Blooming Pavilion

Before you step inside, we invite you to slow your pace. This is not an exhibition of images; it is an encounter with authentic, living presence. Every orchid you see, smell, and feel is the culmination of earth, time, and years of dedicated human cultivation— They have weathered storms and shifting climates, enduring periods of waiting and healing. They are not merely produced; they are nurtured into being.

"Blooming Taiwan" is more than a slogan—it is an ongoing state of life. On this island, orchids do not compete for soil; instead, they have learned the art of attachment, symbiosis, and patient growth. Clinging to tree trunks, suspended in the air, and thriving in the narrowest of crevices, they always find their own light.

In this Theme Pavilion, living orchids are the absolute protagonists. Art is the language through which they are understood; technology is the invisible force supporting them. We do not seek to replace nature with virtual reality. Instead, we allow design, structure, and light to step back, making way for authentic life. As you step inside, do not rush to merely look. Try to feel the varying heights, the distances, the humidity, and the breath of the space. Allow yourself to be embraced by the plants, rather than the other way around.

This is a journey rooted in the earth— Awakening from origins, encountering one another in the rainforest, transforming through art, and evolving together toward the future. Let the world witness Taiwan's orchids in full bloom.

Theme Pavilion Curatorial & Design Team: Li-Jing Landscape Design Co., Ltd.

Floral Designers: Yueh-Chen Wang, Cheng-Kai Chung, Chien Ching, Chiung-Yao Tseng, Chia-Ling Sung

Art Director: Wei-Hung Wu