Co-creating Cultures for the Future Week
Wales Day and the Wellbeing of Future Generations Act
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
The day will showcase the best of Wales through culture, creative industry highlights, and food and drink experiences. By challenging stereotypes and promoting Wales as a creative, innovative, and high-tech nation.
Discussion
- Cultural arts
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| Language of interpretation | English |
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Track Programme
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Time and
Date of
the event -
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2025.04.29[Tue]
10:00 ～ 18:00
(Venue Open 10:00)
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- Venue
- Pavilion
- UK Pavilion
Programme details
This event, open to the public, will highlight key industries
and position Wales as an attractive destination for work,
travel, and investment. It will include a close look at how
the Wellbeing of Future Generations Act has contributed to the
advancement of young people, including culturally. It is hoped
particularly that Japanese young people will take this
opportunity to engage with Wales.
Photo ©WelshGov VisitWales
Reports
【Reflection】
Wales Day showcased the diverse appeal of Wales through
highlights of its culture, creative industries, and food and
drink experiences. Challenging stereotypes, Wales was widely
promoted as a creative, innovative, and high-tech nation. Over
1,000 members of the public attended, significantly
contributing to enhancing Wales’ reputation as an attractive
destination for work, travel, and investment.
The event featured traditional music and dance performances by
a dance group and band invited from Wales. Three dancers
performed in traditional costumes with a modern twist,
delivering a well-coordinated performance. An opera singer’s
rendition of “Home” provided a moving moment symbolising the
friendship between Japan and Wales. Visitors also thoroughly
enjoyed local flavours such as Welsh cakes and goat cheese.
Additionally, the event included a celebration of the 10th
anniversary of the Well-being of Future Generations Act,
highlighting Wales’ advanced initiatives towards building a
sustainable society.
Rebecca Evans, Wales’ Minister for Economy, Energy and
Planning, also attended and described the event as a valuable
opportunity to promote Wales’ unique culture both domestically
and internationally, and to deepen ties with Japan.
【Post EXPO Initiatives】
Wales Day provided valuable insights for the Visit Wales
campaign, particularly contributing to raising awareness of
the Well-being of Future Generations Act. This legislation
plays a crucial role in cultural, educational, and youth
development sectors, fostering greater understanding of
sustainable societal development.
The Act requires public bodies to pursue a broad range of
objectives, including environmental protection, health,
education, and community strengthening, to ensure that future
generations can live in a secure and thriving society. These
efforts form a fundamental basis for the vitality of Welsh
society as a whole.
Moreover, the exchanges and networks fostered through Wales
Day are expected to enhance cultural and economic ties between
Japan and Wales. It is hoped that young people in Japan will
engage with Wales’ diverse appeal, creating opportunities to
deepen their involvement through study, tourism, and
business.
Looking ahead, further cooperation is envisaged across various
fields, including partnerships between educational
institutions and creative industries, as well as joint
projects to promote sustainable tourism. Through continued
information sharing and exchanges, Wales’ appeal will be
further promoted within Japan, strengthening the friendship
between the two countries.
Co-organiser
Welsh Government
Co-creating Cultures for the Future Week
Wales Day and the Wellbeing of Future Generations Act
The day will showcase the best of Wales through culture, creative industry highlights, and food and drink experiences. By challenging stereotypes and promoting Wales as a creative, innovative, and high-tech nation.
-
2025.04.29[Tue]
10:00～18:00
(Venue Open 10:00)
- Pavilion
OTHER PROGRAM
Co-creating Cultures for the Future Week
