As a vibrant lead-in to the main Windows to the World weekend, a special showcase will take place on Saturday 11 October at Commonwealth Park at Floriade. A selection of embassies will host pop-up displays, offering visitors a sneak peek into the cultures and experiences featured in the upcoming program.
Enjoy traditional performances, sample authentic food and drinks, and explore exhibits featuring traditional clothing and cultural displays. It’s a unique opportunity to travel the world in a day at Floriade.
Windows to the World offers a unique opportunity to step inside some of the city’s embassies and high commissions and explore international architecture, gardens, culture, and traditions without leaving the capital. Windows to the World returns to Canberra on Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 October 2025.
The Embassies and High Commissions participating in Windows to the World at Floriade on Saturday 11th October are;
· Embassy Of Islamic Republic Of Afghanistan
· High Commission of Canada
· Embassy of the Republic of Costa Rica
· Embassy of the Arab Republic of Egypt
· Embassy of the Republic of El Salvador
· Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany
· Embassy of the Republic of Guatemala
· Embassy of Mongolia
· Embassy of The Republic of Peru
· Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia
· Royal Thai Embassy
· Embassy of the Republic of Türkiye
· Embassy of the United Arab Emirates
· High Commission of the Republic of Zambia
· Embassy of the Republic of Kosovo
· Embassy of Ecuador
Food and Information.
Traditional food sample and information about the UAE.
Programming information coming soon.
Date: Saturday 11 October
Time: 9:30am – 5:30pm
Where: Floriade, Commonwealth Park
Tickets: This experience takes place during Floriade and is a free event.
Windows to the World returns to Canberra on Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 October 2025.
Windows to the World offers a unique opportunity to step inside some of the city’s embassies and high commissions and explore international architecture, gardens, culture, and traditions without leaving the capital.
This biennial event opens the gates to a number of diplomatic embassies across Canberra, allowing the public to enjoy guided tours, cultural performances, traditional food and drink, and interactive displays from across the globe. It’s a chance to learn more about international diplomacy and experience the rich multicultural landscape that contributes to Canberra’s global identity.
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