Paint a nine-colored deer with quartz sand
Dunhuang Mogao Grottoes. File photos
Have you ever been to Dunhuang in Gansu Province? Even if you haven't been, you most likely have heard of the name on some occasions.
Dunhuang was a major stop on the ancient Silk Road and is best known for the nearby Mogao Grottoes, one of the four famous grotto locations in China and the largest and best preserved Buddhist art treasure house in the world.
The murals in the grottoes are unique, on a huge scale, and reflecting superb skills, rich content and broad themes. With high artistic value, Dunhuang murals not only tells the stories of people in ancient times, but also shows their cultural and social development. Among the Dunhuang frescoes, four auspicious animals were highlighted and one of them is the Nine-colored Deer that represents kindness and promises.
An image of the Nine-colored Deer.
The Hongshan International Service Center in Minzhi Subdistrict, which is offering free online and offline Chinese culture classes, is going to give an online class about painting the Nine-colored Deer with quartz sand. The event, which will take place online from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 29, will give attendees a chance to learn more about the Mogao Grottoes as well as how to paint with quartz sand.
To build an international neighborhood and create a multicultural atmosphere, the Hongshan International Service Center holds activities that are designed to enhance the understanding of Chinese culture as well as promote cultural exchanges between China and overseas countries.
To be a part of this great event, scan the QR code and fill out the application:
