At the Hungary Pavilion, scents play just as important role as sights and sounds.
Right at the entrance, a carefully designed garden with continuously blooming plants sets the tone for the experience, gently preparing visitors for the nature-inspired atmosphere that continues inside the exhibition space known as Bolyongó (Wandering Space). Within this area, delicate fragrances evoke the meadows and damp forests of Hungary. These scent profiles were crafted to offer visitors a moment of escape from the bustling atmosphere of the Expo, guiding them toward a quiet, introspective journey.
We often receive feedback that the scents alone tell powerful stories about Hungary –they awaken memories, stir emotions, and foster a deeper connection to nature. The dreamy visual landscape of dim lighting and wooden slats resembling a forest only amplifies this effect.
These fragrances help create a sense of calm and lay the emotional groundwork for the live folk music performance that follows – an experience that engages not just the ears, but the entire sensory world.
It is this special harmony of sound, light, and scent that makes the Hungary Pavilion a truly unique experience at the Osaka World Expo.
