Once again, talented musicians and dancers from across Asia have taken to the stage at the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 fan zone in Abu Dhabi, delighting supporters of all countries with cultural acts and performances.
In the spotlight on Wednesday were a group of traditional Lebanese Dabke dancers "Al Asail", who performed on stage in traditional outfits, thrilling fans and curious observers with a highly energetic and flamboyant routine.
Explaining the history and background of the dance, Hosain Algengy said: "Dabke is the traditional Arab folk dance of Lebanon, Syria, Jordan and Palestine that is usually performed at happy moments and joyous occasions in life so it's great to be at the heart of the AFC Asian Cup fan zone, to showcase it.
"This is a dance that brings people together so what better place to perform it than a tournament which is doing exactly that."
Also performing on the stage was Jessica, a singer songwriter from Lebanon, who performed several of her best-known songs in front of fans from across Asia, who were also thrilled to enjoy the vast array of entertainment on offer including inflatables, football games, food trucks and more.
Speaking after the performance Jessica said: "My music is from the 70s and 80s and it links so much to me as a person. All I want to do is transfer all the happiness and energy of my music to people listening.
"This is why I am so happy to perform here at the AFC Asian Cup Fan Zone. I think this is the best way to bring Asia together."
Supporters can still purchase tickets for matches, which are available online via
www.asiancup2019.com with prices starting from just Dhs25. Fans can also join in the conversation online and share their experiences of the tournament by using the hashtag #BringingAsiaTogether.
About the AFC Asian Cup: The AFC Asian Cup is the pinnacle international team tournament held by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) every four years to determine the champion of Asia. The competition is the second-oldest continental football championship (after the Copa America) and was first held in 1956. The AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019TM expands the number of participating nations from 16 to 24, making it the biggest tournament ever.
The 2019 tournament will be the second time the UAE has hosted the event, after successfully staging the finals in 1996. The Asian Cup UAE 2019 runs from 5 January to 1 February 2019, with 51 matches being played in eight world class stadiums located across four host cities - Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah.
Match schedules and tickets for purchase are available on
www.the-AFC.com. For group ticket packages contact
groups@asiancup19.ae.
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