Area dedicated to Art and Crafts - Romania Osaka Expo 2025

Welcome to the root of creation… Traditional crafts and Romanian art reveal their story in an exhibition space full of inspiration. In the pavilion, the symbols of Romania take, the symbols of Romania take shape through salt sculptures, subtly illuminated, which seem to float in a play of light and shadows. Each sculpture, whether it is the Dacian Knot or the Statuette from the Cucuteni culture, speaks about our cultural heritage and can be explored through interactive descriptions accessible via QR codes.

Natural materials – clay, wood, leather, are true witnesses to the ancient centuries-old crafts, inviting you to feel their texture and uncover their role in the story of creation. Each handmade item is more than just a mere piece of art – it is a a bridge between the past and the future, between the crafts passed down from generation to generation and contemporary innovations carry on this legacy.

In Romania Pavilion, you will be able to attend live demonstrations of craftsmen, who preserve their traditions and adapt them to the present times. Carpenters, potters, weavers or metal artisans will show you how their hands give life to objects that tell stories about our national identity.

Each material used in the process of creation has its own story – whether it’s the carefully chosen wood for the sculptures, the carefully shaped ceramics or the fine fabrics that combine ancient motifs with innovative techniques. This area thus becomes a space of connection between art, nature and community, where every detail reflects respect for resources and craftsmanship of those who transform them.

Moreover, the interactive projections will be an opportunity to discover the details of the traditional techniques and symbols hidden in each creation. A simple gesture can dive you into the invisible layers of history where you can understand how tradition transforms in a never-ending source of inspiration for the future.

This area shows you that arts and crafts are not relics of the past, but pillars of a sustainable society. Authentic creativity not only preserves history, but makes it live in every object, every idea, in every gesture of the craftsmen who dedicate their lives to perfecting these crafts.

Art and crafts are more than traditions – they represent an essential balance between creativity and sustainability. In the “Land of Tomorrow”, these values remain fundamental for a healthy and thriving society.

Romanian Symbols – Sculpted in Salt, Preserved in Time

The Osaka exhibition brings to life five essential symbols of Romanian identity, transformed into salt sculptures – a material that, by its nature, evokes both ephemerality and permanence. These sculptures are not just artistic representations; they are testimonies of a deep cultural heritage passed down through generations. Each symbol tells a story of creativity, faith, science, and the connection between humans and the universe.

• The Cucuteni Culture – The Beginning of Our Story

• The Dacian Knot – The Unbreakable Bond with Destiny

• The Brâncovenesc Facade – Architecture as Poetry in Stone
• Brâncuși’s Prayer – Silence That Speaks
• Aurel Vlaicu’s Airplane – The Dream That Defied Gravity

Our Symbols – A Legacy for the Future

Each sculpture in this exhibition is more than a work of art – it is a bridge between generations, a dialogue between past and present. The Cucuteni Culture reminds us of our origins, the Dacian Knot shows us that we are bound to our destiny, the Brâncovenesc Facade speaks of refinement and craftsmanship, The Prayer by Brâncuși invites us to introspection, and Vlaicu’s Airplane proves that limits exist only to be surpassed.

Through these symbols, Romania tells its story to the world – a story of continuity, innovation, and dreams that take flight.