Month: October 2024

We were invited to the pavilion unveiling ceremony hosted by the Consulate General of the Republic of the Philippines, held in Osaka City on Wednesday, July 24, 2024.

The theme of the Republic of the Philippines pavilion is “Nature, Culture and Community: Weaving Together for a Better Future,” and it expresses diversity and human connections through traditional textiles.

The building’s exterior has a design inspired by rattan craftsmanship, and the exterior walls will display approximately 200 pieces of handwoven textiles from all over the Philippines. There will also be a stage for live traditional dance performances.

Construction of the building has already begun and is scheduled to be completed in March of next year. We can’t wait for the Osaka-Kansai Expo to begin!

Source: Sennan City Government

The Republic of the Philippines will exhibit a self-constructed “Type A” pavilion at the Osaka-Kansai Expo (184 days from April 13 to October 13, 2025). The details were announced this summer.

The theme is “Woven.” Using traditional Philippine textiles as a motif, the exhibition conveys the meaning of weaving a better future. The concept is “Nature, Culture, and Community: Women Together for a Better Future.” The Philippines is a multi-ethnic nation made up of approximately 7,000 islands. Many ethnic minorities have inherited diverse lifestyles and cultures, but their crafts are little known overseas

The facade design is handled by Carlo Calma, a young architect from the Philippines.

The design aims to emphasize the connection between people in a diverse society and harmony with nature. “It is also an expression of my theme, the fusion of art and architecture,” he said.

The façade is made of woven rattan produced in Cebu. The exterior walls will display 212 panels of hand-woven textiles from all over the Philippines, and there will also be a stage for live performances such as traditional dance. Inside the building, visitors can also experience a walk through the “Forest of Art,” which features textiles from 18 regions.

Philippine Government Representative Cristina Garcia Frasco said, “Our participation in the Expo will help us showcase the Philippines’ natural beauty, history, heritage and culture. The pavilion will give people plenty to fall in love with the Philippines.”

Source: Radio Kansai Topics

OSAKA – The Philippines has unveiled its plans for a collaborative, innovative, and sustainable pavilion at the 2025 World Exposition, set to take place on Yumeshima Island in Osaka from April 13 to Oct. 13 next year.

The Philippine Pavilion will feature the first-ever interactive live performance façade, showcasing traditional dance and crafts that embody the Filipino spirit of creativity and connection. To celebrate diversity, the façade will also display 212 handwoven textiles, marking the largest collaboration of weavers in a single project. Each piece presents a unique narrative, reflecting the rich heritage, traditions, and art of each community. The pavilion will also convey the story of sustainability, with plans for an upcycled “second life” at the National Museum in the Philippines after the Expo.

“All of these features were lovingly put together by our design team. We cannot wait for you to see the full glory of our pavilion very soon,” said Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Chief Operating Officer Maria Margarita Montemayor Nograles at a press conference following the international press launch and concept presentation at The Garden Oriental Osaka on July 24.

Architect Carlo Calma, who leads the design team, echoed the sentiment of anticipation.

“I think the beauty of the woven is really these thousand of pieces of units of rattan that’s weaving and twisting and it’s kind of the labor of love of handicraft of the Philippines,” he said.

Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco, who also serves as Commissioner-General of the Philippine Organizing Committee (POC) for the Expo, emphasized the pavilion’s dual focus on economy and sustainability.

“The Philippine Pavilion seeks to be as economical as it is sustainable, recognizing that the Philippines and all nations must invest if it is to expect returns in terms of trade, investment, and tourism,” she said.

Frasco noted the pavilion’s potential to boost tourism.

“We expect that the presence of the Philippines at the Expo will further grow the visits of the Japanese to the Philippines, which was pegged at over 300,000 in 2023, and which we project to exceed half a million by 2025. That, of course, will translate to visitor receipts that will contribute hundreds of millions to our economy,” she added.

Philippine Ambassador to Japan Mylene Garcia-Albano praised the collaborative efforts between Japan and the Philippines.

“I think it was really the invitation of the Japanese government for us to participate and the hard work of our Department of Tourism and our Tourism Promotions Board that was able to make this happen. It’s been a while, a lot of talks have been going on, but there have been constant interactions, so through their [Frasco and Nograles] personal attention to this, we finally see the concept and the actual model of the pavilion,” she told the Filipino-Japanese Journal.

With the theme, “Nature, Culture & Community, Woven Together for a Better Future,” or simply “Woven,” visitors of the 600-square-meter pavilion can enjoy an immersive experience celebrating Filipino creativity, craftsmanship, and cultural heritage.

A topping out ceremony for the Philippine Pavilion was held on July 25. The building is scheduled to be completed by March 2025.

Source: Filipino-Japanese Journal

On Wednesday, July 24, the Philippines held a concept presentation for their pavilion in Osaka City, following the presentation held in the Philippines last week. The pavilion expresses the diversity of the Filipino people and their connections with each other, using traditional woven textiles. The exterior of the pavilion is designed to resemble rattan work. Over 200 hand-woven textiles are displayed on the exterior walls.

