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In love with the grottoes

By Liu Xiangrui | China Daily | Updated: 2017-11-10 07:38

In love with the grottoes

Mimi Gates [Photo provided to China Daily]

"Not only does it inspire people aesthetically, but it also shows how long, how deep and how rich Chinese history is."

The exhibition attracted more than 200,000 visitors.

Despite the success of the exhibition, Gates says that understanding the complexity of Buddhism takes time, and more work needs to be done to make Dunhuang more accessible for foreigners. She looks forward to working on more relevant exhibitions.

According to Gates, she chose to work for the protection of Dunhuang because of its uniqueness.

The site's long history (from the 4th to the 14th centuries), its rich diversity as a hub of cultural exchanges between East and West, as well as its well-preserved relics fascinated her.

"You can learn a lot about early Chinese landscape painting, everyday life and also about Buddhism. There are all these dimensions that make Dunhuang singular."

Gates has been visiting Dunhuang a couple of times annually over the past years, giving lectures at related symposiums and organizing trips for foreigners to help them appreciate Dunhuang art and culture.

"Abroad, not everybody realizes the strength of Chinese culture, and a site like Dunhuang can fuel their interest and encourage them to come," she says.

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