Kuwait’s National Day Celebration at Expo ’25 Highlights Rich Heritage and Cultural Identity

The Kuwaiti Pavilion at Expo Osaka 2025 celebrated the country’s Independence Day with an event that successfully attracted a diverse international audience. Salem Al-Watyan, Commissioner-General of Kuwait at the Expo, highlighted the success of the celebration in showcasing Kuwait’s rich and diverse cultural heritage. The event featured both traditional and modern artistic performances, which were praised by attendees and reflected Kuwait’s unique cultural identity.
Under the guidance of Abdulrahman Al-Mutairi, Minister of Information and Culture and Minister of State for Youth Affairs, and supervised by Dr. Nasser Mohsen, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Information, the celebration included folkloric dances, musical acts, and visual displays that presented Kuwait’s refined artistic image. Al-Watyan explained that the event blended Kuwait’s traditional culture with contemporary art, emphasizing the nation’s heritage in a modern context. Performances inspired by Kuwait’s marine and desert environments added a deep cultural resonance that captivated the audience.
The success of the event was attributed to the collective efforts of the Kuwaiti Pavilion team and their collaboration with young Kuwaiti artists, delivering a comprehensive experience that reflects Kuwait’s positive image on international platforms. The celebration was attended by Japan’s Minister for Expo 2025, Yoshitaka Ito, Kuwait’s Ambassador to Japan, Sami Al-Zamanan, and several Japanese officials, along with a significant number of Expo visitors.
— news from Kuwait News Agency

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National Day celebration at Expo ’25 showcases Kuwait’s rich heritage, vibrant folklore
By: Mubarak Al-Enzi r nOSAKA, June 20 (KUNA) — Commissioner-General of Kuwait at Expo Osaka 2025 Salem Al-Watyan stated that the celebration held by the Kuwaiti Pavilion on Thursday to mark the Independence Day achieved great success in attracting the attention of visitors from various nationalities. r nIt showcased the richness and diversity of Kuwait’s authentic heritage, Al-Watyan said in statements to KUNA on Friday. nThe event, organized under the directives of the Minister of Information and Culture and Minister of State for Youth Affairs Abdulrahman Al-Mutairi and supervised by the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Information Dr. Nasser Mohsen, featured traditional and contemporary artistic performances that were well-received by attendees and reflected Kuwait’s cultural and creative identity. nHe added that the celebration included folkloric and musical performances, as well as expressive visual presentations, forming a refined artistic window that highlighted Kuwait’s civilized image. nHe explained that on this national occasion, the pavilion blended traditional Kuwaiti culture with modern art, highlighting the country’s heritage in a contemporary way. nPerformances inspired by Kuwait’s marine and desert environments added a rich cultural touch that impressed the audience. nAl-Watyan pointed out that the success of the celebration reflects the collective efforts of the team working at the Kuwaiti Pavilion and their collaboration with a number of young Kuwaiti artists. nThis contributed to delivering a rich and comprehensive experience that expresses the bright image of Kuwait and embodies its cultural and humanitarian presence in international forums. nThe Kuwaiti Pavilion at Expo Osaka 2025 held a special celebration on this occasion, attended by Japan’s Minister for Expo 2025 representing the Japanese government, Yoshitaka Ito, the Ambassador of Kuwait to Japan, Sami Al-Zamanan, along with several Japanese officials. The event also witnessed a notable turnout from exhibition visitors. (end) r nmdm.onm

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