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Luxembourg is ready for Expo 2025

Last time updated
05.02.25
Robby McCullough, Unsplash

Robby McCullough, Unsplash

At the Osaka World Expo 2025, Luxembourg will present a diverse programme showcasing the country's creative achievements. From architecture and music to textile art and photography, the Luxembourg Pavilion will be a platform for intercultural exchange, bringing together European and Japanese traditions.

Minister of Culture Eric Thill emphasised that Expo 2025 is a unique opportunity to showcase Luxembourg's creativity on the world stage. According to him, the expo will showcase the dynamism of Luxembourg's cultural scene, promoting dialogue between tradition and innovation.

The programme was developed in cooperation with Kultur | lx and GIE Luxembourg@Expo2025Osaka and has been allocated €600,000. Funding is provided by public and private partners, including the Ministry of Culture and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Permanent elements of the pavilion

  • Architecture: the Luxembourg Pavilion was designed by Atelier d'architecture STDM according to the principles of circularity, combining sustainable technology and eco-friendly design.
  • Music: composer Claude Zeimes has created a sound atmosphere for the pavilion that will accompany the exhibition throughout.
  • Design: Julie Conrad, Christophe de la Fontaine, Frank Michels and Georges Zigrand designed the furniture solutions for the VIP areas of the pavilion.

Highlights of the Luxembourg programme

13 April 2025 | Opening of the pavilion - concert of choirs

The Luxembourg choir Pueri Cantores will perform together with the Ritsumeikan Choir (Kyoto), bringing together 90 young singers in a musical dialogue between two cultures.

28 April - 5 May 2025 | Design Days exhibition

This exhibition will further reveal the work of the Luxembourg designers involved in the pavilion.

6 - 20 May 2025 | Fallen Trees exhibition

Pitt Brandenburger's project focuses on the symbolism of trees, combining sculpture, woodcarving and jewellery.

30 May 2025 | Luxembourg Day - multimedia show "Echoes of Tomorrow"

The performance by Francesco Tristano, Maika Fujii, Jill Crovisier and Pascal Schumacher will combine music, dance and digital art.

8 - 16 August 2025 | Exhibition "Nos fils croisés tissent des récits"

Artist Aïda Schweitzer will present a project inspired by Japanese textile traditions and cultural dialogue.

24 September - 12 October 2025 | Photography Project "O."

Photographers Daniel Reuter (Luxembourg) and Chikara Umihara (Japan) will show a double view of Osaka, exploring the urban environment of the city.

Luxembourg's cultural programme at Expo 2025 brings together modernity and tradition, creating a unique bridge between Luxembourg and Japan. The exhibition will showcase the country's eco-friendly approach, creativity and artistic excellence, highlighting the importance of art as a means of international dialogue.

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Authors: Aleksandr