BAKU, Azerbaijan, April 13. The “Osaka, Kansai
Expo 2025” has officially opened in Osaka, Japan, under the theme
“Designing the Future Society for Our Lives.”
As part of the event, Azerbaijan’s national pavilion—organized
by the Heydar Aliyev Center—was also officially unveiled.
From day one, the Azerbaijan Pavilion has drawn huge crowds,
with visitors showing strong interest and enthusiasm.
The pavilion is located in the “Connecting Lives” zone of Expo
2025 and is built around the theme “Seven Bridges for
Sustainability.”
The pavilion’s concept is inspired by the legendary poem “Seven
Beauties” by the great Azerbaijani poet and thinker Nizami Ganjavi.
It highlights the country’s rich cultural heritage, technological
progress, and commitment to sustainable development—all while
emphasizing the importance of openness and dialogue. The idea is
simple: through dialogue and connection, we can build a harmonious
and sustainable future.
The three-story pavilion features a facade inspired by
traditional Azerbaijani shebeke (stained-glass latticework),
reflecting the nation’s art, craftsmanship, and cultural identity.
Visitors begin their journey through the pavilion by exploring
themes symbolized by each of the seven beauties—cultural diversity,
heritage, traditional art, architectural marvels, sustainability,
natural resources, sports, and tourism.
The pavilion also features three symbolic trees: the “Azerbaijan
Tree,” the “Japan Tree,” and the “Friendship Tree,” which blends
elements of both and represents the strong bond between the two
countries.
Expo 2025 spans more than 155 hectares and brings together 165
countries and 7 international organizations. Over 28 million
visitors are expected to attend before the event wraps up on
October 13.