Source: Banpaku Kizuna Tsushin (Osaka Kansai Expo newsletter)

The Philippines, which will exhibit a “Type A” pavilion that it will design and build itself at the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo, held a presentation in Osaka to outline the exhibit.

The theme is “Woven.” Using traditional textiles as a motif, it conveys the meaning of weaving a better future.

The exterior design was done by Carlo Calma, a popular Filipino architect, who expressed the woven fabric look with materials that incorporate actual textiles.

There is also a stage on the exterior wall. Live performances such as dance are considered part of the building. Karma said, “It is also an expression of my theme, which is the fusion of art and architecture.”

Source: japan today.

On July 25, the Philippine government held a ceremony to raise the roof for the pavilion that will be exhibited at the Osaka Kansai Expo at Yumeshima, the site of the expo. A concept presentation was also held in Osaka on the 24th, where the outline of the pavilion was announced.

Source: Kentsu Shimbun

The Philippines, which will exhibit in its own Type A structure, announced the outline of its pavilion. The pavilion will be covered with 212 different kinds offabrics from various ethnic groups, expressing the diversity of the multi-ethnic Philippines. “We are pleased to present a pavilion that beautifully captures the elements of the
Philippines, a blend of nature, culture, and community,” said Ms. Maria Margarita Montemayor Nograles the Executive Director of the Philippine Expo Secretariat. The colorful costumes of the staff, made of traditional indigenous woven fabrics, were also unveiled. The Philippine Pavilion is expected to be completed around March of next year.

Source: MBS News

On the 24th, the Philippine government announced the outline of the pavilion to be exhibited at the 2025 Japan International Expo (Osaka-Kansai Expo) in Osaka City. The concept is “Weaving nature, culture, community, and a better future together.” It expresses the spirit of diversity and human connection through the traditional Philippine craft of weaving, and the exterior will be decorated with handmade basketry. The building was designed by Philippine architect Carlo Calma. Construction work will be carried out by Asakawagumi and Nishio Rent-All JV.

The theme of the pavilion is “Woven.” The main structure of the building will be steel construction. The size is a single-story building of approximately 600 square meters. Weavers selected from all over the Philippines will create 212 basketry pieces. Inside, unique textiles made in 18 regions across the country will be exhibited, and an experience space using AI will be set up. There are also plans to set up a stage for performing traditional dances.
Cristina Garcia Frasco, the Philippine government representative and Secretary of the Department of Tourism, said, “By participating in the Expo, we will convey love, unity, sustainability, innovation, and more. We want to show the natural beauty, history, heritage, and culture of the Philippines, and connect them to tourism and investment. You will find many reasons to fall in love with the Philippines.”

Osaka City Mayor Hideyuki Yokoyama said of the pavilion’s participation, “It will strengthen the bond between Japan and the Philippines, and between Osaka and the Philippines,” and Hiroyuki Ishige, Secretary General of the Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition, also expressed his hope that “it will become an irreplaceable place that connects the Philippines, Japan, and the world.”

Construction of the pavilion began this spring, and a topping-out ceremony was held on the 25th at the Expo site in Konohana Ward, Osaka City. It is scheduled to be completed in March 2025. The plan is for the pavilion to be recycled in the country after the Expo closes.

Source: Daily Construction and Engineering News

The Philippines, which will be participating in next year’s Osaka-Kansai Expo, has announced the details of its pavilion.

The theme of the Philippine pavilion is “Nature, Culture, Community: Weaving a Better Future Together.”

The pavilion’s exterior is designed to express the diversity of the Philippines and the spirit of human connection through weaving, a traditional craft representative of the Philippines. The exterior wall features panels displaying over 200 hand-woven textiles from all over the Philippines, and a stage is also set up for live performances showcasing traditional dances. In addition, visitors can experience a tour of the “Forest of Art” inside the building, which features textiles from 18 regions.

Cristina Garcia Frasco, representative of the Philippine government, said, “Participating in the Expo will help us to showcase the natural beauty, history, heritage, and culture of the Philippines. The pavilion is an exhibition that will give you many opportunities to fall in love with the Philippines.”

Construction of the pavilion began this spring, and the roof has already been completed. The topping-out ceremony will be held on the 25th at Yumeshima, the Expo site.

The building is expected to be completed in mid-March next year.

Source: NHK Kansai News Web

The concept of the Philippine Pavilion to be exhibited at the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo has been announced.

On the 24th, Philippine government officials gathered in Osaka to announce the full details of the pavilion to be exhibited at the Expo.

The concept is “Nature, Culture, Community: Weaving a Better Future Together.”

The exterior of the pavilion will be covered in traditional textiles to represent the Filipino people and love, and 212 hand-woven textiles will be exhibited, as well as live performances introducing traditional dance and crafts.

The pavilion is scheduled to be completed in March next year, and the Philippine government ambassador has high expectations for the Expo, saying, “It will be a new opportunity to deepen ties with friends in Japan and around the world.”

Source: ABC News Kansai