On some of the murals inside the Mogao Caves in #Dunhuang, Gansu province is the iconic image of flying apsaras, celestial beings draped in diaphanous attire and billowing ribbons. The elegance exuded by these airborne fairies inspired artists to translate their poses into dance moves, particularly in the 1970s when the Gansu Provincial Troupe of Song and Dance captivated the Chinese dance scene with the original dance drama Flower Rains Along the Silk Road. Dance experts like Gao Jinrong, a pio

Since her first visit to the mesmerizing Mogao Caves😍 in 2015, Pronkina Olga from Russia has immersed herself in #Dunhuang studies, translating key works, speaking at global conferences, and spending 15 years building bridges between civilizations✨🌏. Click the video to journey with this Silk Road envoy and discover the worldwide impact of Dunhuang culture. #Gansu #GansuStories #GansuExpats #InternationalGansu | Explore Gansu

The Dunhuang murals make up a historical gallery that stretches back over 1,600 years. It is known as an art museum on a wall. Since the fourth century, this gallery has collected countless exquisite artworks that recount the tales of religion, royalty and the common folk. Young people in China brought to life the beautiful murals of celestial musicians and dancers in their own way. | CGTN

The Mogao murals in Dunhuang are a must-see in China. But reproducing them is a race against time as they gradually fade and peel. This is what Li Dongfang in Beijing has worked on for decades, using her secret weapon: collotype printing. | Beijing Review