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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
LANZHOU, Sept. 21 (Xinhua) — More than 1,200 representatives from 97 countries and eight international organizations gathered for the 8th Dunhuang International Silk Road Cultural Expo, which opened Sunday in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu Province, a key hub along the ancient Silk Road.
The EXPO runs until Monday and includes events such as cultural dialogues and exhibitions, as well as artistic performances, aimed at promoting global cultural cooperation.
The Mogao Grottoes, inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1987, represent an extraordinary cultural heritage. Its frescoes bear witness to the profound dialogue in religion, art, and ideology along the Silk Road, which left a profound mark on this ancient trade route, noted UNESCO Assistant Director-General Qu Xing, speaking at the EXPO.
Dunhuang, which witnessed the transport of Chinese silk and tea to the west and the introduction of once-foreign products such as grapes, carrots and pomegranates to China more than 2,000 years ago, remains a gateway to the Belt and Road Initiative.
The Dunhuang International Silk Road Cultural Expo was first held in 2016. The 8th edition, scheduled for 2025, will feature an exhibition space of approximately 24,000 square meters, showcasing the latest research achievements in Dunhuang studies, as well as the culture, art, intangible cultural heritage, and cultural and creative products of countries participating in the Belt and Road Initiative.
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