The six-month exposition which began in April and runs until October 2025, is expected to attract millions of visitors from across the globe.
Since the opening of the Saint Lucia Pavilion, the country has already welcomed close to one million visitors, an extraordinary demonstration of the global fascination with Saint Lucia’s story and its people. The pavilion immerses visitors in the island’s breathtaking landscapes, its Nobel Laureates, the booming sea moss industry, vibrant arts and fashion, and a life-size cut-out of Julien Alfred, world’s fastest woman and reigning Olympic 100m champion, symbolizing the nation’s pursuit of excellence.
Saint Lucia’s participation at Expo Osaka is driven by Brand Saint Lucia, a collective effort of Export Saint Lucia, the Saint Lucia Tourism Authority, Invest Saint Lucia and CIP Saint Lucia. Together, these agencies are showcasing the island not just as a world-class tourism destination, but as a hub for business, investment, trade, culture, and creativity.
As part of its programming, Brand Saint Lucia will host a Business Forum to engage global business leaders and highlight investment-ready opportunities in areas such as agriculture, renewable energy, technology, and the creative industries, alongside the export potential of Saint Lucian products, including the fast-growing and value-added sea moss sector.
On August 30th, 2025, Saint Lucia will proudly celebrate its National Day at Expo 2025 Osaka, perfectly aligned with the island’s own La Woz (The Rose) festivities. With national pride at the forefront, the day begins with an official opening ceremony and unfolds into a vibrant cultural showcase featuring a parade and a fashion presentation from established and aspiring designers Rafferty Inc, Luxatoire, Calabash Wear and De Kloze Line.
The celebrations will culminate in the evening with a dynamic musical concert, “Rhythms of Iyanola”, bringing the spirit of Saint Lucia to the world stage through performances by some of the island’s most beloved artists Imran Nerdy, Sly, Ezra D’Funmachine, Arthur Allain, TC Brown, Dezral Long, and Subance. The production will be further enriched by musicians, producers, dancers, models, stilt-walkers, and drummers. Together, these elements embody the richness of Saint Lucian culture, the resilience of its people, and the island’s enduring presence in the global community.
The Saint Lucian delegation to Expo Osaka will be led by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Tourism, Investment, Creative Industries, Culture and Information, Hon. Dr Ernest Hilarie, who will represent the Government and people of Saint Lucia at the highest level.
Speaking on Saint Lucia’s ongoing participation, Dr Hilaire noted: “Expo 2025 Osaka is a once-in-a-lifetime platform for Saint Lucia to share her story with the world, not just our natural beauty, but our innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurial spirit. Through our pavilion and our National Day activities, we are opening doors for trade, investment, and cultural exchange. This is Saint Lucia standing tall on the world stage, inviting Japan and the global community to partner with us in shaping a brighter future.”
Saint Lucia’s Commissioner General to Expo Osaka, Ms. Sunita Daniel sharing her thoughts on the Expo, said that “Our participation at Expo 2025 Osaka is not only about showcasing Saint Lucia’s beauty and culture, but also about building meaningful bridges. The pavilion has already attracted significant global attention, and with our National Day celebrations, we are creating even more opportunities to connect Saint Lucia with the world. From our growing industries like sea-moss to our rich creative sector, Expo provides a stage to demonstrate that Saint Lucia is open for business, investment, and cultural exchange at the highest level.”
Saint Lucia’s presence at Expo 2025 Osaka underscores the Government’s commitment to building stronger international partnerships, expanding trade opportunities, and elevating Saint Lucia’s profile on the world stage.