Dunhuang Academy has signed memorandums of understanding (MOUs) on the study and preservation of earthen relics in northwest China with three institutions from the United States and Britain.
A singer performs at "Meeting in Dunhuang" Gala of the first Silk Road International Cultural Expo held in Dunhuang, Northwest China's Gansu Province, Sept 21, 2016.
Being part of the first Silk Road (Dunhuang) International Cultural Expo, the Silk Road Dunhuang Fashion Show attracts models from China, U.S., Brazil, Holland, Poland, Russia, Ukraine, Slovakia, Romania, Serbia and Georgia, presenting a visual feast for guests from home and abroad.
First Silk Road (Dunhuang) International Cultural Expo kicked off in Dunhuang, northwest China's Gansu province, Sept 20, 2016.
Gansu province's Dunhuang is hosting the first Silk Road Dunhuang Culture Expo until Oct 7, presenting thousands of antiques, artworks and handicrafts from across the globe.
Artists perform in a desert landscape show on the history of Dunhuang in Dunhuang, Northwest China's Gansu province, Sept 20, 2016, as a part of art shows of the first Silk Road International Cultural Expo.
Acclaimed Chinese dance drama Silk Road, Flower Rain was staged in Dunhuang, Northwest China's Gansu province on Sept 19 and 20, as a prelude to a series of cultural performances during the first Silk Road International Cultural Expo which runs in the city from Sept 20 to Oct 10.
Guests visit an exhibition during the 1st Silk Road (Dunhuang) International Cultural Expo in Dunhuang, Northwest China's Gansu province, Sept 20, 2016.
The first Silk Road (Dunhuang) International Cultural Expo opened in Gansu province's Dunhuang city this morning.
Actors perform during a melodrama featuring silk road culture in Dunhuang, Northwest China's Gansu province, Sept 19, 2016.
An international cultural expo to be held in Dunhuang, Northwest China's Gansu province, will revolve around the spirit of Silk Road and the cooperation among countries as part of the Belt and Road Initiative.
As an important stop on the ancient Silk Road, Dunhuang is known for the Mogao caves and Yumen Pass. This year, the Silk Road (Dunhuang) International Culture Expo will be held from Sept 20 to Oct 10.