Dunhuang displays sculpture by worldwide artists

More than 100 pieces of sculpture were displayed at Dunhuang city's famous Singing Sand Mountain scenic spot, in Gansu province from Aug 15-26, attracting hundreds and thousands of tourists.

The exhibition marked the re-evaluation period of "Pilgrimage Dunhuang— The First International City Sculpture Exhibition".

Since February, the organizing committee has received 714 pieces of sculpture from home and abroad. 102 pieces entered the finals, of which 30 pieces will be chosen as the excellent works and 26 will get special awards. The final result will be published in early September.

Winners can receive a prize of up to 20,000 yuan ($3,140). Some works maybe also kept in Dunhuang as landmarks.

Dunhuang held this activity with the aim of upgrading its art taste and strengthening communication with world artists, according to an official from Dunhuang tourism bureau.

Edited by Andrew Ancheta