Austria's Wooden Ribbon: A Symbol of Innovation for the Expo 2025

Lifestyle & TravelMore+ ♦ Published: October 31, 2024; 00:08 ♦ (Vindobona)

Austria is preparing for Expo 2025 in Osaka and recently presented the centerpiece of its pavilion in Lower Austria: a spiral-shaped wooden loop that symbolizes the motto “Composing the Future”. This impressive sculpture stands for Austrian craftsmanship and the strong connection to Japan, which is to be further strengthened by the Expo.

Japan and Austria maintain a close partnership and a joint presence at Expo 2025 in Osaka. / Picture: © Japanese and Austrian crossed flags by Vindobona

A festive press conference was held in Horn, Lower Austria, to present Austria's contribution to the upcoming world Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan. Prominent personalities were in attendance, including the Federal Minister of Labor and Economy, Dr. Martin Kocher, the Governor of Lower Austria, Johanna Mikl-Leitner, and the Japanese Ambassador to Austria, Akira Mizuuchi. The event's highlight…