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Silk Road Bayram Festival
The Silk Road Institute, Inner Asian and Uralic National Resource Center and the Center for the Study of the Middle East at Indiana University presents the 20th Anniversary of the Silk Road: Celebration of the Dances, Music and the Arts of the Silk Road People.
When:
July 22, 2012 3:00pm to 6:00pm
Where
“Bayram” is a Turkic word for celebration. On Sunday, July 22 we invite you to join us in celebrating the music and arts of the Silk Road region, the historical route that connected East and West. The 20th Anniversary of the Annual Silk Road Festival is a showcase of the arts of this famous route traveled since 200 BC.
Marco Polo was one of the better known historical figures to enjoy the treasures of the peoples living along its course. But now Bloomington, Indiana has become a portal that connects us to the traditions and the fine arts of this ancient route that have contributed very much to our global community.
The schedule of events includes an art fair, music and dance performances and a fashion show by the peoples of the region. Each visual art and performance spotlights important aspects of life along the Silk Road.
Thanks to the generous support of the Silk Road Institute, the Inner Asian and Uralic National Resource Center and the Center for the Study of the Middle East of Indiana University, all events are free and open to the public. This educational program is also made possible by the support of numerous Indiana University departments, community cultural organizations and local businesses.
Guests from outside Bloomington are advised to visit www.visitbloomington.com to learn more about accommodations and related information. Campus maps may be found at www.iub.edu/visit.
Please check with the Silk Road Ensemble’s website (www.silkroadensemble.com) for further information. We look forward to welcoming you at the 2012 Silk Road Festival on the beautiful Bloomington Campus of Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana.
Questions?
Please contact us at: director@silkroadensemble.com, jacer911@gmail.com
Cost:
This event is free and open to the public. No RSVP necessary.
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