Culture and Pride Shining South of the Sahara
Burkina Faso is located in western Africa, south of the Sahara Desert.
The country’s name means ’land of virtuous people’ in a local language, and it is known for its peaceful, hardworking national character.
In this unforgiving arid climate, most of the country’s population works in small-scale sustenance agriculture.
A large amount of sesame seeds from Burkina Faso are also imported into Japan.
The pavilion exhibits of traditional musical instruments, attire, and sculptures as well as photos of international athletes.
Videos in the pavilion showcase the country’s vision for the future and cultural and economic potential.
