A Silk Road Oasis Symposium

British Library, London.

A Silk Road Oasis Symposium

A Silk Road Oasis Symposium 

A Silk Road Oasis Symposium: Exploring Dunhuang’s Multifaceted Legacy

Friday 21st February 2025 and Saturday 22nd February 2025 
British Library Pigott Theatre and online. 
 
Join us for a compelling two-day symposium to mark the closing of the exhibition A Silk Road Oasis: Life in Ancient Dunhuang. This event brings together a diverse array of emerging and established international scholars, offering fresh insights into Dunhuang’s unique multicultural history and its enduring significance in our contemporary world. The symposium offers an accessible platform for exploring cutting-edge research and deepening our understanding of this iconic Silk Road oasis. 

In Person Admission
Ticket type Cost (face value)? Quantity
TWO DAY ADMISSION £30.00 (£30.00)
TWO DAY ADMISSION CONCESSION £15.00 (£15.00)
FRIDAY ONLY ENTRY £20.00 (£20.00)
FRIDAY ONLY ENTRY CONCESSION £10.00 (£10.00)
SATURDAY ONLY ENTRY £20.00 (£20.00)
SATURDAY ONLY ENTRY CONCESSION £10.00 (£10.00)

Online Tickets
Ticket type Cost (face value)? Quantity
TWO DAY ONLINE £15.00 (£15.00)
FRIDAY ONLY ONLINE £10.00 (£10.00)
SATURDAY ONLY ONLINE £10.00 (£10.00)
*Concession includes under 26/student/unwaged/disabled.

More information about A Silk Road Oasis Symposium tickets

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. 
  
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.  

Hot drinks and light refreshments will be provided at the beginning of the day and during scheduled breaks.
 
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This symposium has been generously supported by Bei Shan Tang Foundation.