The Angolan pavilion has been visited by researchers, students, artists, tourists, and businesspeople of various nationalities, according to data presented by Albina Assis, who spoke last Friday in Osaka and took the opportunity to highlight the "audiovisual message from the President of the Republic, João Lourenço, regarding Angola's participation in this event."
"The Angolan pavilion at the Osaka-Kansai Expo 2025 in Japan, built in a space measuring 1,749.99 square meters, receives visits from more than 2600 people per day, including researchers, students, artists, tourists, and businesspeople of various nationalities," reads a government statement that VerAngola had access to.
The film "Um Sonho de Tchissola" is one of the attractions at the Angolan pavilion. The 10-minute film "tells the story of a girl suffering from malaria who aspires to become a health technician and highlights the fundamental role of women in the health and education sectors".
"The work also portrays the understanding between traditional healing, based on ancestral teachings, and modern medicine, which uses scientific methods to treat health and ensure well-being," the statement reads, adding that "in addition to the film, whose content was written by Angola's Commissioner General at the Expo, Albina Assis, the pavilion offers interactive resources that allow visitors to interact with the characters in the short film."
With the slogan 'Educate for Health,' Angola's exhibition is aligned with the subtheme 'Save Lives,' highlighting the "country's efforts to protect the health of the population".
"Angolan culture is celebrated through fashion, art, and gastronomy, which converge into a single experience for those who visit the pavilion," the statement added.
One of the visitors praised Angola's participation in the event. "Ferreira Lopes, a Mozambican visitor, praised Angola's strength in this edition, highlighting the creativity of the pavilion and the batuque music echoing from the external stage, creating a festive atmosphere appreciated by many Americans, Europeans, and Asians," the government statement said.
Brazilian Edy Santos, who works as a security guard at the expo and has lived in Japan for over 20 years, "expressed his happiness in contributing to Angola's representation at this global event, cordially guiding visitors into the pavilion."
The film and exhibits at the Angola pavilion also enchanted American Keny James.
"American Keny James, also a resident of Japan, was also enchanted by the film and the handicrafts on display, the costumes, especially those made with Samakaka cloth, highlighting her appreciation for Angolan culture," the statement reads.
The Angolan pavilion's geographic location allows "visitors to enjoy outdoor attractions, such as holographic projection, which creates three-dimensional images floating in the air, without the need for special glasses, adding a stunning visual experience to the visit."
This Tuesday, Angola Day will be celebrated at the expo, with Angolan ballroom dancing (Massemba or Rebita) being the main highlight. "Angolan ballroom dancing, known as Massemba or Rebita, will be the main cultural attraction of Angola Day at the Osaka-Kansai Expo 2025, scheduled for Tuesday, July 29, in Japan," reads another government statement that VerAngola had access to.
In addition to the dance, which will be performed by the Novatos da Ilha group, the organization will also present the Angolan Carnival.
"The Angola Day program will also include performances by artists Daniel Nascimento and Sandra Cordeiro, accompanied by a musical band," the statement continues.
The expo also has a lecture scheduled for July 30 to attract investment to Angola. "The presence of the Japanese multinational Toyota in Africa, specifically in Angola, will be the focus of a lecture aimed at attracting investment to diversify the Angolan economy," reads another government statement that VerAngola had access to.
The objective of the lecture is to "raise awareness of the numerous business opportunities the country offers to the international business community, with Toyota as a solid partner," as announced last Friday by Angola's commissioner-general at the Expo.
According to Albina Assis, quoted in the note, "Toyota's experience may influence other investors to recognize the investment potential in Angola, even mentioning the interest of a businessman in the oil sector."
The official expressed "optimism regarding attracting new investors, highlighting the policies implemented to promote investment and tourism, including visa exemptions for over 90 countries."
The expo opened on April 13th and runs until October 13th of this year, with the motto "Designing the Society of the Future for Our Lives."
