12K views · 388 reactions | Two gold-plated bronze Buddha statues have been unearthed from the main chamber of a late Eastern Han Dynasty (25-220) tomb, according to the Shaanxi Provincial Institute of Archaeology. They are the earliest gold-plated bronze Buddha statues found in China. These finds are of great value to the study on the introduction of Buddhism and the spread of Buddhism in ancient China. | CGTN | Facebook

6.2K views · 113 reactions | At Cave 18 of the historic Yungang Grottoes in the northern Chinese city of #Datong, Shanxi Province, Tianran He, and Angela Fu found five Buddha statues that featured a Western appearance, which is unlike most of the giant statues with a typical "Eastern face." This signifies the city used to be a melting pot of various cultures in ancient times. #FoodWise @cgtntravelogue | China Plus Culture | Facebook

31M views · 178K reactions | Discover the ancient art of Chinese Shadow Puppetry, also known as lantern shadow play, which dates back to the Western Han Dynasty. This traditional folk craft uses intricately crafted puppets to tell captivating stories, blending light and shadow in a mesmerizing performance. Explore the process behind this timeless art form! | Across Asia | Facebook

Zhongfan, or“flagpole,” acrobatics is an ancient Chinese Folk Art with a history stretching back over 1,000 years. The performance incorporates elements of #PekingOpera, classical dance and #martialarts, demonstrating feats of balance, strength and flexibility. #SpringFestival2023 #chinesenewyear #chinesetradition #chineseculture | CGTN China24

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