Air, land and sea to come together
sharjah — The new Khor Fakkan Corniche will come alive today as the Khor Fakkan Municipality celebrates the UAE’s 45th National Day with an array of traditional activities, cultural and artistic shows and heritage events from 4.30 to 10pm.
The main performance will be a stunning airshow by a group of Emirati jet fighter pilots, who will colour the skies in shades of the UAE’s flag in a series of spectacular aerial displays. Skydivers from the Emirates Skydiving Group will parachute into the corniche, and the Sharjah Marine Sports Club will pay tribute to the UAE’s rich heritage of marine sports in a grand performance. Students from Abdullah Bin Mubarak School will present an operetta, while the Omama bint Abi Talib School for Girls will give a musical performance, present traditional games and folklore songs.
The Khor Fakkan School will participate with a musical military parade, while the Children’s Centre will perform patriotic songs. Other events in the programme will include poetry recitals by poets Ahmed Al Zarouni and Salem Al Kaabi. The celebration will also see folk bands, most notably Al Mazyoud Band, which will perform a variety of national songs, along with exciting circus and light shows.
“The UAE’s National Day is an occasion of pride for every Emirati, and for the seven united emirates within this great nation whose citizens have worked together as one under one leadership, to take their country to greater heights, elevating our status on the global stage,” said Tareq Al Naqbi, Director of Sharjah Media Centre and Deputy Chairman of the Higher Committee of National Day Celebrations in Sharjah.
“We will celebrate with the people of Khor Fakkan the momentous achievements and milestones made by the UAE through a variety of entertaining and patriotic programmes and events,” added Al Naqbi.
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We remember our traditions and culture, and must show what we got from the past and teach the new generation. I am going to decorate my car with flags. —Shashan Al Daheri, Financial analyst
It’s a family gathering day for us, and we are looking forward to it. It was the day when the emirates became united. Young people should be more aware about the culture of our country.” —Saif Al Falasi
National Day is a very important day for everyone here, locals and expats, and we want people to know more of the history of this country and show the kids our culture.” — Saif Al Ali, Ministry of Economy
We are very happy and thankful to God for the safety and good life we have. We are open-hearted people who welcome everyone, and we are very proud of this culture.” —Ahmed Al Kindi
We’ll go to Dubai Mall to see the National Day celebrations, and we’ll make Arabic sweets such as luqaimat and send them to school children.” —Masooma Abdul Majeed Al Durazi.