Unit 8 Text A Globalization Supplementary Information L.The Silk Road Project丝绸之路项目 The Silk Road Project is a not-for-profit artistic,cultural and educational organization,founded by cellist Yo-Yo Ma in 1998 as a catalyst to promote innovation and learning through the arts.Its vision is to connect the world's neighborhoods by bringing together artists and audiences around the globe.The Silk Road Project was inspired by the historic Silk Road trading route as a modern metaphor for multicultural and interdisciplinary exchange. Under the artistic direction of Ma and the leadership of Laura Freid,the Silk Road Project presents performances by the Silk Road Ensemble,engages in cross-cultural exchanges a and residencies,leads workshops for students,and partners with leading cultural institutions to create educational materials and programs.Text A Supplementary Information 1. The Silk Road Project 丝绸之路项目 The Silk Road Project is a not-for-profit artistic, cultural and educational organization, founded by cellist Yo-Yo Ma in 1998 as a catalyst to promote innovation and learning through the arts. Its vision is to connect the world’s neighborhoods by bringing together artists and audiences around the globe. The Silk Road Project was inspired by the historic Silk Road trading route as a modern metaphor for multicultural and interdisciplinary exchange. Under the artistic direction of Ma and the leadership of Laura Freid, the Silk Road Project presents performances by the Silk Road Ensemble, engages in cross-cultural exchanges and residencies, leads workshops for students, and partners with leading cultural institutions to create educational materials and programs. Unit 8 Globalization