Saudi Ambassador to Japan highlights the country's attractions ahead of Osaka Expo
The tour — held in various parts of Japan — aims to show how Saudi Arabia is not just a distant place, but a relevant and engaging destination for all.
Ambassador Binzagr, emphasizing the unique aspects of Saudi Arabia's 'rich culture and a fascinating history,' believes these elements have a special appeal to the people of Japan.
'We have beautiful, exciting things to showcase, but this is just a small glimpse of what we have to show about the past, the present and the future of Saudi Arabia,' Ambassador Binzagr told Arab News Japan.
'There are lots of things that you can touch and feel about our culture, from our heritage, from the emotion of our cities today and our life in the midst of a very exciting transformation that we are undergoing in Saudi Arabia.'
The Tour offers visitors a chance to experience various aspects of Saudi culture, including Saudi Arabian coffee and date pairing, a cooking demonstration of traditional sweets, and traditional Saudi music and costumes.
'We're counting down to the last days before our opening in Osaka,' Ambassador Binzagr said about the Expo. 'We're almost completed and ready. I had the privilege of touring the site two days ago, and the final touches are being made now. With glimpses of the future we're heading towards, I am very excited to welcome everyone to Osaka.'
One of the main themes of the Saudi Arabian pavilion is the building itself. The pavilion has been described as a 'masterpiece' and is said to embody the flow of Saudi Vision 2030 and the transformation from past to future, sensitivity to the environment, and design elements that blend heritage with technology and vision.
'Looking at it, I see the transformation of Saudi Arabia and what's happening in our vibrant country,' Dr. Binzagr said. 'But our focus is not just on the present, but also on the promising future of Saudi Arabia. We want to inspire people with the potential and relevance of our future. We want people to see a sample of it so that they think not just about joining us in Osaka, but beyond that to visiting our country.'
Thematically, it projects an invitation to the world to step inside Saudi Arabia and to experience it. The building itself aims to reflect harmony – melding the desert environment with architectural aspects that both shield people from nature's elements and celebrates those elements at the same time.
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