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Round Table China
Round Table presents 'Connected,' ep5: Gabriella Bonino
Oct 6, 2023
Gabriella Bonino, a contemporary female Marco Polo, retraces the Silk Road and visits Wenzhou's Shurman Asian port excavation. She uncovers shipwrecks, shares insights on Chinese life, and discusses the historical significance of Wenzhou as a maritime trade port. The podcast also explores the treacherous Ojang River, cultural influences in Celadon, and the art of Colorstone sculpture.
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- Gabriela Bonino, the contemporary female Marco Polo, has retraced the Silk Road, capturing her profound understanding and insight into China's people, arts, culture, and traditions.
- The excavation of the Sherman Asian Port in Wenzhou has revealed valuable insights into Wenzhou's history as a major port for maritime trade along the Silk Road, showcasing the extensive trade routes and influence of Chinese porcelain in Southeast Asia and beyond.
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Gabriela Bonino's Silk Road Journey
Gabriela Bonino, known as the contemporary female Marco Polo, has traveled the Silk Road in China, following in the footsteps of Marco Polo. She is passionate about exploring and writing about China's ancient international trade routes, including the maritime Silk Road. Gabriela has been capturing her experiences in multiple books, sharing her profound understanding and insight into China's people, arts, culture, and traditions.
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