Silkroad Project

The Silk Road Project, founded by cellist Yo-Yo Ma in 1998, is an initiative that explores and celebrates the cultural exchange along the historic Silk Road trade routes. It aims to foster global understanding by collaborating with artists, musicians, and scholars from diverse backgrounds, creating new works and promoting dialogue about shared heritage. By blending different artistic traditions, the project highlights the interconnectedness of world cultures, emphasizing how historical trade routes facilitated not just commerce, but also the exchange of ideas, art, and innovation across civilizations.