Turkish Pavilion: Peak of Civilizations Era
The Turkish Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka Kansai, set to run from April 13 to October 13, is a captivating showcase of Turkey's rich cultural heritage and artistic traditions. Located in the Connecting Lives zone, the pavilion stands out with its unique design, featuring wave-like patterns that symbolise Turkey's location on the Mediterranean and Black Seas.
At the entrance, the national symbol of Türkiye, the Crescent Moon and Stars, illuminates the way, setting the tone for a journey through Turkey's profound history spanning over 10,000 years. The motto of the pavilion, "The golden age of civilization," reflects Turkey's ancient position at the crossroads of Eastern and Western civilization.
Inside the pavilion, visitors are greeted by boron-covered wood, a testament to Turkey's rich reserves of the element. This unique material choice adds an element of elegance and sophistication to the overall design.
One of the highlights of the Turkish Pavilion is the Ebru Workshop, where traditional Turkish art comes to life. Here, visitors can witness and even participate in the creation of intricate Ebru paintings, a centuries-old art form that involves marbling on water.
The Turkish Pavilion fits perfectly into the broader theme of Expo 2025 Osaka, "Designing a Future Society for Our Lives," as it contributes to the global dialogue on future societies by promoting Turkey’s cultural identity and artistic heritage. This event, the second World Expo hosted by Osaka, underscores the city’s longstanding role as a platform for international cultural and technological exchange.
For those interested in more focused details about the pavilion’s architecture or specific exhibits, these may be available closer to or during the event itself. The Turkish Pavilion's national day will be celebrated on Wednesday, April 23, at the Expo National Day Hall. Join us as we celebrate Turkey's unique cultural and artistic contributions on the world stage.
- Visitors can delve deeper into the science behind the unique boron-covered wood used in the Turkish Pavilion, showcasing Turkey's resources and technological advancement in material research.
- In the realm of education and self-development, the Turkish Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka Kansai presents a session on space-and-astronomy, highlighting Turkey's contributions to this field and fostering global conversations about future possibilities.
- As technology plays a key role in connecting societies, the Turkish Pavilion offers a photography exhibit capturing the essence of Turkey's cultural heritage, bridging the gaps between different cultures and fostering mutual understanding.
