Day 1: Friday 21st February 2025
Doors: 9am
Event Starts: 9.45am
Ends: 4.30pm
Discover the intricacies of daily life in ancient Dunhuang and explore Dunhuang’s pivotal role as a Silk Road hub connected to neighbouring regions.
Day 2: Saturday 22nd February 2025
Doors: 9.45am
Event Starts: 10.30am
Ends: 4.40pm
Immerse yourself in how Dunhuang continues to inspire today’s artists across various media - from visual arts to music - and learn about innovative new research in Dunhuang studies.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to experience and engage with the legacy of Dunhuang through expert discussions and contemporary interpretations!
This event accompanies the British Library exhibition A Silk Road Oasis: Life in Ancient Dunhuang (27 September – 23 February 2025)
Single day or two day symposium passes grant access to relevant sessions.
This event will take place in the British Library Knowledge Centre Pigott Theatre and is also available to watch on zoom, online bookers will be sent a link shortly before the event.
In person entry may be subject to room capacity.
If you’re attending in person, please arrive no later than 15 minutes before the start time of this event.
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This symposium has been generously sponsored by the Bei Shan Tang Foundation.
