About Miska

The MISKA figure is the host of the Hungarian Pavilion. Hungarian folk traditions inspired the character, and the Japanese kawaii style is the base for his appearance. The name comes from the miskakancsó, a human-headed and hatted wine jug cherished in the past centuries in Hungary. According to folk customs, wine was served and poured from this jug. It was a common feature at family gatherings, from christenings to weddings, where they toasted using this jug.

In this way, the miskakancsó symbolizes the importance of community and the preserving power of shared customs and traditions. Miska, the mascot of the Pavilion, appears in a style familiar to contemporary Japanese culture. The cute and playful figure of Miska guides visitors through the Hungarian Pavilion in a two-dimensional version (on the walls of the corridors) and in three dimensions as well in the wine bar named after him.
In the shop, he is on various merchandise in multiple colour schemes and paired with different characters, including his female counterpart, the MARISKA figure.