Proud of Emirati heritage and seeking to maintain and impart its values to younger generations, Dubai Customs will celebrated on Thursday, April 16, 2015 the World Heritage Day, under the theme “Reserve Your Past, the Present will not Last”.
The WHD celebration sustains Dubai Customs’ efforts to implant and promote national identity, being conscious that nations derive their identity from the heritage that runs deep in the veins of their citizens and the culture that is profoundly rooted in history.
"We are keen at Dubai Customs to organize such events geared at upholding our national identity and preserving our cultural heritage. We will highlight some aspects of Emirati culture, by putting together a shed for serving Arabic coffee, and selling traditional sweets. The celebration will also include a display area for heritage items and handicrafts, a corner for selling traditional Emiarti food, and heritage contests,” said Aisha Al Shaikh, Manager of Dubai Customs CSR Section.