Tibetan singers and dancers in vibrant dress performed beneath the ancient pines of Beihai Park on Tuesday, as the Cultural Homeland — Blessed Land Rangtang exhibition returned to the imperial garden for its third consecutive year.
At Chanfu Temple, the centerpiece is a striking series of famille rose porcelain paintings portraying generals from the King Gesar epic. Created by thangka artists from Rangtang county in Sichuan's Aba Tibetan and Qiang autonomous prefecture, the works combine mineral pigments with high-temperature ceramic techniques. New horse-themed pieces also debut this year, blending Han, Tibetan and Western influences along the cultural routes of the Silk Road and the historic tea-horse trail.
This year's exhibition features hundreds of pieces across more than 10 categories, including thangka, blue-and-white porcelain, metal Buddhist statues, Tibetan paper, and carpets.
"Rangtang is home to 143 items of intangible cultural heritage, including three at the national level," says Luo Xianquan, head of Rangtang county. "We welcome visitors to experience our culture firsthand."
