Xi Jinping Inspects the Maijishan Grottoes, Emphasizing the Inheritance of the Mogao Spirit
Xi Jinping inspected the Maijishan Grottoes, stressing the continuation of the Mogao spirit and the protection of cultural heritage Observed the inheritance and technological restoration efforts of the cultural relics protection team, and felt the new strength in the protection of Chinese civilization
On September 11, 2024, when Xi Jinping inspected the Maijishan Grottoes in Tianshui, Gansu, he examined the ancient caves, sculptures, and murals, and spoke with cultural relic conservation and restoration staff, stressing that cultural relic workers should carry forward the "Mogao Spirit" and devote themselves to safeguarding the nation's cultural heritage.
The article reviews Xi Jinping's many remarks on Dunhuang and cultural relic conservation work, emphasizing the importance of talent cultivation, the spirit of craftsmanship, and scientific and technological protection. The report also introduces the daily work of the cultural relic protection team at the Maijishan Grottoes, as well as the inheritance through mentorship by veteran restorers and the continued safeguarding by young cultural relic protection workers.
The article points out that, from the Dunhuang Academy to the Maijishan Grottoes, and then to museums and cultural institutions across the country, work on cultural relic protection, research, promotion, and management is being steadily advanced through team building and technological innovation, striving to ensure that China's outstanding traditional culture is better preserved and passed on.