(ANSA) - ROME, OCT 26 - A replica of San Marino's Golden
Fibula, one of the prides of the Louvre Museum in Abu Dhabi, is
on show at the Expo Dubai pavilion of the world's oldest
republic, founded in 301 AD.
The eagle-shaped Fibula is from Domagnano, one of the nine
castles that make up the territory of the Republic of San
Marino.
The three panels of the Fibula have been replicated by Bologna
artsian Marco Casagrande.
They show the ancient traditions of San Marino as well as local
customs and are displayed along with other age-old symbols like
the famed San Marino crossbow.
"This is the only Pavilion among the 100 thematic pavilions to
have a VIP lounge on the upper floor, which will be placed at
the disposal of its sponsors for business meetings," said Expo
commissioner general Mauro Maiani.
San Marino's national day is on December 10 when flag wavers,
musicians and medieval ladies will parade through the centre of
Expo at Al Wasl in a unique pageant.
The tiny republic's population is almost 35,000, the same number
as the visitors to the pavilion in the first month of Expo.
(ANSA).
Expo Dubai: San Marino Golden Fibula on show from Abu Dhabi
Symbol of world's oldest republic remade by artisan