The Silk Road Dunhuang paints a new picture, the story of the Mogao Grottoes breeds new expressions

(20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China) The story of the Mogao Grottoes, a new scene of the Silk Road, Dunhuang painting, gave birth to new expressions

　　China News Service, Lanzhou, October 21 (Reporter Feng Zhijun) "In the past ten years, the image of Dunhuang cultural tourism has been continuously improved. In the new era and new journey, I will continue to contribute to the development of Dunhuang cultural tourism." Gold medal Li Caiyun, a tour guide and a model worker in Gansu Province, has experienced an extraordinary decade in the development of Dunhuang's cultural tourism industry. In an interview with reporters during the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, she expressed that she is more confident in spreading Dunhuang culture well.

　　"Enhance the dissemination and influence of Chinese civilization, stick to the position of Chinese culture, tell Chinese stories well, spread Chinese voices well, show a credible, lovely and respectable image of China, and promote Chinese culture to better go to the world." The 20th Chinese Communist Party This sentence in the report of the second national congress has infected many people, especially in Dunhuang, a famous historical and cultural city in Gansu.

The picturesque snow scene of Crescent Moon Spring in Mingsha Mountain in Dunhuang City.

(Data map) Photo by Zhang Xiaoliang

　　Su Bomin, President of the Dunhuang Research Institute, said: "The Dunhuang Research Institute will further study and deeply understand the ideas and spirit of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China report, and combine the actual work to continue to play Dunhuang's role in the 'Belt and Road', national cultural self-confidence, and cultural power. , dig deep into the philosophical thoughts, humanistic spirit, values ​​and moral norms contained in Dunhuang culture, and make due contributions to the construction of a cultural power and the strengthening of cultural self-confidence."

　　In the past three years when the prevention and control of the new crown pneumonia epidemic has been normalized, Dunhuang has continued to explore new ways of cultural "going out". Through the systematic description of Dunhuang culture, more international friends can perceive Dunhuang culture and the charm of the Silk Road, and help build Dunhuang into It has become a cultural base for foreign parties to observe and understand the "Belt and Road".

　　For example, take "cloud" communication as a new way to innovate and carry out the digital communication of Dunhuang culture; explore the multiple values ​​of Dunhuang Grottoes and explore the creative transformation of Dunhuang cultural value; use new communication methods, new media platforms, and new technologies to enrich the presentation form of Dunhuang culture ...Through the innovative development and creative expression of Dunhuang culture, Dunhuang culture is attracting public attention with a younger and more dynamic image.

"Flower Rain on the Silk Road" was performed at the Dunhuang Grand Theater.

(Data map) Photo courtesy of the Propaganda Department of the Dunhuang Municipal Party Committee

　　The Dunhuang Academy is the protection institution of the Mogao Grottoes. They have carried out Dunhuang cultural and academic exchanges with more than 60 countries including the United States, France, and Japan, and established a long-term mechanism for cultural exchanges and friendly exchanges.

In Israel, Morocco, India and other countries, "Digital Dunhuang" exhibitions have been held successively, relying on scientific and technological means to promote and disseminate Dunhuang culture, and promote Dunhuang culture to be deeply rooted in the hearts of the people.

At the same time, the cultural protection technology developed by the academy for decades has also continued to extend to countries along the “Belt and Road”.

　　As the city of Dunhuang, where the Mogao Grottoes are located, in recent years, it has been working on creating a new picture of global tourism, "inviting more tourists in", and promoting the "going out" of Dunhuang culture.

In 2021, Dunhuang will be elected as the "Cultural Capital of East Asia", and will be awarded the titles of "China's International Tourism Destination" and "China's Research Tourism Destination".

　　In order to strengthen cultural exchanges with countries and regions along the “Belt and Road” and enhance people-to-people bonds, Dunhuang actively develops friendly exchanges with foreign countries, and has successively cooperated with Kamakura City, Usuki City, Nikko City in Japan, Omor City in Sweden, and Namhae County in South Korea. 10 cities in each country maintain friendly exchanges.

Dunhuang Cultural Tourism Promotion Centers have also been set up in South Korea and Japan, attracting people from more than 10 countries including South Korea, the United States, and France to visit Dunhuang.

Dunhuang Yadan Global Geopark.

(Data map) Photo courtesy of the Propaganda Department of the Dunhuang Municipal Party Committee

　　Dunhuang, known as the "reception room", is one of the few counties in Gansu with a GDP exceeding 10 billion yuan for several years.

According to local official statistics, since 2013, the number of tourists in Dunhuang has grown by one million every year, and exceeded 10 million in 2018. The tertiary industry, which is dominated by tourism, accounts for more than 70% of the national economy, directly driving more than 70% of the employment. 40,000 people, which means that 1 in 5 people will benefit from this.

　　Since the beginning of this year, Dunhuang City has joined hands with the Gansu Provincial Government Foreign Affairs Office and the Dunhuang Research Institute to complete the "Dunhuang Culture Global Connection" online seminar with 7 countries including Armenia, Germany, Malta, Uzbekistan, Russia, Nigeria and Japan.

　　"This event provides a rare opportunity for the Japanese people to learn about the splendid and unique Dunhuang culture. I hope that Dunhuang culture will be introduced to Japan in the future through physical display, academic exchanges and other means, and become a new era for Japan and China. It is an important cultural link and bridge of friendship, and I also look forward to the opportunity to visit Dunhuang in person after the epidemic is over." A Japanese student who loves Dunhuang culture said.

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