Over 5,000 award-winning and shortlisted art works lit up the Dunhuang International Exhibition Center in Northwest China's Gansu province, during the 4th Silk Road (Dunhuang) International Cultural Expo in 2019, turning the venue into a vibrant stage for global creativity.

Models display the award-winning fashion design works. [Photo provide to silkroadexpo.gogansu.com]

The "Dunhuang Award" design competition, launched in March that year, drew over 20,000 entries from 390 art and design institutions across China and beyond.

Divided into four categories—creative space, fashion, cultural products, and digital media—the competition spotlighted cutting-edge design inspired by Dunhuang's cultural legacy.

After months of selection, 156 works received top honors, including gold, silver, bronze, and merit awards.

More than a contest, the event positioned Dunhuang as a driving force in global cultural design, blending tradition with innovation on an international stage.