Press Release
(July 1, 2007)
The Inner Asian and Uralic National Resource
Center and the Silk Road Institute Present
The 16 th Annual Silk Road Bayram (Festival) in a program of
“Musical Stops on the Silk Road Regions: A Special visit to the musical culture of the Azerbaijani People”
With Special Guest, Tar Player
Mohammad Omranifar
Saturday, July 19, 2008
Cultural Exhibit opens: 5 pm
Concert: 6-9 p.m.
Location: First Presbyterian Church
221 E. 6 th Street at Lincoln
The program includes
Guest artists from several regions of Silk Road with dances and a fashion Show
Free and open to the public
Bayram is a Turkic and Central Asian word meaning a community festivity. On Saturday, July 19, we invite you to join us in celebrating the music and cultures of the Silk Road regions, the historical route that connected East and West. The 16 th Annual Silk Road Bayram is a showcase of the arts of this famous route traveled since 2000 BC.
Marco Polo was one of the better known historical figures to enjoy the treasures of the peoples living along its course. Today Bloomington, Indiana has become a portal that connects us to the traditions and the fine arts of this ancient route that have contributed very much to our global village.
The schedule of events includes cultural tables, musical performances, dance, fashion show and lectures. Each visual art and performance spotlights important aspects of life along the Silk Road.
Thanks to the generous support of the Inner Asian and Uralic National Resource Center at Indiana University (IAUNRC ) and the Silk Road Institute, all events are free and open to the public. This educational program is also made possible by the support of numerous Indiana University departments, the community, national and international cultural organizations and businesses.
Visitors from other cities can visit www.visitbloomington.com to learn more about accommodations and related information. Campus maps may be found at www.iub.edu/visit .
Please check with the Silk Road Ensemble website ( www.silkroadensemble.com ) for further information. We look forward to welcoming you at the 2008 Silk Road Bayram in the beautiful downtown of Bloomington, Indiana.
Questions? Please contact us at: silkroad@silkroadensemble.com
Check us out at: www.Silkroadensemble.com or (812)322-4702
Free and open to the public
