Catalonia will promote its culture, language, and gastronomy in Osaka.

Catalonia will be at the World Expo next week, held in Osaka, Japan, from April 13th to October 13th. The Spanish pavilion at the Japanese fairgrounds opens the door to organizing weeks for the different autonomous communities, and the Catalan side will be from May 27th to June 1st.

Catalan Week, with the motto "Catalonia, land of innovation and avant-garde," seeks to present the region as "a country with solid roots and a transformative vocation." Gastronomy, culture, architecture, the Catalan language, tourism, and technological innovation will be prominent. The Minister of European Union and Foreign Affairs, Jaume Duch, stated that the aim is to "strengthen" the bridges between Catalonia and Japan.

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In addition, there will be 13 Catalan companies at the exhibition. The head of Business and Employment, Miquel Sàmper, advocated "opening new contacts" and "diversifying the markets" to which Catalonia has access.

Another highlight will be a dialogue between chefs Carme Ruscalleda and Joan Roca.

Although Catalan Week will kick off on May 27, the inauguration will not take place until the 28th, with the presence and participation of the President of the Generalitat, Salvador Illa, taking advantage of his trip to Japan and South Korea.

Another highlight will be a dialogue between chefs Carme Ruscalleda and Joan Roca, who will discuss the Catalan contribution to culinary innovation.

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There will also be the Grand Tour of Catalonia, allowing visitors to discover the region through virtual reality headsets. As for the Catalan language, several videos will be shown throughout the week to encourage its knowledge. A budget of nearly half a million euros is estimated for this exhibition.