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Philippine Pavilion dazzles at World Expo 2025, earns Silver Award
The Philippine Pavilion at the World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan, won a silver award for its exhibition design, specifically for its intricate Cebu-woven rattan exterior and traditional weaves.
The pavilion, themed 'Nature Culture and Community: Woven Together for a Better Future,' attracted over 1.1 million visitors and featured a multisensory experience of AI-powered installations.
The award places the Philippines' design in the self-built pavilion category, with Poland taking gold and Austria receiving bronze.
Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco stated that the pavilion was intended to be the nation's heartbeat at Expo 2025, expressing Filipino strength, creativity, and community.
The Bureau International des Expositions organized the award, which honors self-built pavilions under 1,500 square meters for outstanding exhibit design and storytelling.
The pavilion's creation involved over 200 handwoven panels from Filipino weaving communities across 18 regions, representing a significant collaboration.
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