CZECH NATIONAL DAY
Czech National Day is the highlight of the cultural programme of the Czech Pavilion at EXPO 2025 in Osaka. This festive day, held on 24 July 2025, will bring together Czech music, performing arts, and creativity in a unique programme specially created for this occasion.
The highlight of the National Day Program will be the cultural performance "THE STRINGS", featuring a unique collaboration between three renowned Czech ensembles and a singer:
The Czech Philharmonic Orchestra, internationally acclaimed for its rich musical tradition and excellence, will bring the grandeur of Czech classical music to the stage.
Cirk La Putika, a groundbreaking contemporary circus company, will captivate the audience with its innovative blend of theatre, acrobatics, and visual storytelling.
The Czech Radio Children's Choir, celebrated for their pure and enchanting voices, will add a touch of youthful harmony to the performance.
Czech singer AIKO, Czechia's Eurovision 2024 representative, bringing her distinct musical style to the celebration.
The day will also feature an exhibition dedicated to Alfons Mucha, providing a unique insight into the work of the world-famous Art Nouveau master, whose art is immensely popular in Japan.
Public Program
Venue: Czech Pavilion
9:30-10:30 Guided tours of the Czech Pavilion
Venue: NATIONAL DAY HALL
10:00-10:50 Registration at the National Day Hall,
Czech National Day badge collection
11:00-11:15 Official Ceremony
The official opening of the day, attended by distinguished guests from both Czechia and Japan.
- Raising of national flags
- Playing of national anthems
- Greetings from the Representative of Japan
- Greetings from the President of Czechia
11:15—12:00 Cultural Program of Czechia
THE STRINGS — a joint performance by the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra and Cirk La Putyka, accompanied by the Czech Radio Children’s choir and singer AIKO
12:00-20:00 Voluntary visits to international pavilions with priority entry via Czech National Day badge
Venue: NATIONAL DAY HALL
15:00-15:40 THE STRINGS — a joint performance by the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra and Cirk La Putyka, accompanied by the Czech Radio Children’s choir and singer AIKO
16:00-16:30 Musical Performance: Czech Radio Children’s choir
16:45-17:15 Musical Performance: AIKO
17:30-18:00 Musical Performance: Czech Radio Children’s choir
18:15-18:45 Musical Performance: AIKO
Venue: Czech Pavilion - After Party (Rooftop Terrace)
20:10-20:30 Pop-up concert of AIKO
20:30-20:50 Under the Midnight Rainbow - Spectacular Air and Water Show
20:55-21:05 Drone Show
21:05-21:30 Pop-up concert of AIKO
More information about specific cultural performances can be found under each event listed in the programme section marked "NATIONAL DAY PROGRAM."
Music, movement, and emotion — that’s what we want to bring to the stage in Osaka. This project is our way of saying thank you to the Japanese audience for their many years of support.
David Mareček, General Director of the Czech Philharmonic
Come celebrate Czech National Day with us!
For singer Aiko, whose stage name was inspired by Japan itself, performing at EXPO 2025 will mark both a personal and professional milestone: Czech National Day at EXPO 2025 in Osaka will be a unique celebration of creativity, art, and cultural dialogue between Czechia and Japan. Don’t miss this exceptional event that will connect the past, present, and future of Czech culture!
