From Falcons to Formula 1 marks the Etihad Museum’s season finale event, commemorating the second season of programming. This event features a series of PechaKucha presentations centered on racing sports, exploring their history and popularity in the UAE.
From the first all-female camel racing league to the rallying of the early 2000’s, and the mental agility demanded by blitz-chess, these presentations offer insights into six different racing worlds.
PechaKucha, a Japanese presentation format, ensures a concise and dynamic pace, enhancing audience engagement throughout the event.
Speakers:
Dr. Thomas McCarthy
Executive Director, ASPIRE – Representing the Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League
Rawan Salah
Camel Jockey
Wolfgang Hohmann
CEO, Wolfi’s
Ahmed Al Hammadi
Director of Coordination and Follow-up, International Federation for Falconry Sports and Racing
Souleymane Ghani
Running Specialist and Adidas Athlete
Faisal Abdullah Al Sahlawi
General Manager, Dubai Autodrome
Eisa Al Marzooqi
UAE Chess Champion
What is 20×20 PechaKucha?
The PechaKucha 20×20 presentation format is a slide show of 20 images, each auto-advancing after 20 seconds. It’s non-stop and you’ve got 400 seconds to tell your story, with visuals guiding the way. PechaKucha was created in Japan in 2003 by renowned architects, Astrid Klein and Mark Dytham. The word “PechaKucha” is Japanese for “chit chat.”
Connecting People Around the World
PechaKucha is a free online and offline global storytelling platform that celebrates people, passion, and creative thought. Our users share ideas and connect with others visually, concisely and memorably. We are redefining authentic human connectivity through inclusive social engagement and technology.
About Dubai Culture
Dubai Culture & Arts Authority was launched on 8th March 2008 by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.
The Authority enables and develops the cultural and creative sectors in the emirate as the custodian entity, based on its cultural responsibility towards Dubai and to help define it in both a local and global context.
Under the leadership of Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture, the Authority is committed to enriching the cultural scene of the emirate, firmly rooted in the heritage of the United Arab Emirates. It is working on building bridges of constructive dialogue between various civilizations and cultures to enhance Dubai’s position as a global center for art and culture, an incubator for creativity, and a thriving hub for talent.
The Authority is also committed to reviving Dubai’s history and highlighting the image of its contemporary cultural fabric through a series of innovative cultural initiatives, events and projects, as well as the cultural, historical and heritage assets it sponsors. This includes the management of five of the city’s notable heritage monuments, six museums, and eight branches of Dubai Public Libraries.
