Festivals along the Silk Roads

Name of the Festival Sort descending Country Festival themes
Al Azi, art of performing praise, pride and fortitude poetry Oman Music and Dance
Basant Kite Flying Festival Pakistan Social practices and rituals
Marriage of Venice to the Sea Italy Social practices and rituals
Naadam Mongolia Traditional Sports and Games, Social practices and rituals
The Lantern Festival China Social practices and rituals

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