UNESCO invites talented young people from around the world to participate in the 2025 International Photo Contest ‘Youth Eyes on the Silk Roads’. This year's theme is the role of women as guardians of the intangible heritage of this legendary route. This was reported by the IIC.

Participants are invited to capture women who preserve traditional crafts such as weaving, embroidery, ceramics, pottery and other types of art. Other important subjects include traditional dances, music, oral creativity, culinary traditions and even ancient sports passed down from generation to generation.

Special attention will be paid to women who contribute to cultural exchange: teachers, artists, scientists and organisers of festivals that bring different peoples together. Portraits that reveal the cultural identity, wisdom and joy of life of women from different regions of the Silk Road are welcome. Entries will be accepted until 20 July 2025.