Malala Yousafzai visits Pakistan Pavilion at Dubai Expo 2020
Nobel Laureate and Women’s Education Rights Activist Malala Yousafzai visited the Pakistani Pavilion at the Dubai Expo 2020.
She was accompanied by Malala Fund co-founder Ziauddin Yousafzai; education activist and Malala Fund partner Shehzad Roy; Director-General of Pakistan Pavilion Rizwan Tariq; Lead Programming and Marketing for Pakistan Pavilion Afroz Abro and Expo officials.
Malala toured the pavilion which is premised on the theme of ‘Pakistan’s Hidden Treasures’.
She took to social media to share her experience at the Pakistan Pavilion at the Dubai Expo 2020.
“My family and I attended Expo 2020 Pak and saw exhibits celebrating Pakistan’s culture, faith, landscapes, and people. I hope everyone who visits will be inspired to learn more about our beautiful country,” she captioned her post while sharing some photos from the day.
My family and I attended @Expo2020Pak and saw exhibits celebrating Pakistan's culture, faith, landscapes and people. I hope everyone who visits will be inspired to learn more about our beautiful country.
📸: @mahwashr pic.twitter.com/otmIMTHqM8
— Malala (@Malala) January 28, 2022
A video of Malala’s visit to the Expo was also posted on the Pakistan pavilion’s official Twitter handle with a caption: “The Pakistan Pavilion is honoured to have Pakistani activist for female education and Nobel Prize winner Malala Yousafzai, her husband Malik Asser, and her family visit our Pavilion today.”
The Pakistan Pavilion was honored to have Pakistani activist for female education and Nobel Prize winner, Ms. @Malala Yousafzai, along with her husband Mr. @MalikAsser, and her family visit our Pavilion today. pic.twitter.com/CLi5YxmRv0
— PakistanExpo2020 (@Expo2020Pak) January 28, 2022
Today The Pakistan Pavilion was visited by a Pakistani activist for female education – @Malala Yousafzai, along with Pakistani singer, activist & humanitarian – @ShehzadRoy. pic.twitter.com/7xw7M8ZdNm
— PakistanExpo2020 (@Expo2020Pak) January 28, 2022
“The Pakistan Pavilion celebrates Pakistan’s history, culture, traditions, and potential. I was personally inspired by the exhibits promoting inter-faith harmony and environmental protection. I hope everyone who visits the Expo will be inspired to learn more about our beautiful country,” said Malala Yousafzai.
During the visit to Pakistan Pavilion, Yousafzai also viewed the ‘World’s Largest Holy Quran’ on display, created by artist Shahid Rassam.
Malala Fund partner Shehzad Roy also shared photos from the day on social media.
My visit to the Pakistani pavilion at the @expo2020dubai accompanied by @Malala @MalikAsser @ZiauddinY & Turpakaee was such an amazing experience. Stoked sense of patriotism made me feel proud & emotional at the same time. Pakistan celebrates diversity! Heart felt ! @Expo2020Pak pic.twitter.com/Ka3sFP1M7n
— Shehzad Roy (@ShehzadRoy) January 29, 2022
