"Netherlands Pavilion Joins Forces: A Fresh Start on Shared Ground"
The Netherlands is set to celebrate its national day on Wednesday, May 21, at the Expo National Day Hall, as part of Expo 2025 Osaka Kansai. In the Saving Lives zone, the Netherlands pavilion stands out as a beacon of innovation and sustainability.
The pavilion, which features an 11-meter white sphere representing renewable energy and the sunrise, with a 360-degree screen, creatively combines Dutch cultural elements with forward-thinking design and purpose. Miffy, the beloved Dutch children's book character, serves as the Kids Ambassador for the Netherlands pavilion, adding a warm, familiar touch.
Miffy can be found on child-friendly explanatory panels within the pavilion, as well as stationed outside, ready to greet visitors. The role of Miffy is to enhance the visitor experience and embody Dutch culture.
Visitors are welcomed with a palm-sized device in the shape of an orb upon entering the pavilion. This interactive guide takes them on a journey through the transition to new energy sources like hydrogen.
The Netherlands pavilion showcases Dutch innovation and sustainability, particularly focusing on eco-friendly designs and technologies. It highlights advancements in sustainable chemistry, circular materials, and environmentally conscious solutions, aligning with global goals for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and promoting sustainability.
Interactive elements, such as purchasing limited-edition Miffy merchandise, add an engaging and memorable aspect to the visit. Specially designed merchandise is available in the pavilion's cafe and gift shop.
The theme of the Netherlands pavilion at the Expo is "Creating A New Dawn Together on Common Ground." The pavilion, located in the Saving Lives zone, is one of the national pavilions at Expo 2025 Osaka Kansai, which is showcasing its main facilities, national pavilions, and attractions from April 13, 2025, to October 13.
Photographs of the Netherlands pavilion at night are available on the official Expo 2025 Osaka Kansai website, offering a glimpse of the pavilion's striking design under the stars. For those planning to visit, the Netherlands pavilion promises an unforgettable experience that combines culture, innovation, and sustainability.
- Visitors can purchase limited-edition Miffy merchandise as an engaging addition to their experience at the Netherlands pavilion.
- The role of Miffy, the beloved Dutch children's book character, is to enhance the visitor experience and embody Dutch culture within the pavilion.
- The Netherlands pavilion features an 11-meter white sphere representing renewable energy and the sunrise, showcasing Dutch innovation and sustainability, particularly in eco-friendly designs and technologies.
- To share a snapshot of the Netherlands pavilion's striking design at night, photographs are available on the official Expo 2025 Osaka Kansai website.
