The discussions focus on topics of cultural and civilizational diversity. The forum begins with a field visit to the Abrahamic Family House, followed by an opening session attended by His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan and the head of the Austrian delegation. A joint cooperation agreement between the UAE and Austria is signed, followed by a series of discussion sessions on topics such as:
Day 2:
Exploring the landmarks of the Zayed Path of Tolerance in Abu Dhabi, including Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Qasr Al Watan, the Founder’s Memorial, the National Archives, and more.
Day 3:
Morning: Visiting the Zayed Path of Tolerance landmarks in Al Ain.
Evening: Attending the opening events of the National Festival of Tolerance.
The guest of honor for this year’s National Festival of Tolerance is South Korea. Upon the arrival of His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak and the participating delegations to the park, they will tour various cultural activities featuring art and music and visit the Tolerance and Coexistence Mural, which displays a diverse collection of images and media that showcase the country’s cultural diversity.
The opening ceremony will begin with the UAE national anthem, with participation from all segments of the UAE community. A group called “Voices of Tolerance,” comprising individuals of different ages and nationalities, will perform, followed by the Tolerance and Human Brotherhood Choir. Then, His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan and a representative from the South Korean Embassy will deliver speeches, followed by Emirati and Korean cultural performances.
Everyone will participate in a Tolerance March toward the location of the “Zayed Gardens for Tolerance” initiative launch. His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan will unveil the initiative’s model, tour the first garden, and plant a sapling there. This garden will feature a variety of Emirati and Korean plants and flowers. The cultural activities will continue until 10:00 PM.
