Vietnam Pavilion: An Inclusive Society Where People Are Centered

Alluring Traditional Costumes, Musical Instruments and Culture

The Vietnam pavilion opened on April 30, 2025, the long-awaited fiftieth anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War. Inside the pavilion, whose ceiling is decorated with pictures of traditional lanterns, visitors are greeted by women dressed in traditional ao dai. Displays use projection mapping and 3D technologies to reproduce Vietnam’s alluring culture, including folk costumes and traditional products.

A highlight is Vietnamese water puppetry, with a history of over 100 years. In four exquisite shows each day, accompanied by music performed on traditional instruments, the puppets move as if they are producing the sounds.

The Vietnam pavilion is located in the Empowering Lives zone. ( See the official map for details.) Vietnam marks its national day on Tuesday, September 9, at the Expo National Day Hall.

Exploring Expo 2025

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.

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(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.)