The world’s most iconic network of trade routes that flourish organically and connected Asia, Europe and Africa.
Ancient global superhighway that linked East and West.
A contribution of many civilizations, the Silk Road paved the way to world trade; rich cultural, scientific, technological and religious exchanges, and shaped our interconnected world today.
Multicultural Festival featuring arts, cultures, food, travel and technology.
Social Enterprise Project promoting community interaction, exploratory experiences and more…
Theme: Bridge Cultures, Engage Communities, Inspire Discoveries.
From the Prime Minister of Canada | Minister of Canadian Heritage and Multiculturalism | Premier of British Columbia | Mayor of City of Vancouver
THANK YOU to our wonderful performers, partners, supporters, exhibitors, advertisers, presenters, volunteers, staff, guests and visitors for supporting and participating in the Silk Road Festival. Our sincere appreciation also goes to all media outlets who publicized the festival.
To keep the memories alive, a sample of festival images, courtesy of Aziz Dhamani/MOSAIC, Nikao Media and G. Qin is available in our Photo Gallery.
The two-day festival showcases arts, food, travel, technology and associated services that are affiliated to countries on the Silk Road Trade Routes.
Since 1990, NAAC has organized many local and international events including arts and cultural exhibitions and performance tours across multiple Canadian and US cities, the World Culinary Travel Expo at EAT Vancouver and the Thai Festival.
Established in 1976, MOSIAC is a registered charity and a leading settlement and employment services agency in the Lower Mainland assisting newcomers to Canada at 26 locations.
Vancouver is the most ethnically and linguistically diverse modern metropolis on the Canadian West Coast. The crossroads between East and West. Its multicultural population has strong ties with countries alongside the Silk Road.
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