Top 5: What we can learn about Luxembourg at Expo 2025 Osaka
The Luxembourg Pavilion at World Expo 2025 in Osaka invites us on a fascinating voyage of discovery. We are taken on a unique multisensory journey covering some of the many facets of Luxembourg, from its natural heritage to its innovative technologies, not forgetting its cultural diversity and artisanal expertise. In this article, we present five things that you can learn about the country when you visit the pavilion. Dive in and find out what makes Luxembourg unique!
An open, multicultural country
Luxembourg society is a vibrant kaleidoscope characterised by openness, tolerance and multiculturalism. The country is multilingual, with people of more than 170 nationalities rubbing shoulders on a daily basis. Although the people of Luxembourg are strongly attached to their traditions, they always have an eye on the future.
This human diversity is highlighted as soon as we enter the pavilion. Luxembourg is a place where different cultures meet. Through a series of portraits and immersive spaces that offer a window onto Luxembourg society, visitors can learn more about Luxembourgers and their daily lives. We are introduced to individuals with a variety of backgrounds and different stories: we take a seat in a tram in Luxembourg City and meet the passengers, we get a glimpse of the daily life of a Luxembourg-Japanese family, and we hear from creators like Usch Biver, who produces traditional hand-crafted ceramic birds known as Péckvillchen.
An innovative spirit
You don't need to be big to think big! Despite its small size, Luxembourg played an important part in many of the key moments of the 20th century. The country is developing innovative projects and initiatives in a variety of fields to build a sustainable future and contribute to a better world.
In the second section of the pavilion, visitors are invited to delve into a laboratory of ideas. An interactive installation inspired by arcade games offers a fun and off-beat introduction to some of Luxembourg's flagship projects. We learn that Luxembourg was the first country to make public transport entirely free at national level, that it is investing in space technology with the Luxembourg Space Agency, and that it is developing solutions like emergency.lu, a telecommunications platform used in regions experiencing humanitarian crises. In Luxembourg, innovation is also rooted in tradition, as seen with Ramborn, a cidery that is giving a new lease of life to old orchards by turning once forgotten apples into cider with an approach based on circular economy principles.
Outstanding natural and cultural heritage
Luxembourg is a country to be experienced, felt and explored. It has a rich tapestry of accessible countryside, with protected nature areas, forests and rivers, and outstanding cultural heritage showcased in its museums, historical sites and contemporary architecture. The country is committed to maintaining this delicate balance between heritage and development, nature and urban life, conservation and effective use of resources.
An immersive 3D installation in the pavilion takes visitors on a unique trip through Luxembourg's varied landscapes and hidden treasures, complete with visual and sound effects. We glide over the forests and spectacular rock formations in the Mullerthal, the fascinating castles in the Éislek, the Moselle's emblematic vineyards, the historical and contemporary architecture in Luxembourg City and the industrial heritage of the Minett, before experiencing the vibrant atmosphere of the country's cultural scene. Even though we are thousands of kilometres away, in this little corner of Japan we feel connected with the quintessence of Luxembourg.
Traditional craftsmanship meets contemporary design
Luxembourg is a country brimming with expertise, traditions and creativity. Its artisanal know-how is showcased through a wide variety of objects incorporated into each part of the pavilion and presented in the DesignDays exhibition. The focus is on innovative concepts, reusable and recyclable materials, and functionality and sustainability. Visitors can check out furniture designed by Geckeler-Michels, Julie Conrad, BrakoN!er, Dante Goods and Bads, and Georges Zigrand.
A special object awaits visitors at the end of the tour: a traditional Luxembourgish skittle alley known as a Keelebunn, designed and built by students from the Lycée Privé Émile Metz (LPEM) in cooperation with the National Centre for Continuous Vocational Training (CNFPC). As visitors arrive in this central part of the pavilion, they see how tradition and modernity go hand in hand in Luxembourg. The Keelebunn is not just a game, it reflects a series of values: sportsmanship, togetherness, traditional craftsmanship and contemporary design – a jewel in the crown of Luxembourg's cultural heritage that brings generations together.
A culinary melting pot at the centre of Europe
Luxembourg has a diverse and delicious culinary heritage, influenced by its French, German and Belgian neighbours and its international outlook. The country's dynamic culinary scene also draws on the outstanding training provided at the École d'Hôtellerie et de Tourisme du Luxembourg (EHTL), and the school's students and chefs were delighted to be involved in showcasing the best of Luxembourg's cuisine at the pavilion.
It is impossible to leave the pavilion without sampling some of Luxembourg's culinary delights. In a relaxed atmosphere in the tranquil inner courtyard of the pavilion, visitors are invited to try out some of Luxembourg's typical flavours: Gromperekichelcher, Feierstengszalot and the famous Kachkéis, all given a Japanese twist in a nod to the host country. There is also a particular emphasis on desserts, with original creations by six chefs and pastry chefs, illustrating the wealth of culinary talent in the country.
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