International Women's Day

Name: International Women's Day
Start: 2025-03-08T10:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-03-08T14:00:00-05:00
Location: Elliott School of International Affairs

Schedule

Sat Mar 08 2025 at 10:00 am to 02:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Elliott School of International Affairs | Washington, DC

We are excited to host our Women’s Day Festival, highlighting the rich heritage of Central Asia!
About this Event

Join us for a vibrant celebration of culture, creativity, and community! In collaboration with the Silk Road Dance Company, we are excited to host our Women’s Day Festival, highlighting the rich heritage of Central Asia and honoring the inspiring women who shaped its history.

Festival Highlights:

10:00 a.m.: Keynote speaker: Dr Marlene Laruelle, GW

10:00 a.m. - 2 p.m.: Central Asian Heritage Bazaar:

Authentic Food, Arts & Crafts
Traditional Clothing & Costumes
Handcrafted Jewelry & Unique Books
Tourism Information & Cultural Insights
Stunning Rugs & Carpets

11:30 a.m.: Book talk with Laurel Victoria Gray:

Women's Dance Traditions of Uzbekistan: Legacy of the Silk Road by Laurel Victoria Gray is the first comprehensive work in English on the three major regional styles of Uzbek women's dance – Ferghana, Khiva and Bukhara – and their broader Silk Road cultural connections, from folklore roots to contemporary stage dance.

12:00 - 1:oo p.m.: Live Performances:

Enjoy fascinating performances by the Silk Road Dance Company, Marjona Dance Group, Anacare and Education Uyghur school. Experience the vibrant rhythms and graceful moves that bring Central Asia's rich traditions to life!

Stories of Inspiration:

Discover the remarkable stories of women from Central Asia and other neighboring countries, whose achievements continue to inspire generations.

Agenda

🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Keynote speaker: Dr Marlene Laruelle, GW
🕑: 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Central Asian Heritage Bazaar

Info: Authentic Food, Arts & Crafts
Traditional Clothing & Costumes
Handcrafted Jewelry & Unique Books
Tourism Information & Cultural Insights
Stunning Rugs & Carpets

🕑: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Book talk with Laurel Victoria Gray

Info: Women's Dance Traditions of Uzbekistan: Legacy of the Silk Road by Laurel Victoria Gray is the first comprehensive work in English on the three major regional styles of Uzbek women's dance – Ferghana, Khiva and Bukhara – and their broader Silk Road cultural connections, from folklore roots to contemporary stage dance.

🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Live Performances

Info: Enjoy fascinating performances by the Silk Road Dance Company, Marjona Dance Group, Anacare and Education Uyghur school. Experience the vibrant rhythms and graceful moves that bring Central Asia's rich traditions to life!