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The Hindu
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
India showcases cultural renaissance at Osaka World Expo
While nations across the globe are displaying their modern might at the World Expo in Osaka, India has focussed on its soft power and showcased a cultural renaissance. The Osaka Expo, a World Expo being held in Japan, carries the theme 'Designing Future Society for Our Lives.' This international event, held every five years for six months, focuses on showcasing innovations and fostering exchange between nations and cultures to address global challenges. It aims to create a 'Living Lab' where diverse participants come together to co-create and implement solutions for global issues, including the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This year the Expo is being held from April 13 to October 13. The Indian pavilion, curated by the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA), is described as an 'immersive civilisational experience, rooting India's global identity in compassion and the flowing wisdom of the Bodhi stream,' a senior official at IGNCA said. 'From conceptualization to storytelling, IGNCA has played the role of a modern-day sutradhar (narrator), stringing together India's ancient philosophies and contemporary ambitions,' he added. The IGNCA is an autonomous body under the Union Culture Ministry. The design of the pavilion is a tribute to 'Bodhisattva Padmapani' from the iconic Ajanta Caves, symbolising compassion, enlightenment, and knowledge. Bodhisattva Padmapani is a prominent figure in Mahayana Buddhism, representing compassion and mercy. Aligned with the 'Connecting Lives' theme, the India Pavilion embodies the nation's values of inclusivity, sustainability, and progress, serving as a bridge between its spiritual heritage and its ambitious future. Among the many features of the pavilion is the Lotus Courtyard, which showcases a curated collection of Bodhisattva forms and artistic reproductions of frescoes from the 2,000-year-old Ajanta Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Within the pavilion is the 'Oneness Lounge', at the heart of which is the Bodhi tree as a central design element — abstracted and reimagined — while the 'Heritage Zone' celebrates India's rich legacy by showcasing UNESCO World Heritage Sites alongside an immersive presentation of hidden treasures, aiming to boost tourism and global recognition. The pavilion also highlights India's space programme. Visitors traverse thematic exhibits celebrating India's achievements. There is also a 'Wall of Life', focusing on internal well-being through Yoga and Ayurveda.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Menasha's Jefferson Park holds dedication for new pavilion & event space
MENASHA, Wis. (WFRV) – Jefferson Park in Menasha opened last year, but it's still celebrating some milestones. The Menasha community celebrated a dedication for the park's pavilion and event space on Thursday evening. The Cool Place in Pulaski seeks community help to stay afloat amidst business slowdown The celebration included live music and food trucks, as community members took advantage of some nice weather to go outside from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. A reconstruction on the boat launch nearby will also be conducted later in 2025. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Japan Times
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Japan Times
'Expo grandma' completes tour of all Osaka Expo pavilions
A Japanese woman known as "Expo grandma" for visiting World Expositions around the globe has completed her visits to all open pavilions at the ongoing 2025 Osaka Expo. On Wednesday, the 46th day of the Osaka Expo, Tomiyo Yamada visited her last remaining pavilion, the Netherlands pavilion, where a celebration ceremony was held in her honor. "I finished with the Netherlands, which has had friendly relations with Japan for a long time," the 76-year-old said with a smile. "It's important not only to enter pavilions, but also to thoroughly digest (the exhibits) until the end," she said. The Netherlands pavilion presented her with commemorative gifts including a stuffed doll of the Dutch character Miffy. Yamada aims to visit the Osaka Expo every day until it closes. "I want to communicate with the staff (of pavilions) and feel the current situations of (exhibiting countries)," she said.
Malaysia Sun
21-05-2025
- Business
- Malaysia Sun
Indian delegation takes part in opening ceremony of 17th LIMA 2025 exhibition in Malaysia
Langkawi [Malaysia], May 20 (ANI): An Indian delegation led by Raksha Rajya Mantri Sanjay Seth took part in the opening ceremony of the 17th edition of the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA 2025) in Langkawi, Malaysia, on Tuesday, the Ministry of Defence said in a release. The five-day event was inaugurated by the Prime Minister of Malaysia, Dato' Seri Anwar bin Ibrahim, and is being attended by global leaders and industry representatives from across the maritime and aerospace sectors. At the event, Sanjay Seth inaugurated the India Pavilion, which highlights the growing capabilities of India's indigenous defence industry. The pavilion features participation from key Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs) and private companies. Demonstrating India's increasing self-reliance in the defence sector, the pavilion showcases advanced technologies such as the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile and the Dornier aircraft manufactured by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited. India's well-curated presence among global defence leaders reflects its rising prominence in the field of indigenous defence production and innovation. During his visit, Raksha Rajya Mantri toured various exhibition stalls at the LIMA 2025 venue. He interacted with dignitaries and senior officials from several participating countries, exchanging views and reaffirming India's commitment to international collaboration in defence and aerospace. His meetings focused on strengthening existing ties and exploring new avenues for strategic cooperation in line with India's defence outreach goals. India and Malaysia share a strong and evolving bilateral relationship, with deepening engagements in defence and security. The relationship has been further strengthened under the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, which was formally established during the Malaysian Prime Minister's visit to India in 2024. The partnership continues to expand across multiple strategic domains, including maritime cooperation, aerospace, and defence manufacturing. Adding further weight to India's participation at LIMA 2025, an Indian Naval Ship is also scheduled to take part in the event. Established in 1991 and held biennially, LIMA has grown into one of the largest and most significant maritime and aerospace exhibitions in the Asia-Pacific, bringing together leading global stakeholders in defence, technology, and innovation. (ANI)
India Gazette
20-05-2025
- Business
- India Gazette
Indian delegation takes part in opening ceremony of 17th LIMA 2025 exhibition in Malaysia
Langkawi [Malaysia], May 20 (ANI): An Indian delegation led by Raksha Rajya Mantri Sanjay Seth took part in the opening ceremony of the 17th edition of the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA 2025) in Langkawi, Malaysia, on Tuesday, the Ministry of Defence said in a release. The five-day event was inaugurated by the Prime Minister of Malaysia, Dato' Seri Anwar bin Ibrahim, and is being attended by global leaders and industry representatives from across the maritime and aerospace sectors. At the event, Sanjay Seth inaugurated the India Pavilion, which highlights the growing capabilities of India's indigenous defence industry. The pavilion features participation from key Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs) and private companies. Demonstrating India's increasing self-reliance in the defence sector, the pavilion showcases advanced technologies such as the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile and the Dornier aircraft manufactured by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited. India's well-curated presence among global defence leaders reflects its rising prominence in the field of indigenous defence production and innovation. During his visit, Raksha Rajya Mantri toured various exhibition stalls at the LIMA 2025 venue. He interacted with dignitaries and senior officials from several participating countries, exchanging views and reaffirming India's commitment to international collaboration in defence and aerospace. His meetings focused on strengthening existing ties and exploring new avenues for strategic cooperation in line with India's defence outreach goals. India and Malaysia share a strong and evolving bilateral relationship, with deepening engagements in defence and security. The relationship has been further strengthened under the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, which was formally established during the Malaysian Prime Minister's visit to India in 2024. The partnership continues to expand across multiple strategic domains, including maritime cooperation, aerospace, and defence manufacturing. Adding further weight to India's participation at LIMA 2025, an Indian Naval Ship is also scheduled to take part in the event. Established in 1991 and held biennially, LIMA has grown into one of the largest and most significant maritime and aerospace exhibitions in the Asia-Pacific, bringing together leading global stakeholders in defence, technology, and innovation. (ANI)
