The Syrian ambassador and his wife took photo and presented books in our pavilion

　　The Syrian ambassador and his wife visited the World Expo Museum Pavilion

　　World Expo Museum Pavilion docents was introducing the exhibits

　　As scholars in their own right, Ambassador Ghassan Abbas and Dr. Claudia Abbas perused the World Expo Museum Pavilion’s collection of exhibits throughout Expo history.

　　World Expo Museum Pavilion docents was introducing expo history

　　The exchange of knowledge between WEM docents and Ambassador Dr. Ghassan Abbas and Dr. Claudia Abbas fostered a collaborative and collective introspection regarding the concept of human identity and the international effort towards merging minds and forging the future.

　　Expo 2020 Dubai Syria Pavilion

　　Interior view of Syria Pavilion

　　“Damascus” translates to “a well-watered land”—one from which a ripple effect of aspirations will nurture the spirit of kinship, showing us that we all have more in common than we think.

　　Interior view of Syria Pavilion

　　Its main exhibition includes a vast collection of wooden tablets, each individually decorated by a Syrian family, whether living in Syria or part of the diaspora.

　　What makes Syria Pavilion’s architectural design unique is that it expands the walls of our hearts: over 3,000 Syrians have come together to “build” the pavilion by pouring their love, hope, and soul into each wooden piece as they ponder the question,“What is Syria to you?”. This unique convergence of minds is Syria’s one-of-a-kind approach to creating the future.

　　Watch thousands of paintings from all over the world in the Syrian Pavilion

　　Among the thousands of pieces are two individually created representations by Ambassador Dr. Ghassan Abbas, and Dr. Claudia J. Barenco Abbas. The Ambassador and Dr. Abbas both hold Syria dear to their hearts, as can be seen in their designs.

　　Ambassador Abbas's work-- Jasmine of Damascus

　　Ambassador Abbas presents Syria as the rising sun, lifted up by blossoming jasmine, celebrating the sobriquet of Damascus,“City of Jasmine”.

　　Dr. Abbas evokes's work--Rose of Syria

　　Dr. Abbas evokes an ancient and spiritual significance, by constructing the vibrant Damascus rose with sacred geometry, set against the backdrop of a Syria undergoing reconstruction.

　　Both pieces are gardens of hope where the seeds of a brighter future for Syria and all Syrians are planted.

　　Our staff and the ambassador were in front of the ambassador’s paintings

　　“Damascus” translates to “a well-watered land”—one from which a ripple effect of aspirations will nurture the spirit of kinship, showing us that we all have more in common than we think.

（Source: Expo 2020 Dubai World Expo Museum Pavilion Working Group）