Tuesday, October 15, 2024 The 10th Silk Road International Arts Festival officially launched on October 12, 2024, in Xi’an , the historic capital of Shaanxi Province , China. The event marks a decade of celebrating the Silk Road’s cultural heritage and fostering artistic exchange across borders. First established in 2014, the festival has since evolved into a major international event, with this year’s edition featuring an impressive display of 3,200 artworks and intangible cultural heritage pieces, along with 273 live theatrical performances .
The Silk Road International Arts Festival plays a key role in promoting global cultural exchange . Artists from 15 countries , including Austria , Hungary , Russia , and the United States , are presenting a wide range of 33 theatrical performances and 63 live shows . These events are aimed at showcasing the diversity and richness of cultures connected by the ancient Silk Road, a historic trade route that facilitated the exchange of goods, ideas, and culture between East and West.
The theme of the 2024 festival remains true to its original mission of being a “grand gathering of Silk Road arts, a bridge of mutual understanding, and a festival for the people.” This year’s festival emphasizes both the continuity of this mission and its expanding global reach. A major highlight is the Silk Road International Art Invitational Exhibition , which has drawn 789 artworks from 113 countries and regions , demonstrating the festival’s.
