SIETAR Polska Monthly Webinar Series
Intercultural Encounters Across Time and Geography.
Join us once a month for an engaging webinar series exploring intercultural encounters – across time, across geography, and across disciplines.
Each session brings together Cynthia Green, Sebastian Jabłoński and Lidia Wiśniewska, alongside a SIETAR Polska guest speaker specialised in the topic of the month.
Together we explore how cultures have met, clashed, adapted and learned from each other throughout history – and what these encounters can teach us about navigating today’s diverse societies.
What to expect: – An introduction to intercultural encounters across time and geography — Connections and learning points relevant to contemporary societies — Active audience participation encouraged – A curated further reading list offered after each session
Open to SIETAR Polska members and friends of the intercultural community
SIETAR Polska Monthly Webinar Series Session 1: Interculturality on the Silk Road — Lessons from the Tang Dynasty
What can 9th century interculturality teach us about today’s world?
Our first session explores one of history’s most remarkable examples of multicultural exchange – the Silk Road during the Tang Dynasty. We will focus on the Sogdians and other peoples who shaped this crossroads of civilizations, and examine how interculturality was lived, negotiated and expressed through textiles, laws, stories, art and trade.
The session will include:
— A map of the most important regions and trade routes
— An introduction to key peoples including the Sogdians
— Specific examples of how interculturality was expressed: textiles, writings, the Dunhuang Caves, money and currency exchange
— Reference to recent exhibitions including Musée Guimet 2025
— Key positive and challenging features of this intercultural encounter
— Audience participation: reactions, additional knowledge, ideas
— Discussion: how can aspects of Tang Dynasty interculturality inspire us today?
— A curated further reading list for those who want to explore more
Presented by: Cynthia Green, Sebastian Jabłoński, Lidia Wiśniewska with a SIETAR Polska guest speaker