Cultural Exchange Lecture & Workshop “From Dunhuang to the World: The Voice of Cultural Transmission”


Presented by Hong Kong Gaudeamus Dunhuang Ensemble

Sponsor by the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Bangkok
Supported by College of Music, Mahidol University

Step into the radiant world of Dunhuang, where art, music, and faith converged at the crossroads of the Silk Road 🌏✨ Within its magnificent murals and ancient manuscripts lies a living record of cultural exchange — preserving not only sacred imagery, but the soundscape and movement traditions of a connected medieval world 🎶🎨

🕙 10:30–12:00 | Lecture

“From Dunhuang to the World: The Voice of Cultural Transmission”

🎤 Speaker: Zhao Shengliang, Former Director and current Chairman of the Academic Committee of the Dunhuang Academy.

Internationally acclaimed as a leading authority on Dunhuang and Silk Road art, Dr. Zhao brings over four decades of research and scholarship. He will share rare first-hand insights into mural art and ancient musical manuscripts — revealing how these masterpieces embody East–West dialogue and continue to inspire contemporary revival.

🕒 13:00–14:30 PM Cultural Exchange Workshop

“From Dunhuang to the World: A Journey Through Time in Search of Cultural Resonance in Music”

Hosted by Hong Kong Gaudeamus Dunhuang Ensemble, ft. Mahidol Thai Traditional Music Ensemble
Featuring artists: Kam Shing Hei · Chu Kai Yeung · Loris Yue · Nicky Kwok · Felissa Chan

An interactive session exploring how cultural legacy continues to resonate in contemporary music — bridging tradition and innovation across generations and borders. Showcasing ancient Chinese and Thai instruments, accompanied by Ancient manuscripts and original compositions.

🎟 Free admission | Limited seats (first-come, first-served)

📝 Pre-registration link Below https://forms.gle/pLWqz9kBtXL1HJbm9


Join us for an inspiring journey through art, history, and living cultural legacy