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