Czech Pavilion: A Spiral Beauty Of Wood And Glass
The Czech national pavilion was designed by the Apropos Architects studio, which envisioned the structure as a spiral made from sustainable materials – wood and glass. The elegant wooden construction is not only an architectural landmark but also the perfect setting for the pavilion’s central theme: Talent and Creativity for Life.
Inside, visitors will find an interactive exhibition that connects Czech art, artistic glass, science, and nature. Upon entering, they will be amazed by a monumental crystal sculpture by one of the leading glass designers, Rony Plesl – replicas of tree trunks cast in clear glass using the unique Vitrum Vivum technique. Along the entire route, more of his glass artworks will be on display, as well as Nude on a Rock by the world-renowned Art Nouveau artist Alfons Mucha.
Mucha’s Inspiration, A Show, And Mascot René
The exhibition route draws inspiration from Alfons Mucha’s unfinished triptych The Three Ages and culminates in a more than 200-metre-long mural by artist Jakub Matuška, also known as Masker. The multimedia atmosphere will be enhanced by installations from Lunchmeat Studio. The exhibition also features the “Herbarium” installation by the top-tier glassmaking company Lasvit, created using a unique technique that captures the fragile beauty of plants encased in glass.
Glass At Every Turn
Glass artefacts are present throughout the daily operation of the pavilion. In the rooftop bar, which offers a breathtaking view of the entire Expo site, unique cocktails will be served in hand-blown original glassware from the Harrachov glassworks. In the restaurant, drinks will be enjoyed from glasses made by the renowned glassworks Květná 1794. The pavilion also features the Crystal Grid installation by Preciosa.
Pork-Dumpling-Bao: Czech Cuisine With An Asian Twist
Gastronomy will be one of the major attractions of the Czech pavilion. And Czech chefs are ready to cater to a truly substantial number of hungry visitors – at full capacity, they expect to serve up to 2,000 meals and 5,000 half-litre glasses of beer daily. The menu presents Czech flavours in a modern style with a subtle Asian twist. You’ll find dishes such as:
Potato dumplings with smoked meat and red cabbage
Pork-dumpling-bao: a fusion of traditional Czech roast pork with an Asian bao bun
Homemade head cheese and sweet-and-sour marinated trout
Sweet yeast dumplings with vanilla custard, or buns filled with plum jam or quark
To accompany the food, Pilsner Urquell will be on tap, and wines will be served from the Thaya winery.
Fashion: Work Overalls With A Designer’s Signature
The staff uniforms were designed by award-winning designer Jan Černý, who combined elements of traditional Czech overalls with Japanese workwear. His collection for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris ranked in the Top 3 best Olympic outfits according to Time magazine.
Culture For Everyone
Over the course of 26 weeks, more than 200 artists will perform at the Czech pavilion. The programme will include musical, theatrical, and cross-genre performances – from traditional music and contemporary works to puppet theatre. The highlight will be the Czech Republic’s National Day on 24 July 2025 – the 165th birthday of the world-famous Alfons Mucha. The event will feature the Czech Philharmonic, the contemporary circus Cirk La Putyka, the Czech Radio Children’s Choir, and singer Aiko.
Cultural Programme: From Christmas To Kingdom Come
3–6 May 2025: CzechTourism, one of the partners of the Czech pavilion, has prepared a special programme focused on Czech culture and craftsmanship. Highlights will include a demonstration of glassmaking from the Liberec Region – specifically the traditional production of Christmas decorations by the Rautis company in Poniklá, which is listed as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. An intriguing link between cultural history and the present will be the presentation of the Czech gaming industry, especially the popular title Kingdom Come: Deliverance by Warhorse Studios.
The programme will also include a meet-and-greet with Czech baseball players active in Japanese teams, puppet theatre, a performance of Audience by President Václav Havel presented by Japanese students of Czech, and a concert of Czech classical music.
8 May 2025: Czech partners will meet with Japanese travel agencies; the networking session will conclude with a festive reception.
4–6 June 2025: Three days will be dedicated to Czech gastronomy, brewing, winemaking, and traditional flavours from various regions of the Czech Republic.
16–18 June 2025: Brno will present itself as a centre of science, culture, and creative industries.
2–7 September 2025: The Plzeň Region will offer a programme focused on the culture, crafts, and traditions of West Bohemia.
Traces Of Past Success: Brussels In Prague
The Czech Republic (formerly Czechoslovakia) has a long and successful tradition at World Expos. At Expo 1958 in Brussels, the Czechoslovak pavilion shone so brightly that it won the top award, the Grand Prix. After the exhibition ended, the modern pavilion was relocated to Prague. Today, it stands in Letná Park and serves as an art gallery.
You can enjoy a walk to the pavilion, which offers a stunning view of Prague, and combine it with a visit to Prague Castle, continuing through Letná all the way to the hipster neighbourhood of Holešovice. Or head there from New Town and stop by the Art Nouveau Municipal House on the way.
