Saudi Exhibit at Expo 2025 Showcases Nation's Art and Traditions, Featuring Local Talent
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has made a significant impact at Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan, with its impressive pavilion attracting over 1 million visitors since its opening in April. The second-largest pavilion, surpassed only by Japan's own, the Saudi pavilion offers an immersive and educational experience of Saudi culture, innovation, and contemporary art.
Designed by Foster + Partners, the pavilion features organic forms reminiscent of traditional Saudi villages, with a focus on sustainable architecture. The structure is intended to be dismantled and reassembled elsewhere after the Expo, demonstrating the Kingdom's commitment to environmental responsibility.
Visitors are transported through winding streets, interactive exhibits, and nightly shows that reveal different aspects of Saudi culture and environment, such as the Red Sea and desert landscapes. The pavilion also houses two cultural studios, used for hosting workshops, exhibitions, and live performances by Saudi artists. These studios have organized over 115 events since the Expo began, providing a platform for cultural exchange and understanding.
The art exhibitions feature contemporary Saudi artworks tailored for a Japanese audience, aiming to promote cultural ties between the two countries. Visitors can engage with Saudi artists, musicians, and scientists, further enhancing the cultural exchange and understanding of Saudi heritage.
A special event, "Wonders of Arabia," running from July 10 to 16, offers a deeper dive into Saudi culture, hospitality, art, and traditions. This event includes interactive experiences and a collaboration with the popular Japanese character Doraemon. Participants can also take part in a limited-edition tote bag giveaway for answering quiz questions correctly, promoting further engagement with Saudi culture.
The Saudi pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka provides a comprehensive and engaging platform for exploring Saudi culture, innovation, and contemporary art. The events, exhibitions, and live performances showcase the Kingdom's heritage and its artists, promoting cultural ties between Saudi Arabia and Japan. With its popularity and immersive experiences, the Saudi pavilion is a must-visit at Expo 2025.
[1] Saudi Press Agency, "Saudi pavilion at Expo 2025 in Osaka registers over 1 million visits," June 2025. [2] Saudi Press Agency, "Special events at Saudi pavilion at Expo 2025 in Osaka," July 2025. [3] Foster + Partners, "Saudi Arabia's pavilion at Expo 2025 in Osaka," 2021. [4] Expo 2025 Osaka, "Saudi Arabia pavilion," accessed July 2025.
- The Saudi pavilion at Expo 2025 in Osaka, designed by Foster + Partners, promotes the Kingdom's commitment to environmental responsibility with its sustainable architecture, reminiscent of traditional Saudi villages.
- The pavilion's cultural studios have hosted over 115 events since the Expo began, providing a platform for Saudi artists, musicians, and scientists to engage with visitors, fostering cultural exchange and understanding between Saudi Arabia and Japan.
- The art exhibitions within the pavilion feature contemporary Saudi artworks, tailored for a Japanese audience, aiming to promote cultural ties between the two nations.
- The special event, "Wonders of Arabia," running from July 10 to 16, offers interactive experiences and collaborations with the popular Japanese character Doraemon, encouraging further engagement with Saudi culture and traditional hospitality.
