Taiwan pavilion draws over 1.1 million visitors at Osaka World Expo

大阪世博台灣館吸引逾110萬名觀眾

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Taiwan External Trade Development Council Chair James Huang (黃志芳) said the nation's "Tech World" pavilion at the Osaka World Expo attracted over 1.1 million visitors, including more than 4,000 delegates from over 60 countries, CNA reported.

The six-month expo, which ran from April 13 on the man-made island of Yumeshima, was themed "Designing Future Society for Our Lives" and showcased technology, culture, and innovations. The event saw participation from 158 countries and attracted around 25.29 million visitors, generating revenue of NT$5.6 billion (US$175 million).

The pavilion held its closing ceremony on Monday. Huang thanked the council's planning team for their efforts, noting that the exhibit successfully showcased Taiwan’s scenery, culture, and technology. He added that Tech World was one of the most popular pavilions at the expo, with many visitors impressed by the almost 300 Taiwanese folk performances held during the event.

Tech World, a four-story pavilion inspired by Taiwan’s mountain landscapes, was built for NT$2 billion. It featured three theaters focused on life, nature, and the future.

Visitors to the pavilion wore smart bracelets that turned their heart rate into a "heartbeat curve," which then generated personalized tour suggestions. The organizer said the design made the visit more interactive than simply looking.

The life theater offered an interactive display with cylindrical projections and 560 "mechanical flowers," created through a collaboration between the Industrial Technology Research Institute and Okome Studio. Powered by robotic arms from Hiwin Technologies and displayed on 560 Asus Chromebooks, the flowers formed a dynamic "sea of flowers." The theater also won the Best Exhibit award at the World Expolympics, a program recognizing the most innovative pavilions at the expo.

The nature theater featured a 360-degree circular screen powered by 11 high-definition 4K laser projectors. Meanwhile, the future theater showcased a massive, 13-meter-long ultra-wide LED screen from Harvatek Corp., enhanced with dynamic sensors and 3D imaging technology.