A Meeting of Cultures and Dreams: 5th Silk Road International Poetry Art Festival to Take Place in Dubai

From May 23 to 29, 2025, Dubai will once again shine as a vibrant hub for global culture and creativity as it hosts the 5th Silk Road International Poetry Art Festival.

It is hosted by Poetry Committee of the United Nations World Silk Road Forum and International Federation of Silk Road Poets, Collaboration Unit includes BRICS Writers Association, World Poetry Movement, Grand Poetry Movement, World Poets Magazine.

Organizing Committee of the 5th Silk Road International Poetry Festival:

Honorary Chairman:

Fernando Rendon (General Coordinator of the World Poetry Movement and President of the Medellin Poetry Festival in Colombia)

Vadim Terekhin (Chairman of the BRICS Writers Association, Vice Chairman of the Russian Writers Federation, famous poet)

Huang Yazhou (Vice Chairman of the 6th China Writers Association and Famous Poet)

Adel Khozam (Coordinator of the World Poetry Movement in the United Arab Emirates, Coordinator of the BRICS Writers Association in the United Arab Emirates, and famous poet)

Chairman of the Organizing Committee:

Wang Fangwen Wang Fangwen (President of the International Federation of Silk Road Poets Chairman of Poetry Committee of UN World Silk Road Forum, Editor in Chief of World Poets magazine, and renowned Silk Road troubadour).

Cao Shui (Asian Coordinator of the World Poetry Movement, Vice Chairman and General Secretary of Poetry Committee of UN World Silk Road Forum, Executive Chairman of the Silk Road International Federation of Poets, Coordinator of the BRICS Writers Association in China, famous poet)

A Meeting of Cultures and Dreams

Held against the iconic backdrop of Dubai, the festival promises a rich blend of poetry readings, artistic performances, and cultural exchanges. Participants will honor the spirit of the ancient Silk Road — a symbol of connectivity, dialogue, and unity across continents.

The festival emphasizes a shared longing for peace, cultural collaboration, and creative expression, transcending language and borders.

Representatives and artists from nations including Brazil, Russia, China, India, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and the United Arab Emirates will be taking part, highlighting the truly international spirit of the event.

Why the Silk Road?

The Silk Road has always been more than just a trade route — it was a bridge between civilizations, a pathway for poetry, philosophy, science, and art. This festival revives that tradition in our modern world, using words and art as a powerful call for harmony.

Save the Date

If you are a poet, artist, or simply someone passionate about intercultural dialogue and peace, mark your calendars: Dubai, May 23–29, 2025 — The 5th Silk Road International Poetry Art Festival awaits.