Grotto Art Bears Witness to the Inheritance of Chinese Cultural Heritage
The history and value of China's four great grottoes: Mogao Grottoes, Yungang Grottoes, Maijishan, and Longmen See how thousand-year grotto art continues the Chinese cultural lineage and experience the beauty of world heritage
This Xinhua News Agency microvideo uses the Mogao Grottoes, Yungang Grottoes, Maijishan Grottoes, and Longmen Grottoes as its thread to review the historical value and cultural significance of China’s four major grottoes.
The video mentions that General Secretary Xi Jinping has visited the grottoes on multiple occasions and emphasized the importance of preserving cultural relics and cultural heritage. The four major grottoes were inscribed on the World Heritage List in 1987, 2001, 2014, and 2000, respectively.
The report points out that grotto art brings together various forms such as architecture, painted sculptures, and murals, recording the exchanges among civilizations and the creation of aesthetics across different eras. As efforts in protection, research, and promotion continue to advance, these cultural heritage sites are carrying forward the cultural heritage of the Chinese nation.