The 2025 Kazakhstan-China Silk Road Literature Week launched with vibrant energy at Almaty’s Farabi University on May 31, uniting writers, scholars, and cultural advocates from both nations. The event, blending literary discourse with historical reflection, underscores the enduring cultural bonds along the ancient Silk Road.
Reviving Shared Heritage
Keynote speakers highlighted the Silk Road’s role as a bridge for ideas, art, and commerce, with contemporary writers exploring themes of cross-cultural exchange. A joint anthology featuring Kazakh and Chinese authors will debut later this year, symbolizing renewed collaboration.
Economic and Diplomatic Synergy
Beyond literature, the forum addressed the Belt and Road Initiative’s cultural dimensions, emphasizing soft power in fostering regional stability. Analysts noted the event’s timing aligns with growing trade ties between the Chinese mainland and Central Asia.
Voices from the Ground
“Literature transcends borders,” remarked Farabi University’s rector, Dr. Aiman Karsakova. A Chinese delegate added, “Stories from the Silk Road remind us of our interconnected futures.” The week-long program includes workshops, public readings, and a digital archive project.
