EXPO 2025
Osaka, Japan
13.04.2025 – 13.10.2025
Theme: «Designing future society for our lives»
Sub themes: «Saving Lives», «Empowering Lives» и «Connecting Lives»
Venue – Artificial island Yumeshima (Osaka) with a total area of 155 hectares. According to the registration dossier of the Organizing Committee, the exhibition will involve 161 countries and 9 international organizations, with an estimated 28.2 million visitors.
The Pavilion of the Republic of Kazakhstan will be located in the thematic cluster “Connecting Lives,” in close proximity to countries such as South Korea, Germany, Luxembourg, Nepal, Azerbaijan, Iran, Monaco, and Turkey.
The main idea of the pavilion is to reveal the sub-theme “Connecting Lives” through the symbolism of the shanyrak which symbolizes the unity of cultures and peoples. The concept includes four key zones: “Connecting the Legacy,” “Connecting People,” “Connecting Opportunities,” and “Connecting Lives.” The pavilion’s philosophy is based on three principles: tolerance, unity, and potential.
Зона 1 – Connecting the Legacy
An interactive exhibit in the form of a map of Kazakhstan using 3D mapping illustrates key milestones of the country’s history, culture, and traditions. The exhibition covers the eras of the Saka, the Golden Man, Kazakh khans, the Golden Horde, and the Silk Road, as well as the legacy of Abay Kunanbayev. Attention is also paid to Kazakhstan’s achievements in world sports, including Olympic victories and famous athletes.
Зона 2 – Connecting People
This zone symbolizes the unification of people and cultures through a digital interactive installation. Visitors take photos in front of the terminal, and their images are transformed into particles that connect on a curved projection screen. Through the prism of the yurt and shanyrak, a video show revealing the theme of “Connecting Lives” and the slogan “Kazakhstan. Born Bold.” The content emphasizes the role of Kazakhstan as a strategic bridge between East and West, as well as covering the topics of sustainable development, transition to green technology, and the Concept of Power Industry Development.
Зона 3 – Connecting Opportunities
The zone introduces the modern vision and strategic development of Kazakhstan. Interactive monitors let visitors select topics of interest launching multimedia content about the country’s key sectors: ecosystem (flora, fauna, reserves), resources (agriculture, mineral wealth), tourism (sightseeing), innovations (investment projects) and economy (export, import).
Зона 4 – Connecting Lives
The final zone demonstrates a groundbreaking achievement in organ transplantation and isolated organ treatment – an innovative ALEM (Astana Life Ex-situ Machine) device. Developed by leading Kazakhstani medical researchers and engineers, ALEM enables to preserve donor organs for over 24 hours, with a possibility to perform necessary interventions and targeted treatments on an isolated organ. This innovation marks a new era in regenerative medicine, expanding the possibility of saving lives.
Moreover, following the established practice, the participating countries hold national days within the framework of the EXPO. The National Day of the Republic of Kazakhstan will be held on August 10, 2025 and will be dedicated to the 180th anniversary of Abay Kunanbayev.
As part of the National Day of the country it is planned to hold an official ceremony of raising the flag of the Republic of Kazakhstan, as well as an ethnic concert and parade with the participation of Kazakhstani artists.
