Artist Beiping Guo Blends East and West in Oil Painting
Beiping Guo talks about the East and West link through his art, and the difference in Chinese and Western art techniques.
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Vikings Are More Fashionable Than You Thought
Vikings, what their burial attires reveal about their penchant for fashion and their connection to the Silk Road. Who did Vikings trade with?
Turkey: Why the Legendary Nation is an Important Actor on the Silk Road
How Turkey is re-emerging as a global hub for trade and travel, and the significance of the tea and coffee in Turkish tradition.
Theresa Plut Performs to Rousing Applause at the Slovenian Opera Evening
The stirring round of applause Theresa Plut received following each ballad speaks of her remarkable vocal range and artistic performance.
Has CETA Benefited Canadian Business One Year Later?
Free trade is a hot economic and political topic these days. While the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) still in legal limbo, CETA is showing signs of progress.
Lyon: Heart of the European Silk Industry
Lyon is the go-to-place for high quality French silk. Fashion House Chanel and Birkin bag maker Hermes set up their manufacturing plants in the region.
Silk Road Festival Gift Basket Winners
Congratulations to contest winners, Bonnie H. and Garret R. who guessed the closest value of the two Silk Road Festival gift baskets displayed at the 5th Thai Festival in Vancouver from July 21 & 22, 2018. The Silk Road Festival organizers thank everyone for participating in the contest.
World Nomad Games: Is This Ancient Sport Too Bizarre for the Modern World?
The World Nomad Games is perhaps the coolest festival to see Central Asian nomads in action. But this one ancient sport may be repulsive to watch.
France: Silk Road Connection
The city of Lyon in France was once the capital of the European silk trade. Find out how the French invented weaving loom for silk manufacturing became the foundation for modern computers.