Saudi Arabia to host cultural week in Osaka
Taking place at the Expo Gallery EAST, the event coincides with the 70th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Japan and Saudi Arabia.
It will feature the Heritage Commission, the Royal Institute of Traditional Arts, and the Prince Mohammed bin Salman Global Center for Arabic Calligraphy.
Additionally, the King Abdulaziz Foundation for Research and Archives will present a series of photographs highlighting the cultural relations between the two nations.
Saudi Arabia's Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka will feature more than 700 immersive cultural activities, showcasing the Kingdom's innovation and heritage, the Saudi Press Agency reported recently.
The cultural week is a part of the Kingdom's broader initiative to strengthen ties between Saudi Arabia, Japan and other nations.
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