Expo 2025 Saudi pavilion launches tour of 7 Japanese cities

Tourists walk past shops during a visit to Fushimi Inari Shrine in the city of Kyoto on Jan. 13, 2025. (AFP)
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Updated 13 February 2025
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Expo 2025 Saudi pavilion launches tour of 7 Japanese cities

RIYADH: With two months to go until Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, the Saudi Pavilion is launching a tour of seven Japanese cities that offers an immersive experience for those interested in exploring Saudi culture.

The initiative will allow the Japanese community and tourists to experience Saudi hospitality, reported the Saudi Press Agency.

Saudi Arabian Ambassador to Japan Ghazi Faisal Binzagr, who is also general commissioner for the Kingdom’s pavilion at Expo 2025, said: “People can connect with Saudi culture through these tours,” adding it would an opportunity for an authentic experience.

Starting in Osaka on Feb. 15-16, the tour will visit Kyoto on Feb. 17, Kobe from Feb. 22-23, Hiroshima from Feb. 24, Fukuoka from March 1-2, Nagoya from March 3 and Tokyo from March 8-9.

Expo 2025 opens on April 13, when the full Saudi Pavilion experience will be available.

This article originally appeared on Arab News Japan


‘Masterpieces of the Saudi Orchestra’ to be held in AlUla

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‘Masterpieces of the Saudi Orchestra’ to be held in AlUla

  • Saudi Music Commission is organizing ‘Masterpieces of the Saudi Orchestra’ on Jan. 22-23 in AlUla governorate
  • Music Commission, through the event, aims to promote Saudi music and highlight the Saudi cultural and artistic diversity

ALULA: Under the patronage of Saudi Minister of Culture Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan, the Saudi Music Commission is organizing the “Masterpieces of the Saudi Orchestra” on Jan. 22-23 in AlUla governorate.

The event comes as a continuation of the journey of the Saudi National Orchestra and Choir to showcase the Kingdom’s music heritage in leading local and international theaters. AlUla, an important stop and key destination on the global tourism map, will host the concerts at the world-class architectural landmark Maraya Concert Hall.

Hosting the event in AlUla reflects the creative journey of the Saudi National Orchestra and Choir, following a series of successes in several capitals and cities. The orchestra has presented Saudi melodies to the most prestigious global stages, amid widespread acclaim and remarkable audience engagement; it will meet audiences today in one of the Kingdom’s most culturally significant regions.

AlUla is one of the world’s most prominent cultural and tourism destinations, with a history deeply rooted in human civilization and a cultural heritage spanning centuries. This legacy has positioned AlUla as a major destination for international tourists and a cultural hub that reflects the Kingdom’s cultural identity and its advanced standing on the global cultural tourism map.

The selection of Maraya Concert Hall to host the musical experience holds special significance, as the venue stands as a unique example of contemporary architecture and a stage that brings together art and nature, offering musical performances an exceptional visual dimension.

Through the event, the Music Commission aims to promote Saudi music and highlight the Saudi cultural and artistic diversity, while offering local and international audiences in AlUla the opportunity to enjoy a musical experience that embodies the Kingdom’s identity and enriches the national cultural landscape.