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World heritage grottoes itinerant exhibition applauded
2022-10-27
The Dunhuang Academy-led "Charm of Flying Apsaras, Spirit of Mogao Grottoes" exhibition was recently listed among this year's 100 outstanding events promoting excellent traditional Chinese culture, according to the State Administration of Cultural Heritage.
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A deeper dive into Dunhuang
2022-10-27
Documentary goes behind the scenes to show the work undertaken at world-famous site, Xu Fan reports. Unlike most of her fellow postgraduates, who landed jobs in big cities such as Shanghai, Zhang Xiaoyang chose to work at Dunhuang Academy when she graduated from her archaeology major at Zhejiang University three years ago.
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Gourd carving invigorated in Linxia, Gansu
2022-10-26
Using a knife or needle, a carver meticulously carves the surface of gourds to reproduce traditional Chinese paintings of landscapes, flowers, birds and figures, as well as calligraphy, before outlining them in ink.
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1600-yr-old grottoes in Northwest China under digital protection
2022-10-26
The digital protection project of the Mati Temple Grottoes in Zhangye city, Northwest China's Gansu province, has been completed, local authorities said Tuesday.
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Yangguan Pass decked out in color
2022-10-24
In October, the Yangguan Pass in Dunhuang, Gansu province, an important entry point along the ancient Silk Road, presents sprawling autumn views.
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Dunhuang launches international children's art exhibition
2022-10-20
The five-day-long International Children's Art Exhibition titled "Amazing Dunhuang" concluded on Oct 7, at the Dunhuang Art Academy. It featured more than 1,000 outstanding children's paintings from dozens of cities across the country.
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Calligraphy works from ancient Dunhuang on show
2022-10-20
A calligraphy exhibition featuring Zhang Zhi Award winning pieces was launched online and in person in Lanzhou, Gansu province, on Oct 19.
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Traditional carpet craft along the Belt and Road
2022-10-14
Tianshui silk carpet handicrafts, passed down from generation to generation, stand as a priceless treasure along the Belt and Road.