Pictures by Edmund Smith-Asante. All Rights Reserved
Each year since 1977, the International Council of
Museums (ICOM) has organised International Museum Day, which represents a
unique moment for the international museum community.
The objective of International Museum Day (IMD) is to
raise awareness about the fact that, “Museums are an important means of
cultural exchange, enrichment of cultures and development of mutual
understanding, cooperation and peace among peoples.”
The Day which was first celebrated 43 years ago is
marked on May 18 each year or around this date.
All around the world, more and more museums
participate in International Museum Day. Last year, more than 37,000 museums
participated in the event in about 158 countries and territories.
Although the day has already come and gone, Edmages takes
you through the Dubai Museum visited earlier this year during a media
familiarisation tour organised for a select group of Ghanaian journalists by
Emirates Airlines. The museum tells the story of how Dubai has evolved over the
years. All pictures were taken without flash to give viewers the real feel inside the museum.
The late Sheikh Rasheed Bin Saeed Al-Maktoum chose the
historic Al Fahaidi Fort to be Dubai’s Museum in honour of his ancestors and
laid the foundation stone for the museum in 1971.
In the museum are discoveries from 3,000 BC including
Dubai’s ongoing love story with the sea.
Museums are places of history and it is why every
country must do well to preserve its monuments and museums. Enjoy the virtual
tour.
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| Donkeys have been part of the history |
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| Some children being taught in school |
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| Camels have aided in transportation for centuries |
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| The falcon has always been a companion |
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| Pearl diving is an ancient vocation |
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