FOUTAIN OF HARMONY ON DISPLAY AT INDEX 2002
The Czech Republic is to present Dubai with a unique fountain in the interests of strengthening ties. Called the 'Fountain of Harmony', the glass fountain is a symbol of friendship and mutual understanding between the Eastern European nation and the emirate.
Tipping the scales at 3.4 tons, the 5.5 metre tall water feature will be located at the round about in front of the Dubai International Exhibition Centre's (DIEC) Hall 1. According to the Czech Republic embassy, the fountain will be completed and officially presented to the people of Dubai early next year.
The top 2 metres of the fountain will be on display at the stand of Gradus, the Czech company responsible for the stunning piece of glasswork, at Index 2002, the international furnishing and interiors trade exhibition, taking place at DIEC from October 2-6.
"Gradus conceived the idea of the fountain at its Index debut last year," said Jan Riegert, Head of Commercial Section, Embassy of the Czech Republic. "The design is based on one of the traditional features of Arabic architecture, the minaret.
"The intention is to blend old with new, traditional values with modern views, which is why we have used the medium of glass. The final product will shine like a diamond and will be given further life by the water flowing over it.
"The creation has been titled harmony not only in reference to the synergy between the glass and water, but to the invoke idea of a peaceful existence regardless of differing outlooks on life."
The fountain is the creation of Czech glass designer Vladimir Prochazka. With over 30 years in the field of glass-designing, he has created numerous glass architectural designs such as fountains, glass lower ceilings, window-panes, lighting pieces from various sorts of glass material.
"This piece is very much a result of the fantastic reception Procházka's work received at Index in 2000 and 2001, particularly the interest of experts from the Dubai Municipality and from the neighbouring Gulf countries," said Riegert.
Over 1,450 companies from 53 countries will be present at Index 2002, which will have first-time representation from companies from Japan, Luxembourg and Morocco. The sold-out show will feature 23 national and industry pavilions.
Index 2002 will also incorporate the Arabshop retail and shop-fitting arena.
dmg Index Exhibitions Limited is part of the giant dmg World Media group, one of the world's leading trade show companies with over 400 events worldwide annually. Since establishing in Dubai five years ago, the company now owns and operates four highly successful trade events, including Index, the Big 5 construction and contracting exhibition, The Hotel Show, the trade event for suppliers to the hospitality industry and The Office Exhibition for the office and facilities management sector.
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