Japan pavilion wins gold for interiordesign; large pavilion award for S. Korea
Expo 2023 Doha honours winners of outstanding pavilion awards
QNA
Doha: The International Horticultural Expo 2023 Doha honoured the winning pavilions in recognition of their outstanding contributions and efforts throughout the months of the Expo.
The winning pavilions were selected by a jury of ten specialized experts from Qatar, the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE), and the International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH).
The event was attended by Minister of Municipality and Chairman of Expo 2023 Doha Organizing Committee H E Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah; President of BIE Alain Berger; President of AIPH Leonardo Capitano; and a number of officials, heads of diplomatic missions accredited to the State of Qatar, and pavilion commissioners.
The Minister of Municipality handed over the awards, which covered various categories and segments, including the award for self-constructed pavilions, which went to the UAE, as well as the large pavilion award which was swept up by the Republic of Korea and the midsized pavilion award that was garnered by Senegal. The gold medal for interior design went to the Japan pavilion, while the programming award went to Italy, Angola, and Mexico for self-constructed, large, and midsized pavilions respectively.
The Organizing Committee also celebrated the most educational exhibitions, with a special nod to Kuwait, the Arab League, and Cuba, as well as hospitality, where the medals were swept up by the GCC, Yemen, and Algeria.
Additionally, Turkiye was the recipient of the AIPH award, while Japan was chosen for the best product category. An award was also dedicated to pavilions that highlighted the main theme of Expo 2023 Doha, and Cabo Verde, Sudan, and Oman shared the spoils.
Commenting on the award ceremony, Expo 2023 Doha Commissioner General Ambassador Bader bin Omar Al Dafa indicated that the event celebrates six consecutive months of concerted efforts by all participating countries, adding: “We were pleased to meet the representatives of all countries that have graced Expo 2023 Doha with their effective and positive participation. We offer sincere congratulations to the winners for the well-deserved awards, and express our sincere gratitude and appreciation to all participating countries, institutions, organizations, and entities whose combined efforts helped us attract millions of visitors and added a unique touch to this world-class event which brings us closer than ever to delivering the objectives stated in the Qatar National Vision 2030, which we have made sure to include in the Expo’s mission statement and main themes given their importance to our wise leadership and future generations in Qatar and the world.”
