Iran Reviews > Issue Post - California Festival Celebrates Silk Road in Music, Dance
[Issue Post News] The music and dance of Iran, Afghanistan, China, and other stops along the ancient trade route known as the Silk Road were recently on display in California. The Festival of the Silk Road brought together immigrants and others to celebrate the cultures of the Eurasian trade route.
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