Case Study
40th Anniversary UAE National Day
40th Spirit of the Union National Day Official Ceremony in Dubai on December 1, 2011
During the 40th Spirit of the Union National Day Official Ceremony in Dubai on December 1, 2011, Kiteman contributed to the festivities by supplying ten innovative white custom kite trains.
These kites were outfitted with cutting-edge LED lighting, radiant electroluminescent tails, and 300 radio-controlled firework effects. A dedicated team of 24 Kiteman personnel operated ten boats to execute a dazzling 2.5-minute performance in this awe-inspiring production.
From Filmmaster MEA, the producers of the show:
“SPIRIT OF THE UNION” : A CELEBRATION OF NATIONAL PRIDE
On December 1st, Filmmaster MEA hosted successfully the celebration of the 40th Anniversary of the UAE at the Shindagha Heritage Village, down at the Dubai Creek. Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Sheikh Maktoum Bin Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Majid Bin Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Culture, other sheikhs and senior officials attended the ceremony which was followed by thousands of spectators from all over the world. Animations on a stage built on the water, projections on the sails of old characteristic boats, a magical boat with dancers from different cultures, representing the Spirit of the Union, 70 Abras (traditional boats), 170 volunteers, magical pyro kites illuminating the sky, tailor made music and breathtaking fireworks, contributed to create the magical atmosphere of this journey through the history of the United Arab Emirates.
