Expo 2023 Doha secretary-general Mohamed Ali Alkhoori Wednesday hosted the Netherlands ambassador Marjan Kamstra, in Al Bidda Park for a tree planting ceremony to kick off construction of the Dutch pavilion.Netherlands, one of the global leaders in horticulture, was one of the first countries to confirm its participation at the Expo. Last year, the Netherlands hosted the Qatar Pavilion at the renowned Floriade exhibition, strengthening the bilateral co-operation in horticulture and sustainability.The Netherlands will showcase its expertise in horticulture through its 1,833sq m pavilion. There will be a natural landscape outside, similar to a desert, while inside it will reflect a city with cooler temperatures, as well as greener gardens resembling Dutch gardens.Expo 2023 Doha will host events for all visitors, including families and kids. It will become the main entertainment hub with food, music, and entertainment from October 2, 2023 to and March 28, 2024.The Netherlands ambassador said: "We are delighted to hold this groundbreaking ceremony and officially mark the start of the construction of our pavilion and gardens that will become part of Expo 2023 Doha legacy. Flowers and the horticultural industry are part of our national identity, and we look forward to sharing our knowledge and expertise with Expo 2023 Doha visitors from Qatar and abroad”. Alkhoori, said: "Planting the first tree in the International Zone is a significant milestone for Expo 2023 Doha with six months to go until the event’s start. The Netherlands is an important partner for Qatar. Expo 2023 Doha will provide opportunities to enhance bilateral and multilateral co-operation in horticulture, agriculture, and sustainability”. More than 55 countries have already confirmed their participation in Expo 2023 Doha. The event will be home to beautiful gardens with plants from around the world and pavilions highlighting the world’s most innovative advancements in the horticultural, cultural, entertainment and culinary sectors.
April 06, 2023 | 01:05 AM