The apsaras, angel-like beings known as feitian in Chinese, are a symbol of the city of Dunhuang. Here, in historic Silk Road oasis in Gansu province, feitian-themed decorations and designs are common, ranging from towering sculptures of heavenly musicians holding Chinese pipa lutes complex drawings of charming beauties bearing flowers on the cups.
Dunhuang has amazed the world with its nearby Mogao Caves, one of the greatest "storerooms" of ancient Buddhist art. (date) back to the 4th century, these artworks cover the (gold) age of the Tang (618-907) and other influential dynasties, the city played an important role as a centre of exchanges between East and West.
Today, the great impact of the murals, sculptures, scripts other major objects discovered in the early 20th century at the UNESCO World Heritage Site still (continue) to be felt beyond the cultural, historical and religious field.
As a major (represent) of traditional Chinese culture, Dunhuang art also offers an important way (distinguish) traditional Chinese culture and help spread an appreciation of all over the world.
