Colombia Pavilion: Country of Beauty

Toward a Country of Beauty

Colombia has the second greatest abundance of fresh water sources in South America, and the plants and creatures that the waters nourish make it one of the world’s most biodiverse nations. That natural wealth has inspired the nation’s literature, as well, including Nobel Prize winner Gabriel Garcia Marquez’s One Hundred Years of Solitude.

The building, looking like a stack of ice cubes, was inspired by the scene in Marquez’s masterpiece when the young protagonist first sees ice. The exhibition inside explores Colombia’s aspiration to be a nation of living beauty through its nature-inspired culture, tourist spots, and products.

The Columbia pavilion is located in the Empowering Lives zone. (See the official map for details.) Columbia marks its national day on Sunday, July 20, at the Expo National Day Hall.

Exploring Expo 2025 | Nippon.com

Expo 2025 Osaka Kansai kicks off on April 13, 2025, to run for a half-year through October 13. Below we take a look at the main facilities, national pavilions, and attractions of the all-new World Expo.

The Columbia Pavilion. (© Nippon.com)

The Columbia Pavilion. (© Nippon.com)

(Originally published in Japanese. Reporting and text by Uchiyama Ken’ichi and Nippon.com. Photographic assistance by Kuroiwa Masakazu of 96-Box. Banner photo © Nippon.com.)