Co-designed by Australian and Rohingya artists, curators and advocates, the work is shaped through collaboration with Rohingya communities across Sydney, Bangladesh and Malaysia.

Inspired by the Banyan tree - a symbol of shelter, generosity and communal life - the Pavilion unfolds as a place of welcome. Its branching form invites visitors to move through and engage with the space, fostering moments of interaction and shared experience.

At its core is the Rohingya proverb “Kosefator Pani” (“even water leaves no trace on a Taro leaf”), reflecting the fragility of cultural identity within a largely stateless diaspora. While this speaks to the risk of erasure, Meeras Pavilion resists this narrative - shifting the focus toward presence, resilience and self-representation.

Through participation and encounter, the Pavilion becomes a living site of cultural affirmation, inviting audiences to connect, reflect and stand in solidarity while celebrating the richness and continuity of Rohingya identity.