Dunhuang, located in Northwest Chinn's Gunau province, was important stop on the ancient Silk Road. Then, what does it look like today?
From December 5 to 8, a micro-variety show, titled "The Dunhuang You Don't Know", (release) on social media platforms. Since then, the video aeries has accumulated millions of views online.
Chinese people are familiar with Dunhuang's magnificent beauty, from the renowned Mogao Grottoes housing rich collections of Buddhis artwork the Crescent Spring (月牙泉), a crescent-shaped lake (surround) by giant sand hills. Yet, the micro series takes the audience on a journey (discover) the uncovered, vivid and vibrant modern lives of Dunhuang. They are displayed from eight dimensions, (include) local cuisine, folk heritage and the guochao, means "native wave" and the use of traditional Chinese elements in fashion.
In recent years, with the rise in (popular) of the guochao trends, contemporary artists have transformed Dunhuang's age-old art into more creative cultural (product) that appeal to young consumers. In this video series, the distinctive Dunhuang aesthetics (美学) have also (skillful) captured people's attention through cosmetics, fashion and trendy collectibles.
