From August 12 to 18, 2024, the International Folklore Festival of Fribourg (RFI) will traverse the ancient Silk Roads, both land and sea routes. The festival audience will follow in the footsteps of merchant caravans and discover the interconnected history of the East and West. Woven through exchanges, the Silk Roads saw the transport of goods and luxury items such as spices, teas, precious stones, and textiles, as well as beliefs, ideas, and skills.

A network of multiple paths that were traveled and unraveled, thus shaping today’s civilizations.

A true space for cultural dialogue, the RFI embodies the Silk Roads. Eight international dance groups will showcase the distinctiveness of Eastern cultures, complemented by a special guest “outside the theme,” Colombia, which will bring a Pacific breeze to Fribourg.

Lauriane Zosso
Artistic Director