Meet the Winner of ASEAN Pavilion Character Design, Aziez Nugroho
19 May 2025

Meet the creator of Tenaya, the official character for the ASEAN Pavilion at World Expo 2025 Osaka!
Aziez Nugroho, a visual artist based in Indonesia, is the mastermind behind this vibrant symbol of ASEAN’s unity and diversity.
Drawing inspiration from the ASEAN Emblem and Southeast Asian cultures, Aziez brought Tenaya to life through thoughtful design and storytelling.
Learn more about the upcoming activities at the ASEAN Pavilion at World Expo 2025: asean.org/expo-2025-osaka
Utilization of Expo 2025 Osaka to Enhance ASEAN Awareness as a Single Tourist Destination is supported through the Japan-ASEAN Integration Fund (JAIF).
Implementing Agency
ASEAN Secretariat (ASEC), Indonesia
Sector
Tourism
Funding Framework
ASEAN-Japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership (AJCEP)


