UAE National Day 2020: 'Seeds of the Union' show in Abu Dhabi

The live production featured a moving digitally-illuminated sculpture surrounded by sea

Published: December 02, 2020 19:09 Sara Al Shurafa, Assistant Online Editor

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The show started with a video montage of the seven emirates and the UAE leaders walking together with young children as they gathered to plant trees, symbolising the 'Seed of the Union' sowed by the UAE Founding Fathers. Image Credit: WAM

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The Seeds of Nation show — the official ceremony held to mark the 49th UAE National Day in Abu Dhabi enthralled the audience in the UAE and across the world. Image Credit: Image grabs

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His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai; His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, and the Rulers of the UAE witnessed 40-minute show titled ‘Seeds of the Union’ which capped the National Day celebrations. Image Credit: Image grabs

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The show started with a video montage of the seven emirates and the UAE leaders walking together with young children as they gather to plant trees, symbolising the Seed of the Union sowed by the UAE Founding Fathers. Image Credit: Image grabs

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The seed then turned into a shoot and finally into full bloom, portraying the journey the UAE has taken over the past 49 years. Image Credit: Image grabs

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The dramatic performance also portrayed the values of the UAE, including, ambition, optimism, persistence, unity, wisdom, determination and unity. Image Credit: Image grabs

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