10th Int'l Scout Gathering organises visits to Dubai landmarks
This come in line with the cultural and entertainment programme accompanying the event, which aims to enhance cultural exchange and community communication between scouts from different countries of the world.
Burj Khalifa
The tour began at Burj Khalifa, the tallest skyscraper in the world, where the visit was a distinctive stop that added a cultural and perceptive dimension to their experience.
The participants went up to the upper viewing platform, where they had the opportunity to see a panoramic view of the city of Dubai, which left them with a deep impression of the urban progress and civilised development represented by the UAE.
They also learned about the story of the construction of the tower and its engineering achievements, which are a symbol of creativity and determination, which reinforced their concept of sustainable development and the importance of innovation in achieving major goals.
Global Village
After visiting Burj Khalifa, the scouts headed to Global Village, where they had a rich cultural experience, touring the pavilions of different countries, exploring the diversity of world heritage through popular art shows, handicrafts, and traditional foods, which gave them the opportunity to learn about diverse cultures from different continents of the world in one place.
The visit witnessed great interaction from the participants who enjoyed the art shows and heritage events that enhanced their values of tolerance and openness to global cultures, in line with the principles of scouting that support international cooperation and understanding.
The meeting stressed that these diverse visits reflect the educational orientations of scouting, which aim to prepare an aware generation open to the world, combining knowledge and fun, and acquiring social interaction skills within a multicultural environment.
Educational activities
It is worth noting that the programme is not limited to entertainment only, but includes educational activities that link scouting work with community service, as all activities aim to consolidate the concepts of sustainable development among scouts through interactive and awareness-raising activities.
The activities of the 10th International Scout Gathering in Sharjah continue with the participation of scout delegations from various countries around the world. The programme includes many educational and recreational activities that enhance the values of friendship and cooperation and support the goals of sustainable development, making the gathering an ideal platform that combines learning, cultural exchange and fun all at once.
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